Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Healthcare Center
Good health is important to everyone. And our Healthcare Center is just the tool you need to make better informed decisions about your own care and coverage.
You can navigate the system—and we can help!
Review the basics of healthcare here:
To make smart choices, become knowledgable about each aspect of your care:
- Beyond Primary Care: Choosing a Medical Specialist
- Boutique Options Offer Greater Choice in Medical Care
- Elective Surgery: Weighing the Risks and Benefits
- Getting to Know Your Healthcare Providers
- How to Choose a Primary Care Doctor
- How to Choose a Surgeon and Hospital for Major Surgery
- When and How to Get a Second Opinion
- Beyond Medicare Part D: Internet Prescription Drug Programs Helping the Low-income and Elderly
- Health Insurance: Choosing the Plan That's Right for You
- Health Spending Accounts: A Complement to Regular Health Insurance
- Long-term Care Insurance: In Case of a Prolonged Illness or Injury
- Medicare Part D: How to Choose a Medicare Drug Plan
Here we discuss some of the special healthcare options available to seniors:
Go out there and be your own best advocate. Enhance your medical care and save money doing it.
- Adolescent Doctor Visits
- Get Organized: Manage Your Medical Bills and Doctor Visits
- Hospital Stays: What You Need to Know
- Making the Most of a Doctors Visit
- Surgery at the Doctor's Office: What You Need to Know
- Unconventional Treatment: Who Pays for ‘Other Kinds’ of Care?
Everyone has unique healthcare needs; explore your circumstances below:
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Review some key dos and don'ts of drug treatment: