February 17th, 2012 
KJensen February is the month that the American Heart Association challenges us to take better care of our hearts and wear red to remind each other that heart disease is the number one killer of women, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined. Elizabeth Banks manages to inject humor into a very serious subject, and teaches us all the signs of a heart attack.
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No Comments » February 16th, 2012 KJensen If you are over the age of 64, or if you know someone approaching 65, you are probably considering options for health care coverage and have many questions about Social Security, Medicare, prescriptions and everything else as well as how it all coordinates together. Click here for other quick tips on picking an individual health insurance plan.
What is medicare, who is eligible, and when are they eligible?
Medicare is health insurance for people age 65 or older, under 65 with certain disabilities or any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure).
Is Medicare the same as Social Security?
Posted in Insurance, You at Home, You at Work, Your Doctor Tags: a health insurance agent in your area (California), age 65 health insurance, aging parents health insurance, an individual medical insurance plan, coordination of medicare benefits, dependents when I choose medicare, grandparents and health insurance, Health insurance, Health insurance for college students or health insurance for children, health insurance for seniors, high deductible medicare insurance supplement, HMO, hospital coverage, individual health insurance plans, MA-PD, medical, medical insurance quotes, medicare, medicare advantage plans, medicare and social security, medicare for seniors, medicare insurance supplement plans, medicare part A, medicare part B, medicare part C, medicare part D, medicare questions, medicare RX, prescription, social security, supplemental insurance policies No Comments » November 14th, 2011 KJensen This is open enrollment time, when Americans that have health insurance through their work can review their health insurance coverage. And if you do not have health insurance, all of the advertisements about open enrollment may motivate you to consider getting a health insurance plan. Where to start? What do you need? What are your options? Here are 10 questions you need to answer when shopping for health insurance or reviewing your health insurance coverage.
1) Relationship status: single, married, family? Has your status changed? Are you going through a divorce?
Posted in HSA, Insurance, You at Home, You at Work, Your Doctor Tags: buying health insurance, changes to health insurance, copay, deductible, divorce, health insurance for families, health insurance for kids, health insurance for men, health insurance questions, HSA, maternity coverage, open enrollment, premium, shopping for health insurance, understanding health insurance, what kind of health insurance do I want No Comments » October 25th, 2011 KJensen Author: Dr. A www.AfterHoursHealth.com
UTI’(Urinary Tract Infections), also known as bladder infections, are one of the most common patient medical problems seen at After Hours Healthcare and emergency rooms around the country. Anyone that has ever had one knows that a urinary tract infection will not be ignored for long, and Dr. A gives information about UTI’s www.AfterHoursHealth.com.
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Urinary tract infections are one of the most common out patient medical problems that we see in After Hours Healthcare. It is more common in women than men. Though not that common in children, it is a problem at times for the pediatric age group. Want better health plans for your children? Get a quote.
Posted in You at Home, Your Doctor Tags: after hours healthcare, avoid emergency room, bladder infections, doctor open late, doctor open weekends, doctors office, emergency room, fever, flu shot, late night doctor visit, missing work for doctor, painful urination, primary care physician, routine check ups, urge to urinate, urgent care, urinary tract infections, UTI, vaccinations, weekend doctor appointments, xrays No Comments » October 14th, 2011 KJensen Health insurance is very confusing, and that is because health needs are unique for everyone. Age, family history, personal health history, life plans are different for each person seeking health care, and what your needs are affect the type of insurance you need. In order to make informed decisions, and purchase a health insurance plan that will help you stay healthy and treat you when you are ill, there are certain questions you should ask. The tips below will help you find out how to choose a quality health plan, doctor and hospital. And, get a quote on health plans here.
Posted in Insurance, You at Home, You at Work, Your Doctor Tags: choosing a doctor, choosing a health plan, choosing a hospital, good health insurance, Health insurance, health insurance consumer ratings, health insurance consumer satisfaction, health insurance for families, health insurance plans, how to buy health insurance, how to pick a health plan, what kind of health insurance do I need, what to look for when buying health insurance No Comments » September 15th, 2011 KJensen Author: Dr. A www.AfterHoursHealth.com
Whooping cough, or pertussis, has received a lot of media attention recently because of an outbreak in certain states, California, Michigan, and Ohio, for example. Many states are either requiring vaccination or highly recommending that people receive the vaccination, as a way to combat the spread. But what is whooping cough, and what does the vaccine do? Dr A tells us everything we need to know. For more information or to get the vaccine after you get off of work, contact www.AfterHoursHealth.com. Or check out all Dr A’s blogs here.
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Arguably, two of patient’s biggest pet peeves when it comes to their healthcare are interrupting their daily schedule for routine appointments that inevitably last hours, and not being able to get into the doctor for sudden illnesses and injuries.
It always seems to be Friday at 4:59pm when someone notices those spots in the back of the throat that are the hallmark of strep. Do you suffer until Monday? You try, until the fever and pain really kick in, then you end up in the emergency or urgent care room, and if the wait does not get you, the bill sure will. Emergency care is notoriously expensive. Emergency room on your health insurance plan? Get a quote.
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How about a healthcare clinic open after hours? A place that can take care of last minute ailments, as well as routine examinations, maybe even become your primary physician. That is exactly what After Hours Healthcare, www.AfterHoursHealth.com is all about.
Dr. A answers questions and gives examples of his clinic’s services. Emergency room on your health insurance plan? Get a quote.
Can After Hours Health Care be my primary care physician?
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