patient money

Patient Money: Taking Care of Parents Without Going Broke

NYT > Business  Fri, 09/18/2009 - 09:14

Caring for aging parents can quickly cause an unexpected financial squeeze, and put the savings of adult children in jeopardy.


 

Patient Money: After a Diagnosis, Someone to Help Point the Way

NYT > Business  Fri, 09/11/2009 - 11:26

Patient advocates can help research treatment options, sort out insurance claims and open doors to specialists.


 

Patient Money: For Common Male Problem, Hope Beyond a Pill

NYT > Business  Fri, 08/28/2009 - 19:54

For some, pills like Viagra and Cialis don’t work. And even if they do, there are more cost-effective ways to treat a problem that grows more common with age.


 

Patient Money: The Expense of Eating With Celiac Disease

NYT > Business  Fri, 08/14/2009 - 09:19

An intolerance to gluten requires a special wheat-free diet that can be costly. But some patients are finding less expensive ways to stay healthy.


 

Patient Money: Buying a Hearing Aid? You’ve Got a Lot to Learn

NYT > Business  Fri, 07/24/2009 - 12:28

Costs and the ability to pick up sounds are just two factors to consider when shopping for a device.


 

Patient Money: Making Home A Safer Place, Affordably

NYT > Business  Fri, 07/17/2009 - 20:03

If older people choose to remain in houses where they are comfortable, there are many ways to shore up their homes’ safety.


 

Patient Money: Weight Loss on a Sliding Financial Scale

NYT > Business  Fri, 07/03/2009 - 08:17

A dieter’s commitment to weight loss can sometimes be linked to how much money he or she is willing to spend.


 

Patient Money: Getting Insurance for One’s Frailest Years

NYT > Business  Fri, 06/26/2009 - 10:37

If you’ve cared for an elderly parent, you know the importance of being prepared for the cost of your own long-term care.


 

Patient Money: Protecting Your Job While Chronically Ill

NYT > Business  Fri, 06/19/2009 - 09:16

The uncertainties of a chronic illness can include job insecurity. It pays to know the rules.


 

Patient Money: Your Medical Problems Could Include Identity Thef...

NYT > Business  Fri, 06/12/2009 - 13:09

Increased use of electronic medical records surely means a rise in ID theft , and many don’t know yet that they are victims.