Many people ask whether they can use their HSA funds to pay for direct primary care membership fees. My answer has always been to verify with your HSA plan, but in most cases, patients have been told it is acceptable within their plan and submitted receipts without issue. However, there are always questions about this,
There are many simple things we can do to boost our chances of avoiding illnesses during the back-to-school cold and flu seasons. Here are a few: STEP #1: AVOID SPREAD Like Mom Always Said: “Wash your hands” I recommend washing hands well with soap and water, and drying with a clean towel (because drying with a
Tossing and turning instead of sleeping can affect more than just your mood. As it turns out, getting poor sleep can disrupt hormone functions that affect hunger signals, metabolism and response to stress. This can make weight loss more challenging. Let’s look specifically at how improving sleep can help maintain a healthy weight, and see
Remember the last time you had a throbbing headache, and how excited you were about stepping into the bright sunlight, ready for a nice jog around the block, looking forward to hearing the happy and loud chatter of your friends and family? I didn’t think so. Headaches can rob us of joy. They can be
Does HIPAA protect your PRIVATE health information? People assume that HIPAA is just about protecting health information and protecting our health privacy. But the P does not stand for privacy. I checked out the AI writing program called “ChatGPT”, curious to know how it worked. Would it provide solid information? Let’s ask about HIPAA, comparing
