6 Ways The New Medical Coding System Can Hurt Patients

Scrubs helps explain ICD-10, the new medical coding system

Do you have an alligator bite? There’s a code for that — W58.0. What about a crocodile bite? There’s a code for…

The Dangers of Fee-Splitting for Doctors

Doctors cannot offer their services on coupon and deal sites due to fee-splitting

Sites like Groupon and Living Social that provide deep discounts to customers may seem like…

We Use Yelp for First Dates, Why Not for Doctors?

Schmidt from New Girl helps explain how to choose…

Still Itching for a Cure? 7 Must-Know Facts for Patients with Eczema

Eczema sucks. It really does. There’s no other way of putting it. If you have eczema, I feel your pain. I’ve had it all my life and I can tell you — from flare-ups in grade school soccer games to first-dates —…

Is Having a Kid Worth It?

For Mother’s Day we want to discuss the costs and benefits of having your own bundle of joy

Pretend you want to have a child. Should you be a helicopter parent, free-range parent, or a Tiger Mom…

3 Potential Barriers for Getting Care, courtesy of the Affordable Care Act

6 Culprits of the Junk-Science Disease

As a healthcare startup, we’re in the business of helping people live long and healthy lives. We believe patients should do their research and consult their physicians to achieve their health goals. However, one big problem for patients and physicians is the…

What’s the True Cost of Health Care? [Part 1]

In the first post of this series, we will discuss rising healthcare spending and the increasing variation of prices for medical services.