Over the last few years, the number of urgent care facilities has risen dramatically in order to support the overused infrastructure of the Emergency Room system. Now I am sure that many readers already know how overcrowded and expensive emergency rooms can be. Two years ago I broke my arm while riding my skateboard to work and it took eight…
Year: 2014
Understanding Clinical Depression
Major depression has become more and more prevalent in recent years. Although the phrase has been thrown around a great deal, many people still have misguided notions about what depression actually is; what are the causes of depression and what are the symptoms of depression are questions to which the average lay person does not know the answers. As well,…
Emergency Rooms Tack On Upfront Fees
Why is going to the ER about to get even more expensive? According to ER doctors, too many Americans are abusing emergency departments and emergency care, and hospitals are no longer going to stand for it. On top of bills that may amount to tens of thousands, ERs will also be tacking on upfront charges for some patients. Who will…
