PPO vs HMO, What's the real difference? Whether I'm working with a new client or I'm out and about networking and I share with people what it is that I do, oftentimes I get asked about the difference between HMOs and PPOs. And then there's that new thing that they threw in there, the EPO,…
I'm a lot of things to a lot of people - mother, cyber school facilitator, womanpreneur, friend, CEO, confidant - the list goes on and on. While I am great in all of these roles, what is taking me some time to learn is how to be everything to myself first. Recently, during my scheduled…
I remember watching "Outbreak" and thinking "What would I do if that ever cam to fruition?" I can't help but feel that this has been looming all along, we just chose not to pay attention... It's hard to deal with a situation when you don't have guidance and you don't want to overreact or misstep.…
This is the time of year (thank you flu season) where I tend to be way more vigilant about my hygiene. I reduce hand shaking, person to person interactions, wipe my phone off as soon as I get home, and make sure I wash my hands & change from my "street" clothes. As COVID-19 (aka…
When I was a nurse, I used to witness the devastation on a person's face, when their loved one or parent didn't recognize them. I was heart broken for them but couldn't truly understand what that felt like… until it happened to me. My grandfather, in his last few months would briefly forget me. Each…
Welcome, friends! As part of my commitment to being a patient-centered healthcare advocate, I am starting a blog to discuss subjects that many people outside of the health and insurance industries may find confusing or frustrating. I will break down healthcare choices and insurance options into easy-to-understand parts, so that you can leave here with…