Many Polk County residents are continuing to rely on free healthcare clinics, despite health insurance subsidies available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As the nation nears its second open enrollment period for health insurance in November, it is business as usual at some area clinics.
Affordable Care Act Update Read More »
When it comes to wisdom teeth and myths, the tall tales rank right up there with toads causing warts! You’ll hear a lot of information about wisdom teeth, but not all of it is true. Wisdom teeth myths The first myth—it’s a doozy—is that wisdom teeth contain wisdom or make you smarter. If only! In
Word of Mouth: Facts and myths about wisdom teeth— What you need to know Read More »
A Test that Will Help You Get Smarter About Your Coverage For youngsters, autumn means going back to school. For seniors and those who qualify, fall signals that it’s Medicare enrollment and renewal time. The Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Period is specially geared towards choosing Medicare Advantage Plans and Prescription Drug Plans, and it lasts
Pop Quiz: What’s your Medicare IQ? Read More »
Could the fountain of youth be flowing through the veins of our youth? Dr. Amy Wagers and Dr. Richard Lee suspect that it is.
The secret to age reversal may be hiding in our blood Read More »
How the Central Florida Physician’s Alliance Serves Patients Spending more time in the waiting room than with the doctor… not having questions fully answered… finding no help with medical insurance… these are just a few of the patient complaints that plague healthcare, and many of us have likely experienced similarly frustrating interactions at the doctor’s
Approaching health care with dignity, concern, and compassion Read More »
There was a lot of cheering and booing going on Thursday night, August 28, at the Medical Marijuana Forum hosted by the Lakeland Ledger as proponents of each side came to support their cause. Offered as a way of informing the public— and not a debate— on both sides of the proposed Amendment 2 on
Local Health Update: Public forum on medical marijuana brings cheers and boos Read More »
This school year, our twins have started first grade and our four-year-old has started pre-K. Before day one, I have to admit, I was a nervous wreck (and I thought the first day of kindergarten was bad)… I was warned that it doesn’t get easier. As a mother, you experience so many emotions on the
Editor’s Dose: A thank you note to the teachers Read More »
In your opinion, what kind of response do you think the upcoming Affordable Care Act open enrollment period (beginning November 15) will have in Florida?
In My Opinion: What’s ahead for Florida during the next ACA open enrollment period Read More »
With general election time and the next open enrollment period for the government healthcare exchange (Affordable Care Act) both barreling towards us in November, the fall is going to be full of changes.
PCMA Letter: A look at what’s around the corner Read More »
Making alliances that produce peace of mind and solutions to medical practice concerns As a doctor, you have vowed to provide your patients with the best care available based on your ability and judgment. But who looks out for you?
Working together for better patient care Read More »
