Taking Charge

Watch this video for a checklist on tips about what to do before and after surgery.

Patients are often presented with a variety of treatments, medications and procedures that can be complicated and sometimes difficult to understand, both in terms of the expected result, but also in terms of possible side effects. One of the best ways to overcome this challenge is for patients to ask a lot of questions of their healthcare providers, so they can make the most-informed decisions for their own care. Patients can also play an important role in preventing infections while they are in the hospital.

Medications can be very costly, but sometimes there are ways to get the medications you need at a lower cost.

Watch this video to learn when you should go to an Urgent Care center and when you should head to the emergency room.

Watch this clip to help understand why communicating with your healthcare team in the hospital, and having an advocate for your behalf, is important.

Watch this video to learn about Explanation of Benefits and how they can help you keep track of your medical care.

Watch this video to learn what pre-authorization is and how important it is before a procedure, treatment, or surgery.

Learn how a family history of certain diseases can increase your risk for that disease.

Watch this video to understand why choosing a center of excellence benefits your health.