Working with Your Healthcare Team

Medications, symptoms, conditions—sometimes your health situation can leave you feeling overwhelmed and confused.

Whatever the reason for needing a new primary care physician, these suggestions can help you find the right doctor.

To make sure you’re getting high-quality care, ask yourself if your health care provider is meeting your needs in five areas.

No purchase is more important than medical care, yet people spend more time shopping for houses and cars than they do for their own health care.

A PHR can help reduce or eliminate duplicate tests and allow you to receive faster, safer treatment and care in an emergency. It also can help you play a more active role in your health care.

A deduction is allowed for expenses paid for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a physical or mental illness.

You don't have time to choose a hospital if you have a health emergency. But if you’re facing surgery or treatment for a particular health condition, taking time to find a hospital that meets your needs is well worth the effort.

Fees for specialists are almost always higher than those charged by health care providers, even when the same procedure is performed. Knowing how to find a specialist and work with him or her properly can help control your costs.