Your Questions

I am collecting your most common questions about healthcare. I will use the stories in my training sessions on creating your ideal health status using the HealthMap™ process and in my next book for healthcare consumers. I will also begin to respond to these questions and questions you submit on my blog. If you are interested in sharing a positive health story with me and our readers, please submit it below. If you are interested in learning more about our HealthMap™ training process, please visit www.HealthMapForms.com.

Here are some examples of common questions that readers have submitted. 

  • What happens if I don’t have insurance?
  • Why is healthcare so difficult to run properly?
  • Why isn’t there just one “blanket” insurance plan for everyone?
  • What can individuals do to curb the high cost of healthcare?
  • What is the difference between a for profit hospital and a not for profit hospital?
  • What questions should I ask my doctor to make sure I get the best possible healthcare?
  • Who makes my health decisions if I am unconscious?
  • Why aren’t prescriptions typed instead of hand written?
  • Who sees my confidential information?
  • What is the difference between public and religiously affiliated health systems?
  • Why isn’t government paid healthcare a reality yet?
  • Are generic drugs as good as brand name drugs?
  • Where can I get the DRG payment scales for each hospital?
  • How can I get a list of close-by hospitals?
  • How can I find a better doctor?
  • Where can I get quality reviews about doctors, nurses, surgeons and hospitals?
  • Can I get more detailed information on the costs of a healthcare visit and where the money is going?
  • Why do patients without insurance get charged more for healthcare than patients with insurance?
  • How can I find out about the medical education and training in the US?
  • Which type of doctor should be consulted for a certain type of problem?

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Ruthann Russo, PhD, JD, MPH, RHIT, is a healthcare expert with more than 20 years of experience working in and advising healthcare organizations.

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