Wellbeing Matters
History of Psychedelic Drugs in Medical Therapies
For many years, it was unthinkable to prescribe psychedelic drugs to patients for any reason. That mindset is changing. Today, professionals in the medical field are exploring key applications and subsequent benefits of this class of drug. Beverly Fergus, Master's...
Benefits of Heart Disease Screening
Those who suffer with heart disease—or present with multiple cardiovascular risk factors—are often under the care of a cardiologist. At the very least, their primary care provider is aware of their condition and will advise on treatment protocols. What about people...
Can You Still Get Healthcare with No Health Insurance?
Every single person deserves quality healthcare, no matter their financial situation. Yet, not everyone has the ability to afford health insurance. Individuals may delay care because the costs are just not feasible. On top of that, the COVID-19 pandemic induced health...
The Value of Psychedelics in Mental Health Care
In the past, “psychedelics” was a bit of a taboo subject. This class of drugs was considered off-limits from a medical perspective. Today, attitudes are shifting surrounding the use of psychedelics in mental health care. Beverly Fergus, Master's degree student at the...
Medicare Part D: Drug Benefits
The complexities of Medicare and all its parts have been broken down by Ben Rothering, licensed medical insurance salesman and Medicare expert, over a five-part series. Enrollment, Part A hospitalization, Part B outpatient care, and Part C Medicare Advantage were...
Medicare Part C: Medicare Advantage
So far in this series, we have reviewed Medicare Part A and Part B. In this installment, we look at Part C with Ben Rothering, a licensed insurance salesman who specializes in helping guide people through the Medicare process. “Medicare Part C is known as Medicare...
Pain Education and Pain Management Strategies
When you’re in pain, all you want is to feel better. Sometimes, it’s difficult to know how to address pain effectively, especially if over-the-counter medications fail to provide relief. One way to incorporate better pain management strategies is to understand the...
Medicare Part B: Outpatient Services
The different parts of Medicare can be puzzling. If you are eligible for Medicare, you need to understand the costs and coverages of the various options, so you’re never caught off guard. Previously, in the second installment of our series on Medicare, we covered what...
Medicare Part A: Inpatient Services
“Part A and Part B together are known as original Medicare,” says Ben Rothering, a licensed insurance salesman who specializes in helping guide people through the Medicare process. When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law in 1965, it only consisted of...