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Health Insurance Denial? Get Help to Fight and Win
If you’ve been watching the news, you probably know that the CEO of UnitedHealthcare—the giant health insurance company that covers more than 50 million people—was murdered in cold blood on...
Get to know our advocates: Spotlight on Stephen Young, MD
Welcome to the Umbra Member Q&A series, where we bring you insights from our community of healthcare experts and enthusiasts. In this post, we are thrilled to introduce you to...
Get to know our advocates: Spotlight on Megan Stewart
Welcome to the Umbra Member Q&A series, where we bring you insights from our community of healthcare experts and enthusiasts. In this post, we are thrilled to introduce you to...
Get to know our advocates: Spotlight on Michael Voss
Welcome to the Umbra Health Advocacy Advocate Q&A series, where we introduce you to our community of healthcare experts and enthusiasts. In this post, we are pleased to introduce you...
Get to know our advocates: Spotlight on Nancy Keller
Welcome to the Umbra Health Advocacy Advocate Q&A series, where we introduce you to our community of healthcare experts and enthusiasts. In this post, we are thrilled to present Nancy...
Will AI Transform Your Healthcare? Here’s What You Need To Know
Whether you’re already using ChatGPT to write your emails or you’re wary of artificial intelligence (AI), there’s no avoiding it. AI is permeating every aspect of modern life, including healthcare....
Medicare Marketing Can Be Shady. Here’s How To Protect Yourself.
Every fall, Medicare ads flood the airwaves. Any time you turn on your TV, you can’t miss the Medicare marketing overload. If you’re one of 65 million Americans on Medicare,...
Health Insurance Is Hard. Here’s What You Need To Know.
Every year, health insurance open enrollment rolls around and you get the chance to switch health plans. Open enrollment is often the only time during the year that you can...
Afraid Of Surprise Medical Bills? Here’s How To Avoid Them
Surprise medical bills have become a standard feature of American healthcare. Twenty percent of Americans say they've gotten an unexpected medical bill. The No Surprises Act was supposed to make...
When Is the “Best Doctor” Not the Best Doctor?
Finding the best doctor may not seem like a game, but everyone loves a good riddle. Riddles are often clever and lighthearted. We chuckle (or groan!) at the answer, and...
How To Spot Medical Gaslighting And Overcome It
When politicians try to tell you things are great when you can see that they're not, that's gaslighting. When a doctor or other healthcare professional minimizes your symptoms or makes...
How To Manage Covid-19 Medical Bills
As rates of Covid-19 infections continue to ebb and flow, most people are plain sick of the pandemic. But getting sick, or working hard to avoid infection, may not be...