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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....
7 Medicare Marketing Red Flags (and What to Do Instead)
Every fall, Medicare marketing floods in. TV ads, mailers, and phone calls all ramp up ahead of open enrollment, which runs from October 15 to December 7. Some of it...
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. This isn't supposed to happen, thanks to the...
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...
Is Your Doctor Listening? How to Get the Healthcare Answers You Need
It can sometimes feel like doctors, nurses and other providers can't give you the healthcare answers you seek. They seem to be speaking another language. You ask questions, you don't...