<![CDATA[Finding Health]]>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:57:34 +0000Captivate.fminfo@reneecfrink.org (Renee C. Frink Society)https://artwork.captivate.fm/a77d93e7-4728-4362-80b9-4c3f336f23e9/find.jpgFinding HealthRenee C. Frink Societyinfo@reneecfrink.orgRenee C. Frink SocietyAn entertaining and education show that gives you the tools to navigate your healthcare. http://www.reneecfrink.org/finding-healthnoepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/finding-health/Should You Let Your Health Insurance Access Your SmartwatchShould You Let Your Health Insurance Access Your SmartwatchThis week on the show we're asking a question about health insurance: with so many companies rolling out wellness programs, offering free Fitbits or Apple Watches, should you enroll? What kind of data do they collect? We talk to two experts to get some advice and help you answer the question for yourself. Follow https://twitter.com/drjessilyn?lang=en (Dr. Jessilyn Dunn on Twitter) https://www.sscqueens.org/people/lisa-carver (Find Dr. Carver Online) Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/finding_podcast (@finding_podcast) We're supported by our listeners; if you like our show, please consider making a $10 donation to keep us on the air and keep our programs running! http://www.reneecfrink.org/support-us (You can donate either via our website or Facebook page. ) This week on the show we're asking a question about health insurance: with so many companies rolling out wellness programs, offering free Fitbits or Apple Watches, should you enroll? What kind of data do they collect?

We talk to two experts to get some advice and help you answer the question for yourself.

Follow Dr. Jessilyn Dunn on Twitter

Find Dr. Carver Online

Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @finding_podcast

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]]>1a6aa8c0-955b-4ae8-829b-a8845c863aafThu, 16 Jul 2020 05:30:00 -050028:55nofull17This week on the show we're asking a question about health insurance: with so many companies rolling out wellness programs, offering free Fitbits or Apple Watches, should you enroll? What kind of data do they collect? We talk to two experts to get some advice and help you answer the question for yourself. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @finding_podcast We're supported by our listeners; if you like our show, please consider making a $10 donation to keep us on the air and keep our programs running! You can donate by visiting: www.reneecfrink.orgRenee C. Frink SocietyHow Your Smartwatch May Screen for COVID19How Your Smartwatch May Screen for COVID19Dr. Jessilyn Dunn from Duke University is working on a new study, and needs your help. Her lab is using the data from smartwatches and wearable devices in an effort to create a screening system to help detect for COVID-19. You can learn more or sign up at https://covidentify.covid19.duke.edu/ (covidentify.covid19.duke.edu) Our show is 100% listener supported, and we need your help. Consider making a $25 donation to support us at www.reneecfrink.org As a non-profit organization, your support may be tax-deductible. Tweet at us @finding_podcast or send us an email at info(at)reneecfrink(dot)org Dr. Jessilyn Dunn from Duke University is working on a new study, and needs your help. Her lab is using the data from smartwatches and wearable devices in an effort to create a screening system to help detect for COVID-19. You can learn more or sign up at covidentify.covid19.duke.edu

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]]>c7d0a257-dd37-430a-b7c7-d260db663411Sat, 30 May 2020 09:37:00 -050029:19nobonus1Dr. Jessilyn Dunn from Duke University is working on a new study, and needs your help. Her lab is using the data from smartwatches and wearable devices in an effort to create a screening system to help detect for COVID-19. You can learn more or sign up at https://covidentify.covid19.duke.edu/ (covidentify.covid19.duke.edu) Our show is 100% listener supported, and we need your help. Consider making a $25 donation to support us at www.reneecfrink.org As a non-profit organization, your support may be tax-deductible. Tweet at us @finding_podcast or send us an email at info(at)reneecfrink(dot)orgRenee C. Frink SocietyNavigating COVID-19Navigating COVID-19 This week we wanted to take a step back and look at the outbreak of COVID-19 in the US. With a lot of information and misunderstandings wizzing around, we wanted to help answer some of the basic questions. Note: Parts of this episode were recorded on March 14th, 2020. While a lot has changed, particularly in New York, we wanted to let you know that Katy, who we interviewed in this episode is now self isolating and only training clients online. If your interested in joining her class, check out her Instagram page @katy.swann For questions or thoughts, reach out to us on Twitter @finding_podcast   You can support the show at http://www.reneecfrink.org/finding-health Learn more about the National Patient Advocacy Foundation at http://www.npaf.org Stay safe, everyone.  This week we wanted to take a step back and look at the outbreak of COVID-19 in the US. With a lot of information and misunderstandings wizzing around, we wanted to help answer some of the basic questions.

Note: Parts of this episode were recorded on March 14th, 2020. While a lot has changed, particularly in New York, we wanted to let you know that Katy, who we interviewed in this episode is now self isolating and only training clients online. If your interested in joining her class, check out her Instagram page @katy.swann

For questions or thoughts, reach out to us on Twitter @finding_podcast

 

You can support the show at http://www.reneecfrink.org/finding-health

Learn more about the National Patient Advocacy Foundation at http://www.npaf.org

Stay safe, everyone. 

]]>49ce8a5e-db95-4de0-a3d7-7cf52fdf44ffThu, 26 Mar 2020 17:54:18 -050024:23nofull16This week we wanted to take a step back and look at the outbreak of COVID-19 in the US. With a lot of information and misunderstandings wizzing around, we wanted to help answer some of the basic questions. Note: Parts of this episode were recorded on March 14th, 2020. While a lot has changed, particularly in New York, we wanted to let you know that Katy, who we interviewed in this episode is now self isolating and only training clients online. If your interested in joining her class, check out her Instagram page @katy.swann For questions or thoughts, reach out to us on Twitter @finding_podcast You can support the show at http://www.reneecfrink.org/finding-health Learn more about the National Patient Advocacy Foundation at http://www.npaf.org Stay safe, everyone.Renee C. Frink SocietynoAre You Paying for Health Care You Don't Need?Are You Paying for Health Care You Don't Need? What is medical overuse? Dr. Morgan joins us this week to talk about care we may be getting that you may not need. It's not what you think.  Want to chat with us? Reach out on Twitter @finding_podcast http://www.twitter.com/finding_podcast (www.twitter.com/finding_podcast)   Sources:  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/187987 (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/187987) https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2294233 (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2294233)   Want to support the show? We're funded entirely by donors like you. Make a $10 donation today at http://www.reneecfrink.org (reneecfrink.org)   What is medical overuse? Dr. Morgan joins us this week to talk about care we may be getting that you may not need. It's not what you think. 

Want to chat with us? Reach out on Twitter @finding_podcast

www.twitter.com/finding_podcast

 

Sources:

 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/187987

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2294233

 

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]]>899e2660-7317-4398-b42e-b3039de67271Sat, 22 Feb 2020 20:38:12 -050014:01nofull15What is medical overuse? Dr. Morgan joins us this week to talk about care we may be getting that you may not need. It's not what you think. Want to chat with us? Reach out on Twitter @finding_podcast http://www.twitter.com/finding_podcast (www.twitter.com/finding_podcast) Sources: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/187987 (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/187987) https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2294233 (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2294233) Want to support the show? We're funded entirely by donors like you. Make a $10 donation today at http://www.reneecfrink.org (reneecfrink.org)Renee C. Frink SocietynoTaking Care of Mental Health During Cancer TreatmentTaking Care of Mental Health During Cancer Treatment This week we wanted to share some resources with you for a tough topic. Studies suggest that we don't talk about mental health as much as we should, especially during something as taxing as cancer treatment. So we got some tips from the CDC to help you talk about your needs.  You can learn more on the CDC's website: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/index.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/index.htm) If you're enjoying our show, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to keep us on the air at: http://www.reneecfrink.org/ (http://www.reneecfrink.org/) And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @finding_podcast Sources:  https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/health-care-providers/mental-health-care-prov-ed.htm (Provider Education for Mental Health Care of Cancer Survivors (P-EMHCCS) Training)(https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/health-care-providers/mental-health-care-prov-ed.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/health-care-providers/mental-health-care-prov-ed.htm)) CDC offers a list of free and confidential resources that can help patients and their caregivers connect with skilled, trained counselors (https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm)) Additional information and post-treatment resources can be obtained from the Cancer Survivorship Resource Center (https://www.cancer.org/health-care-professionals/national-cancer-survivorship-resource-center.html (https://www.cancer.org/health-care-professionals/national-cancer-survivorship-resource-center.html)) This week we wanted to share some resources with you for a tough topic. Studies suggest that we don't talk about mental health as much as we should, especially during something as taxing as cancer treatment. So we got some tips from the CDC to help you talk about your needs. 

You can learn more on the CDC's website:

https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/index.htm

If you're enjoying our show, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to keep us on the air at:

http://www.reneecfrink.org/

And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @finding_podcast

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]]>c7f332a2-e872-4b71-987a-c3f5da040588Mon, 13 Jan 2020 20:54:44 -050015:24nofull14This week we wanted to share some resources with you for a tough topic. Studies suggest that we don't talk about mental health as much as we should, especially during something as taxing as cancer treatment. So we got some tips from the CDC to help you talk about your needs. You can learn more on the CDC's website: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/index.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/index.htm) If you're enjoying our show, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to keep us on the air at: http://www.reneecfrink.org/ (http://www.reneecfrink.org/) And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @finding_podcast Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/health-care-providers/mental-health-care-prov-ed.htm (Provider Education for Mental Health Care of Cancer Survivors (P-EMHCCS) Training)(https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/health-care-providers/mental-health-care-prov-ed.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/health-care-providers/mental-health-care-prov-ed.htm)) CDC offers a list of free and confidential resources that can help patients and their caregivers connect with skilled, trained counselors (https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm)) Additional information and post-treatment resources can be obtained from the Cancer Survivorship Resource Center (https://www.cancer.org/health-care-professionals/national-cancer-survivorship-resource-center.html (https://www.cancer.org/health-care-professionals/national-cancer-survivorship-resource-center.html))Renee C. Frink SocietynoMerry Christmas, and Stay HealthyMerry Christmas, and Stay Healthy This week we're off for the holidays. We'll be back in early January with some new episodes. In the meantime, go follow us on twitter!  http://www.twitter.com/finding_podcast    This week we're off for the holidays. We'll be back in early January with some new episodes. In the meantime, go follow us on twitter! 

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]]>5f5b8d7d-3b44-486a-b5e3-0af4f73f1d27Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:25:03 -050000:43nobonus1This week, we're off for the holidays, but we hope you have a wonderful, healthy vacation with your family. Renee C. Frink SocietynoHow to Get Help with A Big Medical BillHow to Get Help with A Big Medical Bill Robin Markson's friend was hit with a $60,000 hospital bill after a law changed in her state. This episode, we go on an adventure to figure out what to do when you get a big hospital bill. Who can you call? What are your options? We talk to experts to find out.   http://www.twitter.com/finding_podcast (Follow Finding Health on twitter @finding_podcast) You can learn more about our organization and show at: http://www.reneecfrink.org/finding-health (reneecfrink.org/finding-health) If you'd like to support Vanessa's GoFundMe we mentioned in this episode, you can do so https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-vanessa-crush-colorectal-cancer (here.) If you'd like to get the templates we talked about, or reach out to the National Patient Advocacy Foundation, you can do sohttp://www.npaf.org/ ( here).  Our show is Executive Produced by Branden Stewart, with the help of Producer Mark Rees, and our Researcher is Megan Crutchfield, MPH. We're edited and mixed by Benji Block. Robin Markson's friend was hit with a $60,000 hospital bill after a law changed in her state. This episode, we go on an adventure to figure out what to do when you get a big hospital bill. Who can you call? What are your options?

We talk to experts to find out.

 

Follow Finding Health on twitter @finding_podcast

You can learn more about our organization and show at:

reneecfrink.org/finding-health

If you'd like to support Vanessa's GoFundMe we mentioned in this episode, you can do so here.

If you'd like to get the templates we talked about, or reach out to the National Patient Advocacy Foundation, you can do so here. 

Our show is Executive Produced by Branden Stewart, with the help of Producer Mark Rees, and our Researcher is Megan Crutchfield, MPH. We're edited and mixed by Benji Block.

]]>77cfb845-2a8f-4b71-8878-bb723a6c3e64Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:00:12 -050019:30nofull13Robin Markson's friend was hit with a $60,000 hospital bill after a law changed in her state. This episode, we go on an adventure to figure out what to do when you get a big hospital bill. Who can you call? What are your options? We talk to experts to find out. http://www.twitter.com/finding_podcast (Follow Finding Health on twitter @finding_podcast) You can learn more about our organization and show at: http://www.reneecfrink.org/finding-health (reneecfrink.org/finding-health) If you'd like to support Vanessa's GoFundMe we mentioned in this episode, you can do so https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-vanessa-crush-colorectal-cancer (here.) If you'd like to get the templates we talked about, or reach out to the National Patient Advocacy Foundation, you can do sohttp://www.npaf.org/ ( here). Our show is Executive Produced by Branden Stewart, with the help of Producer Mark Rees, and our Researcher is Megan Crutchfield, MPH. We're edited and mixed by Benji Block.Renee C. Frink SocietynoWhat if No One Went to the ER?What if No One Went to the ER? Branden talks to several experts about visiting the ER. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel wrote a piece in the New York Times about the problem with the ER a few years ago, so we call him to ask; is there still a problem with the ER? What is the problem?  We visit some alternatives to the much-dreaded trip to the ER, and find some surprises along the way.  Finding Healthcare is a product of the Renee C. Frink Society. Executive Producer: Branden Stewart, Producer: Mark Rees, Producer and Head Researcher: Megan Crutchfield, MPH. Edited by Benji Block. Visit reneecfrink.org/finding-health for more information.  Branden talks to several experts about visiting the ER. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel wrote a piece in the New York Times about the problem with the ER a few years ago, so we call him to ask; is there still a problem with the ER? What is the problem? 

We visit some alternatives to the much-dreaded trip to the ER, and find some surprises along the way. 

Finding Healthcare is a product of the Renee C. Frink Society. Executive Producer: Branden Stewart, Producer: Mark Rees, Producer and Head Researcher: Megan Crutchfield, MPH. Edited by Benji Block. Visit reneecfrink.org/finding-health for more information. 

]]>5238da0f-e0fb-49e6-b6ef-e16a771ed9d8Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:07:04 -050019:32nofull12Is there a problem with the ER in the United States? When should I go? Let's find out. Renee C. Frink SocietynoWhat Even Is Health Insurance?What Even Is Health Insurance? In this Episode, Branden gets sent to the ER, and for the first time in his adult life, has to navigate is health insurance. As he's learning, he has a lot of questions, so we call in the experts to help everyone understand their insurance better. Visit www.reneecfrink.org to support the show. Interview Guests: http://www.ezekielemanuel.com/ (Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel) https://www.npaf.org/ (Caitlin Donovan (NPAF)) Healthcare.GOV Representatives   Credits: Executive Producer-Branden Stewart Producer-Mark Rees Head Researcher and Fact Checking-Megan Crutchfield, MPH Editor-Benji Bock A Product of the Renee C. Frink Society, INC, a 501c3 organization.   In this Episode, Branden gets sent to the ER, and for the first time in his adult life, has to navigate is health insurance. As he's learning, he has a lot of questions, so we call in the experts to help everyone understand their insurance better. Visit www.reneecfrink.org to support the show.

Interview Guests:

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel

Caitlin Donovan (NPAF)

Healthcare.GOV Representatives

 

Credits:

Executive Producer-Branden Stewart

Producer-Mark Rees

Head Researcher and Fact Checking-Megan Crutchfield, MPH

Editor-Benji Bock

A Product of the Renee C. Frink Society, INC, a 501c3 organization.

 

]]>6fdd6d55-ecd9-4615-81b1-3d6896351abbThu, 17 Oct 2019 12:43:26 -050022:03nofull11In this Episode, Branden gets sent to the ER, and for the first time in his adult life, has to navigate is health insurance. As he's learning, he has a lot of questions, so we call in the experts to help everyone understand their insurance better. Visit www.reneecfrink.org to support the show. Renee C. Frink Societyno