flexible spending accounts can save you money More and more plans are requiring a higher percentage of “cost sharing” between employers and their employees. The simple co-pay you used to incur when going to the doctor has now turned into deductibles and coinsurance, and in return for relatively lower premiums, the cost of each visit is now […]
Importance of Preventive Health Exams
Importance of Preventive Health Exams As health care providers, our main goal is that you be healthy and stay healthy. There are many ways that can be accomplished, understanding that life doesn’t always cooperate. It’s important to know that other partners in your health care, including your insurance company, want you to stay healthy too. If […]
2017… A New Year
We are well into 2017 and with the new year, it also means new things for your health insurance plans. My health insurance? Well, perhaps this isn’t at the top of your list of resolutions, but it is important nonetheless. Even if you are keeping the exact same insurance plan, be on the lookout for these common changes: […]
Welcome Dr Shefaali Sharma
Please extend a warm welcome to Dr Shefaali Sharma as she joins Madison Women’s Health OBGYN practice in Madison Wisconsin. Dr. Shefaali Sharma has been providing health care to women in Madison since 2012. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from University of Wisconsin where she was nominated by classmates for induction into the Gold Humanism […]
Continuing to Understand Your Healthcare – Why is Coordination of Benefits So Important?
Coordination of benefits can affect if your health insurance claims get paid. Find out what you can do to prevent unpaid claims. Do you have more than one health insurance plan? Maybe one through your employer and one through your spouse’s employer? If so, these plans need to work together to make sure you’re getting […]
Information About Zika
Information below is offered by the CDC CDC’s Response to Zika Doctor’s Visit Checklist: For Pregnant Women Who Traveled to an Area with Zika* If you are pregnant and traveled to an area with Zika, you should talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider, even if you don’t feel sick. Bring this checklist to your […]
Choosing the Right Insurance Plan for You in 2017
September is the month when many people get bombarded with information about what insurance plan to select for 2017. This may include changing benefits, networks or providers. It is very important to understand all of your options available in order to maximize your health plan coverage for the most reasonable price. According to ConsumerReports.org, there […]
Continuing to Understand Your Health Care – Referrals vs. Authorizations: Why Should I Care?
HealthCare 101: Referrals vs. Authorizations Why Should I Care? In today’s healthcare environment, there is a lot of talk about making sure you get a referral or an authorization for your services. If you call to inquire about recommended treatment, questions about “referrals” and “authorizations” may come up. Each health insurance company may have different […]
New Fitness Classes to Check Out This Summer
It’s not too late to try OUr fitness classes this summer! New Fitness Classes Thursdays At Madison Women’s Health starting July 7th The classes will be taught by Poppy Niosi, who is the owner of Spirit and Fire Training. Poppy is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. She is an inspiration to those […]
Happy Father’s Day to all of our Madison Women’s Health families!
What does Zika virus have to do with Father’s Day? Most of the focus on Zika virus and pregnancy has been on what women can do to prevent being bitten by potentially infected mosquitoes. However, male partners of women who are pregnant or have the potential to become pregnant play an important role in prevention of […]
