Thank you, hands. Thank you, hands of nurses Who set my IV, wiped my tears, gave me a pill  Thank you hands at the ends of my arms for pulling up the covers, caressing aching skin grasping at hope Thank you to the reassurance of hands I trembled as my fingers caressed...

by Jennifer Lessinger,  Patient Empowerment Network A New Patient Empowerment Course from PEN Empowered patients who are well-informed and take an active role in their care tend to have better health outcomes. With telehealth, patient portals, and research and treatment information all online, access to the internet...

First, check to see if your doctor is included in your health insurance coverage. You can contact your insurance company to find out. You can also ask the doctor which health insurance plans they take.  Second, consider checking if the doctor has any disciplinary records....

Previously, in Five Interview Questions to Ask a Financial Planner, I addressed some simple but important questions that should be answered prior to hiring a planner.  After you’ve successfully vetted and found a financial planner, you may be wondering what the financial planning process looks...