Ericson Hand and Nerve Center

12/15/2024

https://www.propublica.org/article/unitedhealthcare-insurance-autism-denials-applied-behavior-analysis-medicaid

Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.

10/28/2024

Latest Google search for a hand surgeon with EDS experience:

10/20/2024

Here is a great book- extremely well-written, comprehensive -

"Graceful Strength" is your essential guide to thriving with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Co-authored by EDS patients and experts, this book combines real experiences with professional advice for managing symptoms, advocating for yourself, and building a strong partnership with healthcare provid...

10/20/2024

https://x.com/BethWaldron/status/1847349056781058094

10/20/2024

10/19/2024

from the patient’s perspective:

Welcome to the complete video series of “The Hypermobility Guide For He, Him and Them.” In this comprehensive guide, I delve into the journey of living with ...

10/19/2024

New idea for mouse use

This might work for some people

https://vimeo.com/818500537?

Augmental launches their first product, the MouthPad^

10/19/2024

06/22/2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/opinion/medical-bill-trap.html?

Hospital outpatient departments, or HOPDs, are encouraging a surprise scourge on medical costs. It’s patients who bear the burden.

06/22/2024

https://www.fixmoralinjury.org/what-is-moral-injury

WHAT IS Moral Injury?     Moral injury describes the plight of tough, resourceful, and resilient clinicians who feel trapped between the patient-first values of their Hippocratic oath and the business imperatives of a broken healthcare system. Moral injury is distinct from other forms of distress ...

06/22/2024

https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/events/2024-global-learning-conference/

The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to welcome you to register for our 2024 Global Learning Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA! We will be hosting this exciting hybrid event, both in-person and virtually. Join individuals and families with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobilit...

06/22/2024

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/health-insurance-no-surprises-medical-debt_n_665cdbb5e4b01ea28f32c18f

"They are genius (and stealthy) in their tactics to exhaust me financially, emotionally and physically."

06/22/2024

Giving a talk in Philadelphia at the Ehlers Danlos Society Global Learning Conference, re: the role of upper extremity surgery in patients with hypermobility, including EDS

06/22/2024

https://www.mypatientvoice.com

Regain control of your healthcare costs, and stop paying medical bills you don't owe. My Patient Voice can help by advocating for you or providing the tools so you can do it yourself. On average, patients can reduce their debt by 60% with the help of a Medical Bill & Insurance Navigator.

06/22/2024

https://www.verywellhealth.com/when-you-should-use-a-medical-billing-advocate-1738475

A medical billing advocate is a patient advocate that helps patients deal with medical bills and billing issues. Learn when one may be necessary.

06/22/2024

How to appeal a health plan denial:

There are 2 steps in the external review process when appealing a private health insurance company's decision

04/06/2024

7000 online reads of my chapter on the median nerve!

04/06/2024

https://www.tiktok.com//video/7352325133467438378?_r=1&_t=8lEV6LLu7H1

We went viral this month, with 80,000 hits, 7,000 likes, 3000 saves ...

7635 likes, 419 comments. “Throwback to the pivotal moments before my first hand surgery with Dr. Ericson. 🏥🖐️ Diving into the complexities of what was to come, I couldn’t have imagined how this journey would test and teach me. Its around eighteen months since surgery for left and right ...