Navigating the Health Care System - Advice Columns from AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/cc.htm AHRQ Director Carolyn Clancy, M.D., has prepared brief, easy-to-understand advice columns for consumers to help navigate the health care system. They will address important issues such as how to recognize high-quality health care; how to be an informed health care consumer; and how to choose a hospital, doctor, and health plan. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 07:30:00 EDT Million Hearts Campaign Aims to Lower Risk, Improve Care http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/cc/cc020712.htm In her latest column, Dr. Clancy describes everyday steps consumers can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. More

]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:30:00 EDT Baby Boomers Trigger Major Increase in Knee Replacement Surgeries http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/cc/cc010312.htm Dr. Clancy describes the growing incidence of knee replacement surgeries among Baby Boomers -- and what steps people can take to minimize pain without undergoing surgery. More

]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 17:30:00 EDT Tools Help You Choose a Good Nursing Home http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/cc/cc120611.htm Dr. Clancy provides tips on how to choose a good nursing home. More

]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EDT How to Get a Good Value When Choosing a Health Plan http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/cc/cc110111.htm Dr. Clancy describes different types of health plans and what you should consider before making a choice. More

]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2011 08:30:00 EDT New Initiative Urges Better Communication between Clinicians and Patients http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/cc/cc100411.htm Dr. Clancy discussed the importance of good communication between patients and their clinicians.More

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