http://www.mhmc.info Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:25:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Making the health care system accountable for the care it provides, increases its credibility with patients, purchasers and regulators. Measuring and reporting the quality of the health care patients receive has enormous potential to improve care and increase both patient and physician satisfaction. Dr. Charlie Burger http://www.mhmc.info/interviews/featured/dr-charlie-burger/ Find a health care provider with whom you feel comfortable talking.  Prepare yourself before seeing your health care provider by writing down your concerns and questions.  At the visit, ask your questions until you understand, knowing that sometimes the most complete answer possible may take some time, additional tests, and ... http://www.mhmc.info/interviews/featured/dr-barbara-crowley/ "Be an active partner with your healthcare team. Communicate and share information and all concerns, and if it does seem right to you speak up and be sure you are heard." Patty Roy, RN, MSN, CPHQ http://www.mhmc.info/interviews/featured/patty-roy-rn-msn-cphq/ "I have had the pleasure and privilege to serve as the physician to my patients for many years. It is a hard job to be a doctor and an increasingly difficult time to be a patient. I embrace not only the truly amazing change in the technical aspects ... http://www.mhmc.info/interviews/featured/dr-richard-engel/ "The most important things that patients can do for their own healthcare is to have their annual physical examination, make sure they understand the doctor's advice, and follow their care plan. Many times primary care doctors only see patients when they are sick or something is wrong. Having ... http://www.mhmc.info/interviews/featured/dr-jeffrey-heckert/ "People have heard of Consumer Reports. The Maine Health Management Coalition at www.mhmc.info is the consumer reports of healthcare, and people can use this information to make decisions." Dr. Frank Bragg http://www.mhmc.info/interviews/featured/frank-bragg/ Healthcare is a journey. The first stop in your healthcare travels is to make sure that you have a personal doctor, sometimes called a primary care provider or PCP. Your personal doctor can not only help you get better when you are sick, but can help you stay healthier overall. ... http://www.mhmc.info/tip-sheets/choosing-a-primary-care-doctor/ Visit again soon to take the next survey. Do you want to be involved in the MHMC Consumer Engagement initiative on a regular basis?  Click here to participate! http://www.mhmc.info/about/news/d2/ Patients should feel comfortable that the care provided by their physician and hospital is safe, efficiently delivered, and of high quality.  They should feel satisfied that their care is provided by caring, compassionate providers, and their questions and concerns are answered thoroughly.  We at Maine Health Management Coalition are all ... http://www.mhmc.info/interviews/featured/dr-kraus/ "I was starting to have a Stage 2 asthma attack. Once you get into a Stage 2 asthma attack inhalers aren't effective." When Rick G. suffered a stage 2 asthma attack while travelling on business, he realized that he needed to talk with his doctor about changing his medication. In ... http://www.mhmc.info/interviews/rick/