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What Does an Average MRI Cost?
MRI is a non-invasive way to diagnose many health problems. The patient lies inside the MRI machine while it generates high-resolution images of the body’s organs and tissues. So how much does it cost? Of course the cost of an MRI can vary from practice to practice....
What is an MRI?
You have probably heard the term MRI quite often. But do you know what MRI stands for and what it actually is? Let’s find out! MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. MRI uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to generate high-resolution images of...
Average Cost of Orthopedic Procedures
There are many different types of orthopedic procedures. Some of the most common include hip replacement surgery, knee replacement or arthroscopic surgery, shoulder and rotator cuff surgery, hand and wrist surgery, and ACL surgery. These surgeries can require...
CMS Establishes 4.5% Cut to Medicare Payments
The New Year brings a 4.5% cut to Medicare payments to doctors. CMS established a 2023 conversion factor of $33.08 for each relative unit, which determines how doctors get paid by Medicare. This 2023 conversion factor is approximately a 4.5% decrease compared to the...
Balance in the Aging Population
By 2030, 1 out of 6 people in the world will be aged 60 or older. As we age, our balance tends to suffer. This has a significant impact on one’s health and well-being, as it can make daily life tasks difficult to complete, and it often leads to falls resulting in...
Back Pain vs. Hip Pain
Back pain and hip pain are very common. Most people will experience some form of this at some point in their lives. However it can be difficult for a person to tell the difference between the two. The hip joint is very close to the spine, so it is not uncommon to...
What is CMS?
CMS is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. CMS works with state governments to manage the Medicare program, and administer Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. It collects and...
How Many Calories Am I Burning?
Have you ever wondered how many calories you are burning when you exercise or during your daily activities? Let’s solve the mystery! Here is a look at the number of calories typically burned by several common activities: 1 mile walk – 100 calories 30 minute run –...
3 Important Health Facts About Retirement
Retirement is something we tend to look forward to with joy. Who really wants to go to work every day? Relaxing at the beach, going out to lunch, visiting with friends and family, going on road trips, getting involved in the community…there is so much to do when you...