Hospital Highlights

Wise Healthcare Consumer Month

February is National Wise Healthcare Consumer Month. While health care costs have slowed their growth in the last few years, they are still very high, driven partly by consumer choices. Almost 23 percent of all doctor visits and 55 percent of all emergency room visits could be avoided if people took better care of themselves and were better consumers of medical services.

Being a wise consumer begins with knowing what you want in a medical provider and seeking out someone who you are compatible with. You should understand your health plan and ask if your medical p...