Posts Tagged ‘healthcare’
Valganciclovir
aka Valcyte, which is used to treat CMV I usually don’t read the “patient prescription information” but was curious in this case. I had been taking one tablet a day since the transplant, then stopped it a few weeks ago because of my low white blood cell [Read More]
CIGNAture Service
Oh, CIGNA. More crap from you. “Welcome to the CIGNA HealthCare Transplant Case Management program. Thank you for taking the time to talk to me about your health care needs. As we discussed in your call…” We didn’t discuss jack, because I [Read More]
Hidden perils of dialysis! Big surprise…
I’m not even going to watch this. So how bad is it? My chances of leaving treatment in a body-bag tomorrow are better than my winning MegaMillions, aren’t they? This is why I need a kidney, like asap. I’ll be sending out a desperate plea sometime soon. [Read More]
Absymal HR
Not only did they f-up the entire hiring process and fail to provide me with useful starting information, but now they’re f-ing with my health insurance. They run their HR operation out of New Jersey, and it’s readily apparent because every conversation is [Read More]
The Obama Presidency in Three Frames
It’s depicting health care negotiations, but it seems an apt summary of Obama’s entire presidency. (h/t Ezra Klein) [Read More]
Toastie navigates the healthcare system #983
Dear Dr. Monday Night Football: I canceled my appointment for that test because it could have very likely done irreversible damage to my already shitty health. I can only imagine that you wanted to go ahead with this test because it would have given you an opportunity to [Read More]
bcBSnc
Dear Toastie: We want to let you know about a very important program offered through your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) health plan. A representative will contact you shortly to let you know about our personalized nursing support services that are [Read More]
Elections matter
I’ll ignore the ugly stuff out there for a minute and savor the fact that the most important legislation in my lifetime has passed. It should be crystal-clear to everyone that the two political parties aren’t quite the same. Elections do matter. If you voted for [Read More]
Health Care Reform: Final Arguments
I could write a lot more about this. I’m so sick of it. Looks like Congress will pass the damn bill tomorrow. Good. Against: (Tea Partiers Protest Outside Capitol, 2010.03.20) Oh, and Civil-rights leader Rep. John Lewis is a n****r. And Rep. Barney Frank is a f****t. [Read More]
More thumbs up
Roger Ebert takes on that 911-fee I mentioned a few days ago and goes much further, reflecting on the state of the United States that we find ourselves in today. I feel compelled to label Ebert’s journal as a must-read once again. Roger Ebert: The gathering storm / [Read More]
