All of us at PacificSource are deeply affected by the murder of George Floyd and other racist attacks and deaths of persons in the Black community. We recognize that our organization must do more to express intolerance for racism and work to become a stronger voice for positive change [...]
Help us improve your healthcare experience by completing an important survey. Watch that mailbox: You may soon receive a healthcare survey from a firm called SPH Analytics. If you get the mailing (or you receive the email version), it means you’ve been selected to participate in a national effort to [...]
As a PacificSource member, you pay nothing for routine physicals, routine mammograms, immunizations, routine colonoscopies, well-baby care, and more. Plus, there’s no charge for several preventive prescriptions. And that’s just for starters. PacificSource is always seeking ways to deliver higher quality of care at a lower cost to its members. [...]
Like all things associated with maintaining good health, needschange as we age. Plus, research shows a link between periodontal (i.e., gum) health and overall systemic health, which includes heart disease, diabetes, stroke, premature births, arthritis, lung disease, breast cancer, and more. Here’s an overview for good dental health at every [...]
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it,” business management guru Peter Drucker asserted. It could be argued that this nugget of wisdom applies to healthcare as well as business. And one effective measurement tool for healthcare quality is a survey called the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and [...]
It can be difficult to keep up with what’s going on in the world of health insurance and understand how your health coverage works. Here are 7 concepts that may help you better understand your health insurance benefits. Benefit Summary: Reading your Benefit Summary is probably the best way to [...]
Ever since Edward Jenner introduced his vaccine for smallpox in 1796, vaccines have drastically reduced or nearly eradicated diseases such as polio, whooping cough, and mumps. Many vaccine-preventable diseases are especially difficult for very young children, and many times they end up hospitalized. Measles and Pertussis (AKA Whooping Cough) are [...]
Let’s say you have health insurance and you’ve found a highly recommended doctor. You verified she’s in-network and accepting new patients. You’re all set. Thumbs up! Then you get sick, try to make an appointment, and can't get an appointment as soon as you need to. What? Thumbs down! If [...]
“If you can't measure it, you can't improve it,” business management guru Peter Drucker asserted. It could be argued that this nugget of wisdom applies to healthcare as well as business. And one effective measurement tool for healthcare quality is a survey called the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and [...]
You may soon receive one or more IRS forms providing you with information about the health insurance coverage you had or were offered in 2017. These forms provide information to help you complete your Federal tax return: Form 1095-A: The Health Insurance Marketplace sends this form to individuals who enrolled through [...]
