Videos
Living with the Diagnosis: A Patient Advocate Shares Her Journey with Scleroderma
Meghan Davis is a scleroderma warrior. Her journey has been fraught with many of the challenges that women with an autoimmune disease face. Today, we hear about her battle and how it has led her to become a powerful advocate for other women.The driving force for that is her mission and motto, Powering Life Possible,…
Read MoreCommunication Tips for Managing the Healthcare Providers on Your Team
In our discussion with Dr. Betsy Bennett, we learn how to best communicate with your healthcare providers, including: how to handle the most common challenges a woman with an autoimmune disease faces when managing communication with her healthcare team; how to actively participate in decision-making processes; how to navigate the dynamics among various specialists; and…
Read MoreMedical Gaslighting: What It Is, How to Recognize It, and What to Do About It
“It’s all in your head.” “You’re overreacting.” In this discussion with Dr. Alan Feren, we learn about medical gaslighting: what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do about it. This video is part of a collaborative series between United States of Healthcare and My Care Friends highlighting women and autoimmune diseases. In…
Read MoreHow to Navigate Your Feelings When Newly Diagnosed with an Autoimmune Disease
Newly diagnosed with an autoimmune disease? Today we talk with Dr. Betsy Bennett, who shares some coping strategies and resources for navigating a new diagnosis, or for coping with long-standing experience for those living with a condition. This video is part of a collaborative series between United States of Healthcare and My Care Friends highlighting…
Read MoreHow To Save On Prescription Costs
Do you or your loved one have an ongoing condition where you need to take medicines every day? You can manage the costs of your prescription drugs. The costs of medicines add up quickly. Get tips for what you can do to keep your costs as low as possible. Sign up to be the first…
Read MoreWhat Does Medical Necessity Mean, and Why Should You Care
The way your health plan defines medical necessity impacts how it decides which health care services it will pay for. Our experts unpack the details. Get the straightforward and easy-to-understand explanation you need so you can advocate for yourself. Sign up to be the first to know about our next live discussion. You’ll also receive…
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