Posted on June 25, 2012
An advance directive is a document that clearly states your wishes regarding healthcare and end-of-life decisions should you become too ill or injured to state your wishes for yourself. Types of Advance Directives: A Durable Power of Attorney is when you name someone to act on your behalf regarding financial and legal matters. This person […]
Posted on June 25, 2012
As an employer you may have heard about deductible or high deductible health plans. Here at HNE, we want members to be better consumers. HNE members should know how their plan works and how their plan can work for them. Being a better health care consumer empowers members to make smarter health care purchasing decisions. […]
Posted on June 25, 2012
Being an educated patient might be the best defense against medical errors. One of the most frequent factors in medical errors is poor communication. If you’re familiar with your condition and ask good questions, you can do a lot to ensure safer care. You can use the safety tips below as a starting point: Be […]
Posted on June 25, 2012
Here is the first in a series of excerpts from an HNE white paper titled: My Mother’s Health Plan: Everything I Need to Know About Good Health I Learned From My Mother, by Peter F. Straley, HNE President and CEO. We’ll run additional excerpts in future issues of Living Well for HNE members. Introduction Health […]
Posted on June 25, 2012
What is a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)? Simply stated, PCMH is a transformative care delivery model that empowers patients to take an active role in their health and wellness, and allows providers to tailor a care plan to a patient’s unique needs across all levels of the care continuum – from preventive care to […]
Posted on June 25, 2012
Did you have trouble sleeping last night? If you said “yes,” you’re not alone. The National Sleep Foundation’s most recent poll shows only four in ten respondents reported getting a good night’s sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to high blood pressure, depression, and increased risk of heart disease and stroke as well as other […]
Posted on June 25, 2012
At the beginning of this year, HNE sent you a Health and Wellness Calendar. Each month, the calendar provides health and wellness tips, screening recommendations, and information about events taking place that month. We’d like to hear from you. What did you think of the HNE Health and Wellness Calendar? Would you please take a […]
Posted on June 25, 2012
This recipe is another one of my swappers. A spin-off of nachos served at a popular restaurant, just much better for the waistline! 4 corn tortillas 1 cup refried beans, warmed 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 16 jalapeno rings Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut tortillas into quarters. Spray cookie sheet and the top of […]