MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'discount'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:03:31 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028610&cid=t_139610_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D299 Hospitals will spend over $14 billion each year to service medical technology and IT.  But, unlike labor or utilities, the cost of service is negotiable.  Service on medical technology is at least a $1 to $2 million (.5% of the overall budget) line item for a 200-bed hospital.  Larger teaching facilities would see this number easily reach $3 to $5 million.  So, with hospital margins ranging around 4% to 6% and as many as 25% functioning in the red, a couple million dollars is a big deal. I asked Julio Huerta, EE, MPH, director of medical engineering at the University of North Carolina Health Care System in Chapel Hill, NC, about the impact of service costs.  Huerta said, “You buy a piece of equipment and everybody understands about negotiating very tough upfront when you purchase eq... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028610 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:35:39 +0100 5028610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424506&cid=t_139610_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2Fa-I7U05XJA8%2Ftubal-reversal-discount-affordable-reversal-surgery.html Tubal reversal discounts are plentiful at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Their standard price of $6900 offers substantial discounts on reversal surgery and they offer many other ways to save money when planning a tubal reversal surgery. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424506 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:05:58 +0100 4424506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733084&cid=t_139610_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fget-a-discount-if-your-doctor-is-running-late%2F2010.07.07 Should doctors face consequences if they run late? From The New York Times’ health blog, Well, comes a story where a medical group promises “same-day appointments and longer, more personalized visits that start on time.” Sounds good, right? But it comes with a caveat, namely, a $199 annual membership fee. A tremendous amount of primary care can be bought with that amount of money, and if patients were willing to pay that, service will most definitely improve. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733084 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:19 +0100 3733084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921779&cid=t_139610_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F D-Kimberly: There are more and more entrepreneurs entering the market every year, and many different opportunities presented at every turn. If you want to start your own skincare line from home, how would you go about it? Firstly, when starting a business you will need to create a customized business plan with which you will be able to approach potential investors or creditors. A business plan to be used for your skincare business will entail a lot of preparation, not to mention a vast amount of printed material. You will also need a significant amount of copies to be given to all of your potential creditors, and in this case you will need to make use of a discount printing service that can offer you affordable rates. Starting a skincare business from home will also require you to print a... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921779 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:54:29 +0100 4921779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872086&cid=t_139610_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fblog%2Fwwwbjbeadcom-teach-you-make-beaded-jewelry-pleasure It's not difficult to make beaded jewelry and it can also be fun; a lot of people make jewelry to give as handmade jewelry gifts to family and friends or to sell as a source of extra income. If you can develop some skill in jewelry making, then you can do the same. You can make just about any sort of jewelry you want from beads. You can create beaded earrings, necklace , bracelet and more easily. In fact, once you get the hang of making your own beaded jewelry, you'll be able to craft pieces which are of the same quality as those you can buy in shops! One of the best things about making beaded jewelry is that you can make your own jewelry to wear; you'll never have to puzzle over what will go with that outfit you want to wear, since you can make the perfect piece yourself! You can also c... meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872086 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:09:14 +0100 2872086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828357&cid=t_139610_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Flina-miles%2Flinda-miles-dr-rhonda-savage-on-dental-benefit-plans%2F TWO SIDES OF THE MANAGEMENT COIN: DENTAL BENEFIT PLANS STAFF’S VIEWPOINT: BY: Linda Miles, CMC DOCTOR’S VIEPOINT: BY: Rhonda Savage, DDS Dental insurance can be a frustrating topic for dentists and dental team members. In this article, we’ll review common concerns from both sides, then present an end-of-the-year insurance benefits template that you can use for your insurance patients. Staff’s Viewpoint “There are just too many insurance plans to keep track of. Why don’t the patients understand their dental benefits?” “I get so weary trying to explain these benefits.” “It is so time-consuming to do pre-authorizations, and 80% of the patients still say ‘no’ to treatment after we wait for weeks to get the responses back. What a waste of time!” “Doc... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828357 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:03:02 +0100 2828357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804270&cid=t_139610_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F09%2Fman-transformation-how-to-attract-and-enjoy-a-fulfilling-relationship%2F A few months ago I mentioned in our forums, on Facebook, and on Twitter that I was evaluating several relationship courses from David DeAngelo. If you aren’t familiar with his work, David DeAngelo is the pen-name of Eben Pagan, a man who achieved tremendous success creating and selling various courses (ebooks, DVDs, etc) about dating and relationships. His most popular item is an e-book called Double Your Dating. Since these courses tend to be fairly involved, I decided to ask for feedback from people who’d already gone through some of them to see if they’d be worth my time to evaluate. To be honest I was partly hoping that people would trash them because that would save me a lot of time. However, the feedback I received about David’s work was very positive overal... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:46:51 +0100 2804270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645420&cid=t_139610_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fsave-5-rembrandt-2-hour-whitening-kit%2F The “Dental Heroes Deal of the Week” for this week is $5 off a Rembrandt 2-Hour Whitening Kit. Rembrandt promotes this product as the “only at-home whitening kit on the market that visibly whitens teeth in just 2 hours!” Does it work? I have yet to personally try this product, so I can’t say for sure. However, I found a glowing review on youtube. Review of Rembrandt’s 2-Hour Whitening Kit on Youtube Product Features One teeth-whitening kit containing three 2.47-milliliter syringes and two mouthguards (7.41 total milliliters) Dramatically whitens teeth in only one, two-hour session Contains two syringes — one for a two-hour session, and one for a touch-up; features a fresh mint flavor Be ready in a flash and feel confident about your white smile b... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645420 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:52:46 +0100 2645420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584149&cid=t_139610_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7409 Yenjai.net has an interesting tale to tell. Patients asking for discounts - not uncommon in Malaysia, perhaps even more common in Penang, so I am told (these canny Penangites will ask for discounts for everything, probably even the free air in petrol stations). Quoting Yenjai: While I was typing out the treatment for the young gentleman, suddenly he asked: As I am a poor student, do you think you can give me some discount for the consultation? I answered: I will see to that. I was contemplating it while he walked towards the door. His handphone started ringing and he pulled it out from his pocket. It was the latest model of Iphone! I guess “poor students” have other priorities in life. You can’t always judge patients by appearance though. A retired physician once told me ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584149 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2584149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442154&cid=t_139610_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Faquafresh-white-trays-save-7-dollars%2F Which Whitening Product is Best? I get asked quite often which whitening product works best? Frankly, there isn’t a right answer to this question. The whitening product that works best is the one that works best for you. Of course you won’t know which product works best for you without trying them out. Luckily, most major dental product manufacturers realize the intense competition in the market and frequently offer deep discounts to entice you to try THEIR products. Recently, Aquafresh® got into the act with their White Trays® Pro Gentle System™ product. Aquafresh® White Tray® Pro Gentle System™ Facts The Pro Gentle System™ is different than normal whitening strips because it includes Pro Gentle™ toothpaste that prepares teeth and helps minimize whitening-related ... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442154 Wed, 27 May 2009 03:55:19 +0100 2442154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512061&cid=t_139610_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2F7-off-crest-whitestrips-advanced-seal%2F It amazes me how quickly Crest has been able to push out new whitening products in the last few years. They’re at it again with a new whitening product that just debuted last week called Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal. I’m actually pretty excited about these strips in particular because they feature a new “advanced seal” technology that adheres the strips to your teeth like never before – or so that’s the claim. Crest illustrates the “adhering power” of the Advanced Seal strips this way: With revolutionary new Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal, life doesn’t stop just because you’re whitening. Its groundbreaking adhesive formulation holds the Whitestrips in place, so you can whistle along with the radio, take a shower, and even drin... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512061 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:25:59 +0100 2512061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971042&cid=t_139610_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F376794546%2F Just wanted to pass this on to all of you. Shawna over at Paragon International has authorized me to offer you 10% off StarSmilez products with the coupon code: “Heroes” (without quotes). If you’ll remember, I recently reviewed a StarSmilez product by the name of Lil’ Ollie Z Mutt. If you haven’t read the review, I’d recommend doing so, because this is really a great learning tool for children and a solid product all-around. Enjoy your 10% off, and thanks goes out to Shawna for providing us with the coupon code. (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971042 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:24:49 +0100 1971042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1680088&cid=t_139610_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D43 M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood Laboratories is offering readers of my blog a discount of $50 off of M.A.Z.E.’s state-of-the-art cord blood banking for the month of August.  M.A.Z.E. is not offering this discount through any other blogs, just this one.  Simply use discount code blog when registering. M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood Laboratories sets the industry standard for cord blood banking and manages to provide the best quality cord blood banking at an affordable price.  M.A.Z.E. does this by foregoing expensive advertising and promotional campaigns.  M.A.Z.E. invests in the areas that most benefits parents, the processing and storage of their babies’ cord blood. For additional information on the offer, you can call M.A.Z.E. at (914) 683-0000 or send an email to information@mazecordblood.com.... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1680088 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:19:54 +0100 1680088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971077&cid=t_139610_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F330342315%2F With access to quality, affordable dental care increasingly limited, I find it vitally important to discuss the cost-saving benefits of what is known as a discount dental plan. But, before I do, let me explain why. 100+ Million Americans Without Dental Coverage According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 100 million Americans are currently living without any form of affordable dental care coverage. This is certainly an alarming number considering the widely accepted link between dental health and overall health. The National Association of Dental Plans(NADP) considers discount dental plans as a viable, cost-effective alternative to traditional dental insurance: “With an estimated 45 percent of Americans not having any type of dental coverage, and the dental... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971077 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:35:01 +0100 1971077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393993&cid=t_139610_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fnegotiating-healthcare-costs-mri-quoted.html An MRI that was quoted by a doctor's office and local healthcare sources at $2,000 only cost a patient who paid cash $600. This smaller amount was then reimbursed by insurance. The $2,000 is the amount that would have been billed to insurance if payment was expected from that source. By offering to pay in cash, then turning the bill over to the insurance company for reimbursement, the cost was only $600.I know, because I was that patient, and the MRI was for my injured knee. The point is that negotiating medical costs by offering to pay cash resulted in a bill of less than 1/3 the amount that would have been billed to insurance. To avoid paying a balance due if the insurance did not cover the full amount, I offered cash to see what would happen, and this was the result.Research in my area ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393993 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:42:00 +0100 1393993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1346336&cid=t_139610_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F262844677%2F The next Learning & the Brain conference edition is April 26-29, 2008, in Cambridge, MA. We recommend it highly for educators interested in learning more about latest brain research findings and implications for teaching. See Detailed program. Description: Cognitive neuroscience has discovered that the brain is not ‘hardwired’ from birth, but holds a remarkable lifelong power to change—a phenomenon called ‘plasticity.’ Positive or negative environments, exercise, nurturance, learning, and other experiences continue to change the brain throughout life. These revolutionary findings point to new possibilities for ‘rewiring’ the brain to help overcome learning disorders and to enhance memory, learning, IQ and achievement in all learners. - Brain-based teaching for children,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1346336 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:30:29 +0100 1346336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979700&cid=t_139610_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F175003828%2F Context: Last February we had the chance to attend a great conference on how brain research is influencing education. Highly recommended. Caroline wrote our impressions, summarized as "It was a fascinating mix of neuroscientists and educators talking with and listening to each other. Some topics were meant to be applied today, but many were food for thought - insight on where science and education are headed and how they influence each other". See some of our take-aways below. Announcement: the 2008 edition of this conference, titled Using Brain Research to Enhance Learning, Attention & Memory For Educators, Parents and Clinicians, will take place in San Francisco,  on February 7-9th, 2008. The organizers have kindly invited me to deliver a lecture on Interventions to Sha... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979700 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:22:35 +0100 979700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=966546&cid=t_139610_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F170271574%2F For a limited time only: we can offer a 10% Discount and Free shipping for SharpBrains readers who want to buy MindFit brain fitness program. Simply visit this website introduce the Discount Code SB-MF-10 in the Discounts/Coupons field as you check out.  Note: by clicking here you will visit a different website, unafiliated with us.  Please remember that we have not developed MindFit, but consider it one of the programs with good grades in our 10-Question Evaluation Checklist, so we are glad to have secured this discount. Below you have some demos, so you get a sense of the types of exercises we are talking about. Have fun! The "Inside and Outside" task was designed to train your divided attention skills. Divided attention is the ability to pay attention to more than one t... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=966546 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:04:42 +0100 966546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=797933&cid=t_139610_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F14%2Ftry-cutting-your-health-care-bills%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Daily newsHealth care is expensive, even for those with insurance. My treatment with the breast cancer drug Herceptin cost $5,000 every three weeks for 52 weeks. Insurance paid 80 percent; I was responsible for 20. That's $1,000 every three weeks. Not exactly affordable.What many of us don't know is that we can play an active role in cutting our health care bills. We can shop around for everything, for example. Before filling a prescription, consider comparing prices offered at mail-order and online pharmacies with those of larger retailers. You may even find that mom and pop shops offer competitive rates since they can set their own pricing. Don't forget about generic drugs too. Ask your doctor if a generic version of your medication is just as good as a brand na... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=797933 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 797933