Abby Norman

My name is Abby Norman and I am a healthcare blogger. With over 10 years of experience in the medical field, I have developed a passion for helping others understand the complexities of healthcare.
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Medicaid Expansion: How Does It Affect You?

It’s almost time for open enrollment – and this year, there are…

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The ABCs of Specialty Pharmacy

Anyone who has ever had the displeasure of heading to the pharmacy…

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7 Psychology Hacks to Improve Patient Satisfaction

Unless you’re a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse, you may not remember that…

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5 Changes Implemented by a Florida Hospital to Improve the ER

For most healthcare systems, the ongoing dilemmas surrounding streamlining emergency room services…

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Secrets of Population Health Management [INFOGRAPHIC]

In the wake of Ebola, healthcare systems worldwide are focusing more than…

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Why Is Behavioral Health Integration So Rare?

When we think of costly health conditions, the first that comes to…

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Eeny Meeny Miney Money: Understanding Fee-for-Service Alternatives

When we look at the fee-for-service model from only one perspective, it’s…

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7 Steps to Avoid Another Ebola-Like Pandemic

For all the conversations happening about Ebola right now, startlingly few of…

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Should You Give Up on ACOs?

Anytime a major change occurs in healthcare, and organizations are asked to…

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5 Collection Strategies That Won’t Ruin Your Relationship with Patients

When patients have outstanding balances, it can be frustrating for all involved…

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