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Should I teach them the right way to care for patients?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Dr. G

Do I train them in the best way I know how to take care of the kids in their care, or do I tell them what they’ll need to know to give kids the level of care their insurance company is willing to pay for and to go home at night with a clear conscience? Continue reading →

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The challenges families face in finding the right help…

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Dr. G

We’re sharing this post to begin calling attention to the challenges many families experience finding the right help for their child when their child experiences a mental health crisis. Continue reading →

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How “prior authorizations” impact kids with disabilities…

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Dr. G

I’m all for controlling medical costs and trying to apply rational rules to our use of expensive medications and procedures. But in the current system, everything seems to be in service of the corporate side of medicine, not the patient. The clinical rationale and the actual patient — not to mention the doctors and nurses involved in the care — are at best secondary concerns.
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Hot Topics: Money and Children’s Mental Health: An Insurance Parable

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Dr. G

We’ll kick off Children’s Mental Health Week by focusing on the challenges families face when seeking to access services for their kids through their health insurance benefits. Continue reading →

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