Pharmacists aren’t the bad guys, but the pharmacies they work for can take advantage of you when you have to pay the “cash” price (the full retail cost) for your prescriptions. When your prescriptions are lost, stolen, or accidentally damaged, your insurance company often won’t cover the replacement costs, which leaves you covering the whole tab. This article addresses how to protect yourself when paying for your prescription medications without insurance.
Read MoreWhat is really happening behind the scenes at insurance companies to block patients from more expensive (and sometimes more effective) medical treatments? This article discusses the need for transparency and reform of the involvement of “hired gun” physicians in routine denials of medical coverage.
Read MoreThe Covid-19 pandemic has fueled racism directed at Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) people, and people of color continue to battle against structural racism, cultural appropriation and cultural insensitivity. This article addresses the reasons why Kung Fu Psychiatry is changing its name to The Psychiatry Resource.
Read MoreIn 2020, I launched my Kung Fu Psychiatry blog, published 43 articles and 31 book reviews and spent more money than my blog earned. This article addresses the highs, the lows and the lessons learned from my first year blogging on KungFuPsychiatry.com.
Read MoreThe Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act (SBHPA) was a major step toward mental health parity in the US. Before its passage, many Americans, especially those with ERISA-based health plans, were not protected by federal and state mental health parity laws. This article describes the history of mental health parity and what people can do to advocate for themselves.
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