Take charge of your health

The Winter 2007 issue of Connective Issues, the newsletter of the National Marfan Foundation, has an article on "Tips for Better Communication with Your Doctor" on pages 8 and 9. You can temporarily view the Winter 2007 newsletter at http://www.marfan.org/nmf/files/2007%20CI%20Winter.pdf.

Health insurance

Consumer Guides for Getting and Keeping Health Insurance, from the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute - find information about health insurance options in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. This site also includes three booklets in the series "Managing Medical Bills: Strategies for Navigating the Health Care System".

Glossary of Health Insurance Terms, from the Health Insurance Resource Center - definitions of common terms associated with health insurance.

Managing Referrals and the Billing Process to Prevent Unpleasant Surprises, from the Professional Patient weblog. Includes a Referral Tracker template that you can use to track your own referrals.

Disability insurance

Guide to Disability Income Insurance, from America's Health Insurance Plans - information about why you need disability insurance, and things to consider when shopping for disability insurance.

Medications

Consumer Reports' "Best Buy Drugs" - yes, Consumer Reports rated what they consider the best drugs in a given class of medications. Best buy drugs have the best combination of effectiveness, safety, and cost.