Insights 2006: Consumer Resources

 

 

Health Information
Choosing Quality Health Care (AHRQ) - To help you make health care decisions using information about quality.
Finding Consumer Health Information FAQ (Dept of Health & Human Services) - Has tips for finding information about lab tests, drugs, doctors, and more.
Healthfinder (Dept of Health & Human Services)- This site has information on diseases, conditions, injuries, organizations, and drug information.
The Mayo Clinic - Consumer tools and information about your health, condition, and living well.
Web MD - Source for medical news and information, guides for health conditions and healthy living.
Health Questions
Next Steps After Your Diagnosis (AHRQ) -A guide for people with almost any disease or condition. And it has tips to help you learn more about your specific problem and how it can be treated. Spanish Version
Health Library (Dept of Health & Human Services) - Some topics include: Diseases & Conditions, Featured Topics, Frequently Asked Questions, Online Checkups, Prevention & Wellness
Health Guide (AARP) - Is a new health information service designed to help you play an active role in managing your health." Includes information about general health, medications, medical tests, support groups and Medicare.
Hospital Information
Hospital Compare - A tool for adults, including people with Medicare. The tool provides information on how well the hospitals in your area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions.
QualityCheck.org - Find a hospital that meets the The Joint Commission patient safety and quality standards.
Insurance Companies in Georgia
(Please Note - This list is not complete)
Aetna Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Cigna Healthcare Coventry Healthcare
Kaiser-Permanente United Healthcare
Insurance Information

Georgia Insurance Commisioner - Definitions for insurance terms, and and insurance question & answer page.
Consumer's Guide to Getting & Keeping Health Insurance in Georgia (Georgetown University Health Policy Institute)

Health Insurance Choices (AHRQ) - Will help you choose a plan that is right for you