Partner With Your Doctor for Best Results
Here are five tips to make the most of every minute your provider spends with you during an appointment:
- Be clear. Describe your symptoms factually, quickly, and without unnecessary details. Sometimes symptoms aren’t being ignored by the doctor, they’re just lost in a long list.
- Be persistent. If your provider dismisses your concern, don’t give up. Ask questions like, “What do you think it could be?” or “What do I do if these symptoms get worse?”
- Be proactive. Get a second opinion if your doctor recommends surgery, you have a major diagnosis (like cancer or a chronic condition), or you feel uncomfortable with your options.
- Be invested. Know your own health risks and take steps to reduce them. Make sure you get preventive services and regular dental and vision exams.
- Be informed. Ask your doctor for resources (specialists, programs, websites, videos, etc.) to help you manage any health conditions you have.
Make the Most of Your Benefits
There’s no cost to you for these benefits that help you live your healthiest life:
- Livongo Diabetes Management helps you manage diabetes and provides free supplies, delivered to your home. Get started at join.Livongo.com/ bledsoe (reg code: BLEDSOE) or call (800) 945-4355.
- Regence Empower™ can help you start a fitness routine, lose weight, improve your sleep, or support your quest for other healthy goals. Download the app and get started today.
- Quit For Life® can help you (and your dependents 18 years and older) stop smoking for good. Call (866) QUIT-4-LIFE (784-8454) or go to quitnow. net (type Bledsoe Health Trust for employer).
When you need extensive health services, a Regence Care Manager can provide one-on-one support and answer questions, coordinate your care among your providers, and make sure you get the most from your benefit coverage. Log in at regence. com to learn more about the Care Management program.