Women's Health

You and Your Health Care Provider See All  Maintaining Your Personal Health Record in You and Your Health Care Provider A PHR can help reduce or eliminate duplicate tests and allow you to receive faster, safer treatment and care in an emergency. It also can help you play a more active role in your health care. ...more  How to Take Part in Every Medical Decision in You and Your Health Care Provider Well-informed people who play a significant role in deciding how they're going to treat their health conditions are likely to feel better about the decision process. ...more  Choosing a Hospital in You and Your Health Care Provider You don't have time to choose a hospital if you have a health emergency. But if you're facing surgery or treatment for a particular health condition, taking time to find a hospital that meets your needs is well worth the effort. ...more  How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User in You and Your Health Care Provider The benefits of being an active medical consumer include better health, more effective health care, and lower health costs. ...more  How to Cut Your Hospital Bills in You and Your Health Care Provider Although you may not be able to avoid a hospital stay, there are ways to trim the expenses. ...more  How to Get Medications for Less in You and Your Health Care Provider Here are strategies from the Food and Drug Administration to help you cut your prescription costs by 50 percent or more. ...more