Comments on: All About the Healthcare Blogosphere: A Word with Fard Johnmar http://www.diabetesmine.com/2006/06/all_about_the_h.html A gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:38:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Efrain Arroyave, MD http://www.diabetesmine.com/2006/06/all_about_the_h.html/comment-page-1#comment-35697 Efrain Arroyave, MD Sat, 10 May 2008 03:53:51 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2006/06/28/all-about-the-healthcare-blogosphere-a-word-with-fard-johnmar/#comment-35697 DISCOUNT BLOOD TESTS VIA THE INTERNET AT WWW.ECONOLABS.COM Stat Health Screens, LLC, brokers Discounted Blood Tests to consumers throughout the U.S. - via the internet. Millions of consumers who use google.com to search for medical information can now locate discounted blood tests within a few miles of their zip code. This service is convenient, confidential, quick and affordable with up to 60% discount for the same blood tests as walk-in labs, hospitals and clinics. For example: "wellness panel” for liver, kidney, urinalysis and cholesterol tests cost about $85.00; these same tests can cost over $350 in walk-in labs, hospitals and clinics. "This innovative and timely concept attracts healthy people monitoring their wellness, as well as those who want to save money on their physician-ordered blood tests. It’s just like shopping for anything else online,” said Gail Urban, RN. Individuals simply visit www.econolabs.com or call a toll free number (877.326.6652) for pricing of specific test(s). After payment with a credit card, econoLABS’ in-house doctors prepare and sign the paperwork for the nearest Patient Service Center; thus, a doctor’s order is not required. These Patient Service Centers are certified under provisions of a federal lab-safety statute; and they are staffed by licensed phlebotomists who draw the blood for certified, national clinical laboratories. Blood test results are typically available within two days; and can also be faxed to the consumer and/or their physician. Test results are reported as normal or abnormal; and, the normal range is clearly indicated. While health screens and blood tests are only a part of what goes into a diagnosis, consumers are cautioned that the results should be considered in the context of an overall relationship with their personal physician. In as much as patients get less face-time with their doctors, these blood tests can provide them with helpful information so that they know what questions to ask their doctors. To keep costs down, no government or private insurance is accepted. ### Contact: Efrain Arroyave, MD www.econoLABS.com Toll Free: 877.326.6652 econoLABS@aol.com DISCOUNT BLOOD TESTS VIA THE INTERNET AT http://WWW.ECONOLABS.COM

Stat Health Screens, LLC, brokers Discounted Blood Tests to consumers throughout the U.S. – via the internet.

Millions of consumers who use google.com to search for medical information can now locate discounted blood tests within a few miles of their zip code. This service is convenient, confidential, quick and affordable with up to 60% discount for the same blood tests as walk-in labs, hospitals and clinics. For example: “wellness panel” for liver, kidney, urinalysis and cholesterol tests cost about $85.00; these same tests can cost over $350 in walk-in labs, hospitals and clinics.

“This innovative and timely concept attracts healthy people monitoring their wellness, as well as those who want to save money on their physician-ordered blood tests. It’s just like shopping for anything else online,” said Gail Urban, RN. Individuals simply visit http://www.econolabs.com or call a toll free number (877.326.6652) for pricing of specific test(s). After payment with a credit card, econoLABS’ in-house doctors prepare and sign the paperwork for the nearest Patient Service Center; thus, a doctor’s order is not required. These Patient Service Centers are certified under provisions of a federal lab-safety statute; and they are staffed by licensed phlebotomists who draw the blood for certified, national clinical laboratories.

Blood test results are typically available within two days; and can also be faxed to the consumer and/or their physician. Test results are reported as normal or abnormal; and, the normal range is clearly indicated.

While health screens and blood tests are only a part of what goes into a diagnosis, consumers are cautioned that the results should be considered in the context of an overall relationship with their personal physician.

In as much as patients get less face-time with their doctors, these blood tests can provide them with helpful information so that they know what questions to ask their doctors.

To keep costs down, no government or private insurance is accepted.

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]]> By: Brian http://www.diabetesmine.com/2006/06/all_about_the_h.html/comment-page-1#comment-35696 Brian Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:24:16 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2006/06/28/all-about-the-healthcare-blogosphere-a-word-with-fard-johnmar/#comment-35696 Working for a non-profit, I was interested in the comment about NP's not embracing the blogosphere. I personally think what you are seeing is the lack of comfort in the internet. I am an event coordinator, and get a good number of ideas from blogs, websites, etc., but I know I am the exception. At 28, I spend more time on the web in a day than most of my co-workers do in a month. For me, it's what I grew up with and the first place I turn for information. For most of my collegues, it's just somewhere to check emails. The trend will change, but not right away... you have to wait a few years. Amy, keep up the great work. You've helped me a tremendous amount - and I'm only trying to understand diabetes, luckily not live with it (yet). Working for a non-profit, I was interested in the comment about NP’s not embracing the blogosphere. I personally think what you are seeing is the lack of comfort in the internet. I am an event coordinator, and get a good number of ideas from blogs, websites, etc., but I know I am the exception. At 28, I spend more time on the web in a day than most of my co-workers do in a month. For me, it’s what I grew up with and the first place I turn for information. For most of my collegues, it’s just somewhere to check emails. The trend will change, but not right away… you have to wait a few years. Amy, keep up the great work. You’ve helped me a tremendous amount – and I’m only trying to understand diabetes, luckily not live with it (yet).

]]> By: HealthCareVox http://www.diabetesmine.com/2006/06/all_about_the_h.html/comment-page-1#comment-35699 HealthCareVox Fri, 30 Jun 2006 03:16:27 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2006/06/28/all-about-the-healthcare-blogosphere-a-word-with-fard-johnmar/#comment-35699 <strong>Chatting About The Healthcare Blogosphere With Amy Tenderich</strong> Amy Tenderich, author of DiabetesMine chats with me about the healthcare blogosphere. Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts with you Amy!For those of you coming to the site for the first time, please have a look around. If... Chatting About The Healthcare Blogosphere With Amy Tenderich

Amy Tenderich, author of DiabetesMine chats with me about the healthcare blogosphere. Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts with you Amy!For those of you coming to the site for the first time, please have a look around. If…

]]> By: medmusings http://www.diabetesmine.com/2006/06/all_about_the_h.html/comment-page-1#comment-35698 medmusings Thu, 29 Jun 2006 06:20:14 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2006/06/28/all-about-the-healthcare-blogosphere-a-word-with-fard-johnmar/#comment-35698 <strong>links for 2006-06-29</strong> Diaper Days, our film screening catering exclusively to moms, dads and their kids, now screens the first Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm at Camera 7 Pruneyard. Tickets are only $6.50, with kids under 4 admitted free. A great way to get out of the h... links for 2006-06-29

Diaper Days, our film screening catering exclusively to moms, dads and their kids, now screens the first Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm at Camera 7 Pruneyard. Tickets are only $6.50, with kids under 4 admitted free. A great way to get out of the h…

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