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Getting Full Picture of Health Care Costs Can Be Guessing Game

As part of an ongoing push for greater price transparency, the federal government on Jan. 1 began requiring hospitals to post price lists on their websites. It's not clear whether all of the state's hospitals have posted prices - there are no penalties for those that don't - but the Omaha metropoli…
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Paige Charleston, MD

When it comes to patient care, Dr. Paige Charleston’s mission is to develop strong bonds with each of her patients. She believes that in order to provide exceptional care for people, it is essential to develop good relationships by taking the time to listen to the questions and concerns of each pers…
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Dr. Klug Now Seeing Patients at HealthWest Clinic

OMAHA – Dr. Michael Klug had a unique path to practicing internal medicine.After earning a Doctor of Pharmacy from Creighton University, he worked as a pharmacist for four years before shifting gears.“I just wanted a little bit more comprehensive involvement with the patient,” said Dr. Klug, wh…
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Methodist Physicians Clinic Regency Welcomes Dr. Fleming

OMAHA – Dr. Natalie Fleming’s decision to pursue a career in medicine stemmed from a high school science teacher who not only taught her the basics of biology and chemistry, but also “gave me the confidence to continue to pursue my passion.”In working with children at Methodist Physicians Clinic Reg…
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New Methodist Clinic Focuses on Senior Care, Welcomes 2 Specialists

OMAHA – Methodist Health System is proud to announce the opening of a new referral-based clinic dedicated to helping patients with age-related and cognitive health challenges.The Geriatric Assessment Clinic at Methodist Physicians Clinic Indian Hills offers full geriatric evaluations and acts as a c…
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KETV Chronicle: Methodist Pediatrician Discusses Back-to-School Anxiety

It's the time of year when kids are getting ready to head back to school. Whether it's a new school, new teachers, new classmates or other changes, students can have a lot on their minds.But how do students and parents distinguish between what's healthy and what's not?"Having a worry, having a fear,…
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Health Systems Exploring Ways to Save Money and Patient Dollars

When it comes to medical procedures, less is sometimes better for patients — and, in some cases, for health care costs. At a time of growing concern about rising health care costs, any savings that come by avoiding scans, tests and treatments that don’t help patients are considered a good thing. To…
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Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Recognized for Heart Attack Care

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital has received the Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Gold Quality Achievement Award and Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of p…
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Birth Services

Why Methodist?With nearly 6,000 babies born each year at Methodist labor and delivery in Omaha, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Methodist Fremont Health, area families have made Methodist their No. 1 choice for childbirth services. Our team of providers and health care professionals provides…
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Dermatology

Helping you take care of your biggest organ — your skin Proper care of the skin — especially skin damaged by disease, aging, sunlight or other environmental factors — is vital to good health. The dermatologists at Methodist specialize in the evaluation, treatment and management of conditions a…