We have all witnessed or heard about things that defy logic. Well what you’re about to read is going to fit into that category.

A study published in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, in April 2013 revealed something that might surprise you. Hospitals make more money when medical errors are committed.

I mean I understand how it happens. Someone has a procedure, an error occurs and they have to remain in the hospital for more treatment resulting in a higher hospital bill. But does that seem right?  The issue raised by doctor and writer Michael Kirsch is if hospitals or physicians should be able to charge more for extra care that was preventable.

Kirsch points out that there’s a movement away from fee-for-service medicine which can lead to excessive care. Value based care where quality is measured and reimbursed is the new concept and part of the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare.

Medical mistakes are difficult to define and there’s no disputing they cost money. But Kirsch says he’s not convinced doctors should not be paid for services rendered. Why should a consulting doctor, called in when a mistake occurs, not be paid for his professional opinion?

One way to help reduce medical mistakes is to get a second opinion. At SecondOpinions.com, you simply upload your MRI, CT, X-Ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine study and U.S. board-certified, fellowship trained specialist and subspecialist physicians study your images and provide you with their advanced second opinion.

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Diabetes affects 347 million people worldwide according to the World Health Organization. Many of these patients are at risk of developing other medical conditions such as heart attack and stroke.

A new study suggests whole body MRI may be a good way to assess these conditions in diabetic patients.  Whole-body MRI is considered a non-invasive tool because experts say this technique is not associated with radiation exposure.

Using this approach, large body areas can be covered without increased risk. Medical experts believe this could speed up effective treatment for these patients.

Along with its prognostic accuracy another advantage of using the whole-body MRI is that it provides unique insights into soft tissue pathology including cerebral and vascular changes such as restricted blood flow to the brain.

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Starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers, Alexi Ogando, is on the disabled list for the third time this year, according to ESPN. Ogando has been suffering with nerve inflammation in his right shoulder since the middle of August.

Ogando requested a second opinion from sports orthopedist Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed the Rangers’ worst fears. Ogando received an injection and some oral pain medication.

The Rangers are hoping their star pitcher will head back to the mound soon; however, given his string of injuries in 2013 that might just be wishful thinking. Earlier this year, Ogando was benched with shoulder inflammation and right biceps tendinitis. The team says he will return to the rotation when and if he’s healthy.

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to get pain in your shoulder or other joints, like knees and hips. But you deserve answers and the kind of attention the pros receive.

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Teleradiology is gaining international attention. It’s a word the public is just starting to recognize but one with which most health care providers are familiar. Outsourcing imaging diagnostics has been a sensitive topic for administrators who worry about accuracy and the qualifications of the doctors providing the service.

For these reasons and others health care providers have been reluctant to consider outsourcing this service that is so critical to proper diagnosis and treatment. A group of health care providers recently got together and came up with several good reasons to choose outsourcing.

First of all, teleradiology is convenient for patients who no longer have to wait hours for a doctor to make a diagnosis. With companies like USARAD.com, XMRI.com and SecondOpinions.com, specialists and subspecialists read your scans and within as quickly as an hour you receive a report from a U.S. trained board certified physician. And because these doctors are specialists and subspecialists you can be sure to have a more accurate and efficient diagnosis.

Outsourcing imaging diagnostics provides a built-in second opinion an additional set of eyes to review the image helps improve quality control. Quality assurance techniques are a critical part of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Having a minimum of two trained professionals studying that image gives patients peace of mind.

This process also helps to avoid medical errors that could lead to HIPAA violations. The information is stored in private secure platforms compliant with HIPAA regulations. Reducing costs is a reality for hospitals and other medical facilities. Teleradiology saves money. Health care providers don’t have to hire staff to manage the imaging.  And even more important than saving money, patients receive better health care by having access to specialists and subspecialists.

Now not all teleradiology providers are equal. At USARAD.com, XMRI.com and SecondOpinions.com, You simply upload your MRI, CT, X-ray, Mammogram, Ultra-sound or Nuclear Medicine study and our specialists and subspecialists interpret your scans and provide you with their expert opinion. Patients don’t have to wait days or weeks for a consultation. Our physicians are available 24/7/365.

Visit our websites, learn about our services and you will quickly determine that as a pioneer in the field of teleradiology and telemedicine, USARDA.com, XMRI.com and SecondOpinions.com are revolutionizing the healthcare industry by providing accurate, cost effective, quality care to patients across the globe.

It looks like Green Bay Packers DuJuan Harris will be missing the team’s Sept. 8 regular-season opener at San Francisco. The running back has been suffering from knee injuries that kept him on the sidelines during offseason workouts.

After carrying three times for 2 yards against the Seahawks last week, Harris hobbled off the field. A second opinion has revealed the patellar tendon is the source of pain. Now Harris is on the injured reserve list and he admits he will likely need surgery to repair the damage.

Harris started the final four games, including playoffs, for the Packers last season. Hopefully with the proper diagnosis and treatment, he will be able to suit up again real soon.

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to get a second opinion. In fact experts say everyone diagnosed with any condition should receive a second opinion.

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Think about it, if you were the victim of a medical mistake, wouldn’t you want to know how it happened? Sure you would.

That’s the idea behind new research from Washington University School of Medicine. The university’s team conducted a number of focus group studies with doctors and patients separately and doctors and patients together.

What they found was patients wanted to know if a mistake happened during their treatment, why it happened and how it could be prevented in the future. Oh and they also wanted an apology. Not surprising.

Doctors on the other hand were less inclined to admit an error because of the barriers that prevent them from doing so. For instance, most medical institutions prevent admission of mistakes for legal reasons fearing a lawsuit will be filed against the facility.

Researchers suggest a blame-free culture would help ease patient’s mind and restore trust in the doctor-patient relationship. And that could ultimately lead to less medical malpractice lawsuits.

At SecondOpinions.com we want to decrease the number of medical errors and experts say getting a second opinion accomplishes that. We provide second opinions in all areas of medicine because we feel that getting a proper radiologic diagnosis is critical to your care.

You simply upload your MRI, CT, X-Ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine study and U.S. board-certified, fellowship trained doctors and subspecialist experts, trained at top American institutions, study your images and provide you with their advanced second opinion.

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The Bills are playing the waiting game with safety Jairus Byrd. It took him a long time to report to the team in the offseason now Byrd is going to miss more time because of an injured foot.

Byrd is seeking a second opinion on his sore foot from North Carolina Dr. Robert Anderson who just weeks ago delivered a second opinion to Byrd’s teammate Mario Williams.

The Bills are choosing not to worry until Dr. Anderson performs a thorough exam of Byrd’s injury and delivers his diagnosis. At SecondOpinions.com, we believe a proper diagnosis is key to receiving the best treatment.

At SecondOpinions.com, you simply upload your MRI, CT, X-Ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine study and U.S. board-certified, fellowship trained specialists and subspecialists, study your images and provide you with their advanced second opinion.

Our proprietary RADIOLOGY-ON-DEMAND® cloud technology delivers radiological reports within as quickly as an hour. No appointments are needed. Our expert doctors are available 24/7/365 in all 50 states.

The prices are extremely affordable – reports range from $29.00 -$99.00 apiece. You can even have a medical consultation with one of our physicians for as low as $49. It’s worth it for your health and your peace of mind. Try SecondOpinions.com today!

Did you know Dr. Mehmet Oz, cardiac surgeon at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital and host of The Dr. Oz Show is a big believer in second opinions. He says research indicates getting a second opinion results in a new diagnosis in 30% of cases.

If you’re worried your doctor won’t approve of you getting a second opinion because it seems like you don’t trust him, Dr. Oz says that’s simply not the case. He believes it’s “second nature” for good physicians to want a patient to get a second opinion. “You’re giving the doctor a chance to have his/her work checked by another qualified physician.”

The consulting doctor might completely agree with your doctor’s diagnosis, could agree on some points but not others, or could have a completely different diagnosis. In any case, Dr. Oz says your doctor should thank for you checking up on him/her.

At SecondOpinions.com, we make it easy for anyone in the world to obtain a second opinion from U.S. trained, board certified specialists and sub subspecialists.  Patients simply upload MRI, CT, X-Ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine scans and experts study your images and provide you with their advanced second opinion.

There are no appointments necessary. No spending hours waiting in a doctor’s office. Our expert physicians are available 24/7/365 to anyone across the globe.

The price ranges from $29.00 -$99.00. Reports are received within as quickly as an hour. In addition, patients can receive a medical consultation by phone or video chat from our specialists and subspecialists for as low as $49.

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Remember Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who safely landed a jet on the Hudson River back in 2009? Well now he’s on a new mission to reduce medical errors in the United States.

Sullenberger has become a sort of medical expert since the Miracle on the Hudson and wants the healthcare industry to adopt pilot-like safety checklists for the healthcare industry. It’s estimated up to 200,000 people a year die from medical errors.

The so-called Miracle Pilot says patients die needlessly every day and there’s hardly anything heard about it. If thousands died in a place crash according to Sullenberger, planes would be grounded, airports closed and investigations launched.

In a recent “Politico” report, Sullenberger said the aviation industry and relevant government agencies have been successful in minimizing death by human error. He suggested death by medical error is strikingly common. It’s not always a bad apple but a faulty system that’s to blame.

Studies have shown that second opinions decrease medical errors, save lives, and keep healthcare costs down by preventing unnecessary surgeries and procedures. At SecondOpinions.com, patients all over the world are connected to top American radiology experts and sub-specialists who provide second opinions on medical scans such as MRI and CT scans.

Within as quickly as one hour, you can receive a second opinion from one of our board certified physicians. Patients simply upload original radiological images to a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulated, secure and confidential platform and receive a report in the privacy of their own home or office.

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A second opinion for San Diego Chargers Wide Receiver Malcom Floyd revealed that his knee is sprained. Floyd and his coaches worried he may have torn his ACL a much more complicated injury that could have benched him for the season.

Because there is no structural damage returning to the field depends on how Floyd feels. The Chargers plan to be without their #1 receiver for the rest of the preseason. They are making sure he doesn’t overdo it so he’ll be healthy and ready to perform when the season begins.

Knee sprains are the most common type of sprain. Typically, if you have a lot of pain and swelling it means your sprain is more severe.  However, in most cases sprains can be treated at home if you follow the R.I.C.E. method – Rest, Ice, Compress (with a bandage) and Elevate.

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to have knee and other joint pain. If you want to make sure you have the proper diagnosis, SecondOpinions.com can help.

U.S. trained, board certified specialists and sub-specialists will take a look at your MRI or other radiological scans and give you their expert opinion within as quickly as an hour. There’s no need to travel to a doctor while you’re suffering in pain.

SecondOpinions.com physicians are available 24/7/365 for patients across the globe. Reports start at just $29. You can even get a medical consultation for as low as $49. Why suffer? Get the peace of mind and the treatment you deserve.