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Mitochondrial Testing: The Energy Assessment at the Heart of Longevity
Most health assessments tell you whether your numbers are in range. Mitochondrial testing asks a different question: how well are your cells actually producing energy? It is a question standard…
Are You Doing Too Much for Your Children?
Most parents want to give their children every advantage. But research suggests that doing more for your children may actually be working against them - and against you. Psychologist Peter…
Private BCG Treatment for Bladder Cancer: A Reliable Path to a Proven Therapy
You\'ve been diagnosed with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Your urologist recommends BCG therapy. Then you find out there\'s a wait. For many Canadians, access to BCG immunotherapy through the public system…
My Loved One Is Having Frequent Falls. How Can I Help Them?
Frequent falls should always be taken seriously. For older adults, a single fall can lead to serious injury, hospitalization, and a loss of independence that\'s difficult to recover from. The…
Phantom Billing: Charging for Care That Never Happened
The visit log says Tuesday and Thursday. The invoice includes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. When you ask the care coordinator about the discrepancy, you\'re told there may have been…
What to Do When a Loved One with Dementia Is Wandering
Wandering is one of the most frightening things a family caregiver can face. Your loved one seems fine one moment - and then they\'re gone. For families managing dementia at…
Upcoding: When You’re Billed for Care That Was Never That Complicated
Your mother\'s caregiver came for a routine bath and a medication reminder. An hour, maybe ninety minutes. The invoice says \"complex personal care assessment with clinical documentation\" and the rate…
What The Research Confirms About Healthcare Access – And What RCM Health Clients Already Know
A February 2026 report, Solving the Healthcare Access Challenge, by McKinsey, concludes that access delayed is care denied, which speaks directly to RCM Health\'s founding purpose. The research documents what…
How Natural Killer Cells Are Fighting Cancer Without Making Patients Sick
Andrea was 49 years old with two teenage children when she discovered a lump in her breast. Imaging confirmed it was breast cancer. Her doctors recommended a biopsy, but Andrea…
Ben’s Journey With Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
About four years ago, during COVID, Ben was diagnosed by accident. He was having a pelvic ultrasound to rule out bladder cancer. His father was battling bladder cancer. The ultrasound…
Your Intuition Can Whisper To You About Your Health
Ken thought he should check his heart. Ken was 70 years of age. His father had died of a heart attack in his 60s. He did the research. And found…
A Case Study Of Complications To A Prescribed Medication:
Ken was 28 and had ADHD. He had become confused and couldn\'t keep a job. He was dismissed from his last job after one week. He has several worrisome symptoms.…
Charles No Longer Faces The Threat Of Being Grounded Because Of Atrial Fibrillation
Charles was a commercial pilot working in Northern B.C. He developed atrial fibrillation about 6 months ago. This cardiac rhythm disorder can have serious complications such as stroke. His doctors…
Defining Patient Complexity And How It Should Be Managed For The Best Outcomes Possible
Recently, I was giving a lecture to a group of doctors when one asked me to define patient complexity. I could not immediately provide a coherent, concise, and clear explanation. …
Not Ready to Quit Drinking Totally? There’s Another Option That Works.
What is Moderation Management?Moderation Management (MM) is a behavioral modification program and support network that offers an alternative to abstinence-based treatment approaches. Rather than requiring complete cessation, MM focuses on…
Mental Health and Complexity: It Takes a Village
Patients with complex mental health challenges are falling through the cracks. This pattern has been present for decades. With COVID-19, it has gotten worse, and our health system is struggling…
Patients With Rare Cancers Need An Advocate From RCM Health To Help Them Get The Medications That They Need
When a patient has a rare cancer, the usual published guidelines may not work. Clinical trials group patients with the same disease, such as breast cancer, and then assess treatments.…
Understanding Complex Health Challenges: Why Integrated Coordinated Care Matters
For more than 30 years, RCM Health has been helping clients manage complex health challenges. But what does that really mean for you and your family?Why Does a Complex Health…
How AI-Driven Drug Repurposing is Helping Treat Complex Diseases
TLDR: Most medications are approved for a single purpose. For example, a drug is licensed to treat breast cancer. But what if that same drug could also help with multiple…
The Chaordic Evolution of Canadian Healthcare: Why I’m Optimistic About What’s Emerging
TLDR: Canadian healthcare is naturally evolving as a chaordic system—balancing chaos and order—where emergent solutions arise from grassroots innovation rather than central planning, creating new capacity while preserving universal access…
