Emily O'Rourke

Apr 10, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Ron M. Aryel |Sheila Nazarian |Emily O'Rourke |Jingyi Liu

I am a pediatrician who trained in a residency program that taught us insurance companies were evil entities intent on profits over patient care. As ICD codes and CPT codes expanded, my colleagues complained that these were ways insurers could deny care and keep them from making a living.

Dec 30, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Alex Stavros |Emily O'Rourke |Ben Aiken |Jennifer Reid

It’s been two years since the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national state of emergency in children’s mental health. Yet sadly, very little has changed. This year, 25 percent of youth have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. More than 20 percent of teens have seriously considered suicide, and more than 40 percent of high school students reported that they’d felt so sad or hopeless within the past year that they were unable to do their regular activities.

Sep 27, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Amarish Dave |Bob Bhayani |Emily O'Rourke |Sheila Nazarian

What is disability insurance? Disability insurance, sometimes referred to as income protection or disability income insurance, is a financial safety net designed to replace a portion of your income if you become unable to work due to illness or injury. It ensures that you can continue to meet your financial obligations, even when your medical practice is put on hold. Why do doctors need disability insurance?

Sep 22, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Shane Tenny |Jay Wong |Emily O'Rourke |Amarish Dave

According to the American Council of Life Insurers, permanent insurance is the most common type of life insurance purchased in the U.S. today. There is a variety of permanent life insurance available, but traditional whole life insurance is the most popular. For high-income earners like physicians, there are pros and cons to consider about whole life insurance. What is whole life insurance? Life insurance policies come in two main types: permanent life and term life.