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UroMed, a leading urological supply company, is featured in the January 2012 edition of HomeCare magazine, a trade publication for home medical equipment providers. UroMed is a national provider of catheters, urological and continence care supplies.

Judy Lear, the National Chair and Acting Executive Director, along with staff met directly with Sen. Wyden and his staff to express their concerns and directly convey disapproval of his proposal and its association of the Gray Panthers name.

HealthCare Partners Medical Group today announced it has been selected to participate in the Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model, a transformative new initiative sponsored by the (CMS) Innovation Center.

Sterile packaged to reduce propensity for Surgical Site Infection (SSI’s)

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. announced that David J. McNichols has joined the company as state president of WellCare of Georgia.

Regular visits to the dentist can contribute to lower risk of heart attack or stroke, one of the primary causes of long term care insurance claims.

Mild strokes which generally occur prior to age 65 may result in hidden disabilities including depression, vision problems and difficulty thinking which all can result in increased long term care needs.

UroMed, a leading urological medical supply company, has been officially named as a provider of the FemSoft ® urethral insert by Rochester Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: ROCM). UroMed is one of the nation's leading providers of urology supplies.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has confirmed HCPCS reimbursement codes for MediPlus(tm) advanced wound care products.

Tips are valued sources of information to help the medical community get reimbursed and avoid claim delays

MedSave USA, a record retrieval company, evaluates its 2011 activity and and announces that the company has seen a surge in requests for conversion from standard medical records to EMR/EHR. This is due to the US government's incentive program.

ReBuilder Has Contracted With A National Billing Company Experienced In Medicare Billing Procedures Which Lends A Degree Of Enhanced Professionalism And Capability In The Marketplace.

While the overall divorce) rate in the United States has declined, a study by the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green University in Ohio shows that aging baby boomers are..

‘Ohana Health Plan (‘Ohana), a health plan offered by WellCare Health Insurance of Arizona, Inc., announced that it has been selected by the Hawai‘i Department of Human Services to serve members of Hawai‘i’s QUEST program.

Heritage Healthcare continues positive growth in 2012 by providing therapy management solutions to senior care facilities.

Fieldtex is a CMS approved Medicare Advantage OTC Benefits administrator vendor invested in mapping software to better serve their clients and have the most current information on their members.

As previously mentioned in a prior blog post I made, the first cost-of-living adjustment since 2008 has recently been made. This adjustment brought a 3.7% increase to many of the planning figures used in an elder law practice every day.

Chief of Litigation in the DOJ’s Antitrust Division to speak at ACI’s Managed Care Litigation conference

UroMed, a leading urological supply company, is featured in the January 2012 edition of HomeCare magazine, a trade publication for home medical equipment providers. UroMed is a national provider of catheters, urological and continence care supplies.

Judy Lear, the National Chair and Acting Executive Director, along with staff met directly with Sen. Wyden and his staff to express their concerns and directly convey disapproval of his proposal and its association of the Gray Panthers name.

Details on the availability and prices of Medicare Advantage plans and Part D plans that will cover prescriptions in 2012 have been released. Expert advice on what to expect next year will be available during Medigap Advisors free Q&A teleseminar.

HealthCare Partners Medical Group today announced it has been selected to participate in the Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model, a transformative new initiative sponsored by the (CMS) Innovation Center.

Medicare-Supplement.US, a leading, independent resource for Medigap insurance now offers customized Medigap comparisons by email.

Understanding Health Care Reform: Bridging the Gap Between Myth and Reality provides readers with the information to make informed decisions and to help counter the bias of political pundits and the influence of the for-profit health care industry.

The dilemma of caring for aging parents is growing and the must-have resource for families is now available in eBook format.

Although the Supercommittee failed to recommend a plan to save $1.2 trillion over 10 years, President Obama could achieve that goal by taking a few simple steps which cost virtually nothing, add no new taxes, and require no congressional action

Sterile packaged to reduce propensity for Surgical Site Infection (SSI’s)

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. announced that David J. McNichols has joined the company as state president of WellCare of Georgia.

Regular visits to the dentist can contribute to lower risk of heart attack or stroke, one of the primary causes of long term care insurance claims.

UroMed, a leading urological supply company, has launched a new customer portal to expedite online ordering for monthly home delivery of catheters and continence care supplies. UroMed is one of the nation's leading providers of urology supplies.

Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc., (CHAP) announced today that AP Home Health Care LLC has been awarded CHAP accreditation with Medicare certification under the CHAP Home Health Standards of Excellence.

eMedicareSupplements has recently created a countdown widget to help inform people of a revision in the Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage.

Nearly all physician providers are bilingual at senior-focused clinics In Corpus Christi, McAllen, San Marcos, San Antonio and Taft.

Smiling and being happy will generally lead to a longer life but an expert warns it can also result in increased long term care risk.

Divorce and extended family arrangements will dramatically change how Americans deal with long term care issues facing aging parents a new study reveals.

Research shows premiums for Medigap Insurance can vary as much as 1,300% for identical medicare supplement plans. A new website is now available that makes it easier for seniors to comparison shop Medigap options online.

Medical debt is the most common form of debt that seniors face. However, doctors’ offices and hospitals are likely to work with you to reduce the charges and to find options for payment. Stay in control of your medical debt with these suggestions.

Far from complete, Medicare leaves recipients with unexpected health care expenses that can be minimized with advance planning. Medigap Advisors proposes seven ways that beneficiaries can reduce their out-of-pocket spending for health care.

Women who eat two chocolate bars daily have a reduced risk of stroke, one of the primary causes of long term care insurance claims.

Mild strokes which generally occur prior to age 65 may result in hidden disabilities including depression, vision problems and difficulty thinking which all can result in increased long term care needs.

Attorney Steven M. Jaffe of Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, gives opening remarks and intro at the “Navigating the Maze: Identifying and Resolving Issues Inherent in The Personal Injury Case for Clients with a Disability or Special Needs” CLE.

MFP (Money Follows the Person) is allowing seniors to transition out of institutions and back to their communities.

Innovative voice application provides automated customer service for multiple health-benefits programs

JACQUELINE MARCELL, author of 'Elder Rage', interviewed four outstanding eldercare and healthcare professionals on the 'Coping with Caregiving' radio program on September 24th. You can listen to the archive at wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving

UroMed, a leading urological medical supply company, has been officially named as a provider of the FemSoft ® urethral insert by Rochester Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: ROCM). UroMed is one of the nation's leading providers of urology supplies.

From expanded coverage for doctor services to reduced pricing on prescriptions, Medigap Advisors suggests three ways that Medicare beneficiaries can preserve their savings and extend Medicare’s resources for the future.

Event will explain expanded benefits, important changes in federal health care program

Congressman Mike Coffman Declares Social Security Program ‘Ponzi Scheme’

Medicare beneficiaries need to prepare earlier this year to join, drop or switch Medicare Advantage Plans. Medigap Advisors recommends reviewing out-of-pocket costs to see whether different coverage can reduce their health care expenses.

The director of the national long term care insurance professional trade group has commented on the Congressional report examining the new CLASS Act.

Futurity First Insurance Group represents over 25 Life and Health Insurance companies nationally. As of September 1st, 2011 Futurity is now doing business in Macon. Dale Yandell, LUTCF is the local Sales Manager 478-273-2660

For the third consecutive year, the WellMed Charitable Foundation is underwriting admission to the San Antonio Children’s Museum for grandparents and grandchildren on Sunday, Sept. 11 between the hours of Noon to 3 p.m.

The latest issue of Voluntary Benefits Magazine has been released at www.VoluntaryBenefitsMagazine.com.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has confirmed HCPCS reimbursement codes for MediPlus(tm) advanced wound care products.

Medicare beneficiaries are not getting the help that’s available to cover their prescriptions due to the frustrating complexity of the system. Medigap Advisors shows two straight-forward ways that they can save on prescription costs.

For the third consecutive year, Inc. Magazine has named WellMed Medical Management as one of the most successful privately held companies in the United States.

Social Security and Medicare are under attack from all sides. Seniors are being treated as if we have no stake in proposed changes. The 2012 elections will help determine the future of these programs.

Tips are valued sources of information to help the medical community get reimbursed and avoid claim delays

MedSave USA, a record retrieval company, evaluates its 2011 activity and and announces that the company has seen a surge in requests for conversion from standard medical records to EMR/EHR. This is due to the US government's incentive program.

Medical Nutrition Therapy is a Free Service offered by Portrait Health Centers of Buffalo Grove, IL to seniors on Medicare who have diabetes or kidney disease.

The transition from hospital to home is one of the most critical periods in a patient’s recovery. Patients can do more to avoid readmission to the hospital.

Medicare payments to nursing homes would be trimmed by 11.1% beginning October 1.