Pharmacy––Now and Then, Here and There, This and That By Michael McLendon, Pharmacist, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine As I reflect on my past 43 years of pharmacy, I conclude––Pharmacy is still about patient care. Within these […]
This is a question I’m asked weekly by clients both under and over age 65. My article highlights some of the rules and coverage shared by all people, and then some of the rules that are unique to both age groups. […]
You’ve been to the doctor and bills are arriving at home. This article is designed to help you understand the billing “process” and how to decipher what you owe. […]
Medicare. The impact of the Affordable Care Act has already been positive for millions of Americans on Medicare. Part of the act requires coverage for a slew of preventive annual care, including free physicals, pap smears, colonoscopies, prostate cancer screenings, flu shots and more from physicians who accept Medicare patients. […]
Mercy-CR, UI Health Care Form Accountable Care Organization
Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
In July, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Mercy Medical Center and UI Health Care’s application to form a Medicare Accountable Care Organization was approved. The new ACO, formally named Mercy-CR/UI Health Accountable Care Organization, began operation July 1, 2012. […]
Medicare Explained
Courtesy Select Health, Salt Lake City LIVING WELL Magazine
If you have questions about Medicare, you’re not alone. Let’s start with the basics: what is Medicare? Medicare is healthcare coverage sponsored by the federal government. It was originally intended to provide health insurance to people on Social Security. […]
Important Dates for Medicare: Navigating Medicare Enrollment Timelines
By Randy Strnad, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
These days, age 65 doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. No matter what your plans are, it’s important to understand Medicare’s enrollment timelines and when you need to take action. […]
Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement? Which Is Right for Me?
By Tucker Thompson, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) are funded in part by the government, paying “preset” amounts to insurance companies offering them. Factors determining any monthly premium you pay include the rate set by each company, your county, the government reimbursement, and if a drug plan is attached. […]
Utilizing your Medicare A services
Courtesy Recover Health, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Maximizing all levels of home care can help you stay independent and healthy, avoiding a hospitalization. Many people believe that you can only have Medicare home services if you have been discharged from the hospital or a rehabilitation center. […]
Hospice – One of Medicare’s Best Benefits
Courtesy Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
With the skyrocketing cost of healthcare, many people are concerned about how to access and pay for medical services. Even with the Affordable Care Act unfolding, it is a common misconception that quality end-of-life care is expensive or unaffordable. […]
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