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Patient Assistance Programs in Arizona
Patient assistance programs in Arizona help with the cost of healthcare.medicine image by dinostock from Fotolia.comArizona residents that are looking for assistance in buying prescription drugs and other health services are in luck: The state of Arizona has numerous patient-assistance...
Accreditation Standards for the NCQA
NCQA accreditation standards ensure consumers are aware of a program's quality.cost of healthcare image by Cindy Haggerty from Fotolia.comThe National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), founded in 1990, is a non-profit whose mission is to improve health care quality and increase...
Why Are Medications Cheaper to Buy in Canada?
Canadian drugs are cheaper than in the U.S., especially for newer brand name drugs. Canadian drugs are less expensive for many reasons, including government controls, drug formulary restrictions, liability issues, and market forces.
About Catastrophic Health Insurance for the Self-Employed
Catastrophic health insurance is for healthy people who need protection from a catastrophic illness or health emergency but don't have the money to pay the higher premiums of a regular health insurance policy. The trade-off for lower monthly premiums are the higher deductible rates, making this type
How to Get a Scooter on Medicare
Getting a Scooter on Medicare is simple: call one of the participating companies and submit your information. You will be reviewed and matched to the scooter that best suits your needs. A mobility scooter will assist you in your daily life, and give you the freedom to move as you wish and visit all
Alternatives to Prescription Drugs
For thousands of years, people have had no prescription medications available, yet they managed. Our forefathers managed with barely any medical care and certainly no prescription drugs, yet it is are to find anyone who doesn't take at least one or two prescriptions now. Do we really need them? Prob
Medical Care Insurance for Children
Health insurance is important for maintaining good health in children and teens. Though parents can find medical care for children without health insurance, the costs associated with multiple visits to a doctor each year may prove expensive. Furthermore, according to InsureKidsNow.gov, research has
The Cons of HSA
A health savings account helps you save for health expenses.saving image by Lyle Doberstein from Fotolia.comThe HSA or health savings account is a type of savings account that you can use to save tax-advantaged dollars for your future health expenses. This account can be set up at any...
How Long Do You Have to Sue After Being Hurt at Work?
When an injury occurs at work, the worker is usually covered by the employer's workers' compensation insurance. Legal action, or "suing" would only be necessary if the workers' compensation insurance carrier denied the claim when the injured worker felt this was legally unfair. Occasionally, a wor
Clearing Up the Mystery of the DRG
There's lots of good information available about medical and insurance codes, but it's harder to find plain-language information about DRGs. DRG stands for
Health & Injury Problems Associated With Computer & Keyboard Use
Repetitive computer use can produce health problems and injury.woman with computer in the office image by Oleg Berlov from Fotolia.comRepetitive motions of computer use can trigger a number of health problems. Many of these problems can also be caused by other repetitive tasks, such as...
Acute Care for Kids
Acute care for kids should focus on the ABC's of cardiopulmonary-resuscitation techniques. The ABC's are: airway, breathing and circulation. Children have unique needs and challenges due to smaller, underdeveloped anatomical structures and physiological systems. Special care is needed to maintain a
The Requirements for Written Privacy Policies and HIPAA Law
HIPAA law requirements apply to organizations who handle patient health information.Hospital image by Raulmah?3n from Fotolia.comLaws put in place to protect patient health information can be found within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The...
HIPAA Network Requirements
HIPAA network requirements provide a high level of security for confidential patient information.medication image by palms from Fotolia.comWithin the healthcare field, the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, enforces patient privacy rules by requiring organizations to...
How to Reactivate an LLC
A limited liability company (LLC) is a company whose structure protects it against litigation and personal liability from business debts. It also allows owners of the company to claim any profits or losses incurred by the business on their personal tax filings without having to file tax forms specif
How Does Employee Heath Insurance Work?
Most people get their health insurance through their employers, but signing up for a health care plan is only the beginning. To make the most of your insurance, you need to choose network providers, understand any deductibles and copayments you are subject to and look for ways to save money where yo
List of the Advantages of Universal Healthcare
Universal health care is a form of health care in which all the residents of a particular geographic region, such as a country or a state, are provided with access to health care. The health care provided to residents can be directly supplied by the state, such as in the form of free...
Cons of the Medicare Advantage Plan
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, also known as Medicare Part C, were instituted by the federal government in 2003 to offer consumers an alternative to the traditional Medicare Parts A and B. They were intended to provide seniors with more health care choices by giving them the option to obtain coverag
Humana Gold plan serves all your Medicare needs
Are you, a family member, or someone you know eligible for Medicare? Do you find Medicare terms, conditions, etc. confusing? Have you tried to figure out Medicare on your own but have not gotten very ...
Affordable Health Insurance For Young Adults
Getting health insurance is one of the most important things you can do as a young adult to protect your finances. However, it can seem expensive. Here are some things to consider. Young adults often ...