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Suzanne Mintz

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posted 07/20/2008, comments (0)

It’s What Neighbors Do

"It's what neighbors do," says Debra every time I thank her for helping us out. The point is not that most neighbors are as willing to help as Debra helps us. The issue is that you'll never know unless you ask and not all family caregivers and care recipients are willing to reach out or except help if it is offered.   Sure you need time to... Read moreChevron
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Jonathan Pletzke

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (0)

How much do medical procedures cost?

When I was writing my health insurance book, I wondered how much various medical procedures cost. I wanted to know how much these medical procedures cost because I wanted to know what the financial implications of various maladies. This would help to know how much insurance is really "worth" and how much one should reasonably expect to pay for... Read moreChevron
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Dan Taylor

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posted 06/29/2008, comments (0)

Making Caregiving Simpler

I marvel at our health care system from moment to moment.  We can diagnosis dementia and Deng Fever with equal ease and accuracy.  At the same time the partitioned and fractured system of delivery channels and professionals almost guarantees a suffocating level of complexity and confusion.   It really doesn't have to be and in... Read moreChevron
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Jonathan Pletzke

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posted 06/19/2008, comments (0)

Can't Get Medical Insurance? Move!

I know it sounds crazy, but did you know that if you move to another state you may easily get health insurance, no questions asked? The reason is because some states do not allow medical underwriting when applying for health insurance, whereas the bulk of them do. So those states that don't allow medical underwriting are much easier to get health... Read moreChevron
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Matt Raven

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (0)

Know your OBRA rights

  The Nursing Home Reform Amendments of OBRA was implemented in early 1987.  According to the for the people website, the act mandated that nursing homes "promote and protect the rights of each resident."   The law aims at doing a number of things, but here are the general rights of residents:   1) Right to... Read moreChevron
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