Sunday, February 12, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "medicare"

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Nancy Muller

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

National Priorities: Personal Health Wealth

In the midst of the federal debt ceiling crisis and arguments over where and how to reduce federal spending, discussions about the elderly - specifically Social Security and Medicare - keep coming on and off the table. In the end, they appear to be off, at least temporarily. But it's no secret that aging Baby Boomers, 78.2 million of whom... Read moreChevron
posted 08/01/2011, comments (0)|
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Nancy Muller

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Medicare Coverage of Catheters

A little noticed policy change was announced in May 2008 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC that could positively impact the safety and quality of care for millions with chronic diseases and conditions.   Medicare, formerly covering the cost of only four... Read moreChevron
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Incontinence Educator

How Health Savings Accounts Can Help With Incontinence

I personally have learned first-hand about the difficulty of obtaining, and paying for, private health insurance in the U.S., so I can appreciate a money-saving plan when I see one. If you have a high-deductible insurance plan, please read on for more information about the money-saving benefits of a health savings account. In fact, if you... Read moreChevron
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Incontinence Educator

What Doctor to See About Incontinence

  If you've been following my SharePosts for a while, you've come to understand that I constantly preach "see your doctor, see your doctor". The next logical question is: What doctor do I see?   Seeing Your Primary Care Physician about Incontinence There are many different doctors who you can speak with about incontinence. I usually... Read moreChevron
posted 04/29/2008, comments (0)|
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Incontinence Educator

Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid Coverage

Using products to manage incontinence can take its toll financially. Working your way through the world of Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance can be confusing, and unfortunately all too often it ends up fruitless, but there is much work that we can all do to push towards improvement in the system.   Private Insurance Coverage of... Read moreChevron