What Is Mds for Healthcare?

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MDS (minimal data set) is a standard assessment tool required for long-term care facilities to assess each patient. This standard assessment is regulated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Vermiculite & Health Risks

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Some potting mixes contain vermiculite.planting and potting image by Ray Kasprzak from Fotolia.comThe horticulture industry uses vermiculite, a light mineral, in commercial potting-mix formulas to increase the soil’s water-retention capacity and to improve air circulation for the...

What to Do When Your Insurance Rejects Your Medical Bills

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When your insurance company rejects your medical bills, you have various options. First, relax and understand that the rejection might be due to a minor error and easy to overturn. If the rejection is due to a medical reason, involve the doctor who has performed the procedure. Should all these effor

Insurance Objectives

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Auto insurance protects against property loss.Crash on the street. German auto model 2007. image by Dariusz Kopestynski from Fotolia.comMany people buy insurance, but usually because they have to. This is especially true with car insurance since 49 of the 50 state require car insurance to...

Differences Between Managed Care Organizations & Universal Health Care

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In the world of health care, managed care and universal care represent contending philosophies and approaches. Managed care means medical treatment is limited by guidelines set down by a private insurance carrier. With universal care, everyone has access to some form of medical treatment;...

Why COBRA Health Insurance May Not Be Your Best Option

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Considering COBRA? Learn why COBRA isn’t always the best choice and what disadvantages you’ll face if you choose COBRA Health Insurance.

How to Write a Home Health Care Safety Plan Manual

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Safety plan manuals serve as a guide for home health care facilities. Like other types of health care, home health care has a priority to ensure safety for both the patient and the nurse or health care assistant. The safety plan manual provides information on policies and procedures and instructs wo

Will My Medicaid Cancel if I Get Insurance?

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Medicaid is a low-cost health care insurance sponsored by the federal government and administered by the states. As long as you meet the requirements for Medicaid, the government will not cancel your coverage, even if you have private insurance. Because no health insurance covers everything, having

Seven Tips for College Graduates Seeking Health Insurance

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Graduates face real-world challenges that are sometimes more complex than college-era responsibilities, including the search for health insurance. Purchasing health insurance is a crucial step toward protecting both health and finances. A medical catastrophe can cripple financial growth for a very l

General Explanation of a Basic HSA Plan

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A health savings account, or HSA, is a relative newcomer to the world of health insurance. The HSA is a two-part plan: a high-deductible health insurance plan and the HSA tax-exempt savings trust. Consumers use these two parts to pay for their medical care, gaining control over the cost and qualit

How to Sign Up for Medicare at Age 65

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After you have blown out the candles on your 65th birthday cake, remember to sign up for Medicare. Medicare is the federally-administered health benefit that is available to all elderly and disabled Americans who have fulfilled minimum work requirements. The enrollment process is simple, but it stil

How to Determine DME Needed at Discharge

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As hospitals have shortened inpatient stays, patients are leaving acute care facilities weaker and with a great deal more healing to do. Now, a "durable medical equipment" discharge assessment is a standard aspect of discharge planning; when at one time, it was coordinated only for home hospice care

About Supplemental Health Insurance

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Supplemental health insurance policies pay benefits for expenses not covered by regular health insurance due to deductibles and co-insurance. This insurance may be beneficial if you are at a high risk for illness, hospitalization or accidents, if you have a family, are self-employed, cannot afford t

Women's Health Scholarships

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Scholarships can help you become a trusted women's health advisor or researcher.Doctor image by Monika 3 Steps Ahead from Fotolia.comWomen in developing countries often lack basic health care and face life-threatening health issues. Even in the United States a 2007 survey found that the...

California Insurance Rules for Young Adults

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Young adults often are not able to obtain health insurance through their jobs because they hold entry-level or part-time positions that do not have benefits. New laws, effective September 23, 2010, allow young adults in California to enroll on their parents' employer-sponsored health insurance plans

Explanation of an EOB

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You'll typically see the words “This is not a bill" when you view an explanation of benefits. While that statement might cause a sigh of relief, it doesn’t explain why you’re receiving the health care summary. Health care providers send the summary to provide a detailed break

Insurance for Kids in Florida

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The Florida Department of Health administers the KidCare program. KidCare includes four health care plans for children up to 19 years of age. Plans include coverage for children from low-income households and kids with working parents. Candidates can apply for insurance online at the KidCare website

Public Health Insurance Options

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Public health insurance options are much-needed safety nets for many people. According to PBS, there were 44 million people without health insurance in 2009. Public health insurance programs are partnerships between the federal government and the states. Although the government regulates...

Virginia Health Insurance Information

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Contact information for state offices and resources for obtaining and keeping health insurance in Virginia

Can I Drop My Medicare Part D?

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If you are in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan and think you're not getting your money's worth, or maybe you don't believe you can afford to pay the premiums any longer, it's possible to drop out of the plan. But there are consequences---and other options---you should consider first.