Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Thank You To Our Military Healthcare Providers!

Since today is Veteran’s Day, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the amazingly hard working doctors and nurses who have served tirelessly in war, in peace, and at Veteran’s hospitals throughout the world.

There has been much in the news lately about the failings of the nation’s military Veteran hospitals.

However, we wanted to make sure that we also remember that every day there are thousands of hard working military doctors and nurses all over the country tirelessly helping our veterans with their many health needs.

Each of the doctors and nurses serving our military are asked to use their extraordinary skills to serve our veterans who have not only the normal healthcare needs of any patient, but also have needs that require very special skills.

Here is just one example, from Virginia’s Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, of how the medical community serving our veterans is making a difference.

So, we are using today’s blog post to say a big “THANK YOU!” to these amazing men and women.

Enjoy your Veteran’s Day and say “thank you” to the doctors and nurses who are working over this holiday to take care of their patients.

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Posted on Friday, November 7, 2014

Helpful Health Care Links: November 7, 2014

This week, our helpful healthcare links focus on a variety of topics — a highlight on men’s health and Movember fundraising and tips for preparing your family and friends to make medical decisions on your behalf. We also included a shocking article from Kaiser Health News that reveals a backlog of 11,000 nursing home investigations in California. All are worth your time. And, as always, if you ever come across a healthcare story that you think merits more attention, please send it our way!

California Audit Finds Backlog Of 11,000 Nursing Home Investigations

California’s public health department has failed to manage investigations of nursing homes statewide, resulting in a backlog of more than 11,000 complaints – many involving serious safety risks to patients.

How To Prepare Others To Make Medical Decisions For You

Preparing yourself or your loved ones to make medical decisions on your behalf may be difficult or uncomfortable. But no one is too young to consider the choices they may have to make when faced with failing health.

The Nations Raising The Most Money For Movember

It’s that time of year again. Movember, the annual month-long mustache-growing marathon, is kicking off around the world. Challenging men to grow mustaches to raise awareness of men’s health, the idea has gained serious Mo-mentum since it was developed in Australia back in 2003.

Can Google Find The Cure For Autism?

To fast-track autism research, Google has partnered with scientists in using data analytics to find the condition’s roots and possibly cure.

In Men’s Fight Against Aging, How Much Risk To Take?

The Food and Drug Administration is trying to decide whether or not testosterone replacement therapy is safe.

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Posted on Thursday, November 6, 2014

Seniors Confused about Medicare and ObamaCare?

With healthcare changing daily, seniors are confused. What is the Affordable Care Act? How does it differ from Medicare? This is especially true as the enrollment periods overlap. Seniors have found it hard to differentiate and make decisions. But the most important thing seniors need to know is that Medicare and the health plans offered under ObamaCare are completely different.

“About 17% of seniors incorrectly believe the Affordable Care Act replaces their Medicare with insurance policies purchased online through the state and federal health insurance exchanges, according to a study released last year by USA Today.

Confusion has led to unnecessary decisions. At first some of the confusion was created intentionally when advertising picked up from opponents to the law, Rabbitt said. Other questions arose because seniors said they don’t trust any one source for information, and some sources give different answers.

The confusion caused seniors to make unnecessary decisions about spending, she said. Some even went back to work.

“The fear of the unknown causes them to look at their budget,” she said. “They’re refilling prescriptions later, or skipping doses to make them last longer. That can lead to higher medical costs.”

The survey found about a third of seniors thought the eligibility age goes up to 68 in January of this year because of the law — also incorrect.

USA Today Survey

Medicare Isn’t Changing. As Medicare and ObamaCare open enrollments start up this year, seniors need to know that Medicare isn’t changing. Seniors’ Medicare enrollment period started October 15 and they will enroll the same way they have for the past 8 years. Enrollment for Medicare ends December 7. And remember, seniors do NOT have to worry about open enrollment for ObamaCare, which starts November 15th.

Doctor’s offices should be educating patients to make sure they don’t mistakenly change their coverage or stop taking medications for fear of lack of coverage. Education is key.

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