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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Long term health care options
- As you grow older, housing may pose more and more of a concern, especially if your health is failing. If you are worried that you may not be able to take care of your basic needs as you age, such as cleaning, cooking, bathing and maintenance, then looking at your long term health care options is an important choice. Let's start right away with your options.
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Is pet health insurance an option?
- Most pet owners aren't aware that health insurance for their loved animals has been available for about 15 years now. However, both the availability and restrictions on most plans have made this type of health insurance out of reach for most pet owners.
Interestingly enough, pet health insurance has changed in the past couple of years. Now, animal owners are able to afford medical p...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Is cosmetic surgery right for you?
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For most of us, we go through the majority of our lives not even noticing our skin; then one day we wake up and notice we just got older. I remember that day!
We might begin to look tired with bags under our eyes, our eyelids look a bit droopier and our cheeks sag a little more than they use to. Perhaps you're getting tired of your thin lips or large nose or maybe you just w...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - How to shop for individual health insurance
- Copyright 2005 Keith Thompson
If you find yourself in the position of shopping for an individual health insurance policy, there are certain things you'll want to keep in mind. Whether you are coming out of a job that covered you before, or are at the end of your COBRA benefits, or simply have never had coverage before there are things you can do to get coverage on yourself and your ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - "how to get fit and slash your health insurance costs"
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Okay, before we start, let me explain the purpose of this
article. I want you to get so healthy, you'll never need
to make a health insurance claim. You'll save money by
increased fitness. You'll save money with a long no-claims
insurance history. And you'll look and feel much better.
There's three sides to your maximum health and fitness.
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - How to choose a health insurance plan
- Are you thinking about buying health insurance? With so many different alternatives, it is difficult to know which to choose.
When choosing a health insurance plan, never base your decision solely on the monthly premium. There are many other cost factors -- deductibles, co-payments, and the like -- that will determine the true price tag of your insurance. You'll need to read the fin...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Health plans
- Copyright 2005 Dave Markel
Choosing a health insurance plan that is best for you and your family is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Choosing between health plans is not as easy as it once was. Although there is no one best plan, there are some plans that will be better than others for you and your family's health needs. Plans differ, both in how much you have t...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Health insurance and health care
- Health insurance is something that everyone needs today. The rising cost of visiting a health care provider or a hospital stay makes it imperative that everyone have some type of health care coverage. Government statistics estimate that over 40 million people in America are not covered by any type of health insurance on any given day. That's an enormous number of people who really are taking a fin...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Health insurance - are you covered?
- With the ever-increasing cost of health care, procedures and medicines, it's no wonder that the cost of health insurance has also dramatically risen over the past few years. But as that's happened, insurance companies and the government have seen the potential negative impact of families and individuals without insurance. There are some things you can do if you don't have health insurance.
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Health care costs are rising at epidemic proportions - here's how to protect yourself
- Health care costs are now approaching 15% of our national economy and the economic repercussions have been felt by most American families as employers are unwilling to absorb the bulk of the health care cost burden.
In 2004, employer health insurance premiums increased by 11.2% - nearly four times the rate of inflation. The annual premium for an employer health plan covering a famil...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Exercise
- America is getting more obese every year. Even our children are becoming dangerously obese, even though we are more self conscious over our appearance. So what's the magic bullet to getting trim and fit. Well, I'll be honest, there isn't any. First, we are all limited by our heredity. If your father has a spare tire, you're probably going to be predisposed to have one yourself if your a man. If yo...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Dead sea minerals - health from the lowest point on earth
- A study involving a European occupational therapist suffering from psoriasis who had obtained compensation from her health insurance in order to undergo therapy at the Dead Sea has lead to great interest in health funds in Denmark, Germany and other European Countries. This has resulted in their subsidizing treatment from the Dead Sea for people suffering from both Psoriasis and other skin conditi...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Caregiving across the miles?tips for successful long distance caregiving
- Caring for a parent or a loved one is a difficult job. Your duties as a caregiver become increasingly difficult as the miles increase between you and your loved one. The following are a few helpful tips in order to plan ahead in the event your loved one needs your help, as well as ideas on how to become a successful caregiver once your caregiving duties begin.
1. Have a discussion w...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Buying used electric wheelchairs -
- Mounting health costs and cuts to government funding are making wheelchair users seek heaper alternatives like used electric wheelchairs. Secondhand electric wheelchairs are no doubt heaper than new ones but a lot of care should be taken when buying a used electric wheelchair.
Sources of used electric wheelchairs are primarily relatives, friends, and local support groups. Informatio...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Before you look for health insurance
- Copyright 2005 Richard Keir
Shopping around for medical insurance can be a confusing business. You need to keep your wits about you and keep track of the benefits and costs of each policy and each type of policy. Too often we tend to look at the price first and the rest of the policy becomes a blur of fine print. And we're off to check the next policy.
Slow down. Ther...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Be wary of discount prescription drug cards
- The newest thing in the American medical savings game is prescription drug cards, where users pay a monthly fee (anywhere from $10-100, approximately) that nets them discounts at their local medical establishment. Doctors, pharmacists, dentists and even hospitals are all jumping on the discount prescription drug card bandwagon.
And although they sound like an excellent idea to most ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Bariatric surgery costs -
- The cost of Bariatric surgery can be quite high. The typical price of an operation can be $25,000 or more. Medical insurance coverage varies by state and insurance provider, and although some states have legislation in place that requires insurers to offer weight loss surgery for patients, providing it meets health criteria laid down by the National Institutes of Health, other states do not. This ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Arizona drug rehab finding help in arizona
- The state of Arizona has one of the worst drug problems in the United States. Historically and currently, the state is known as a transhipment location for a variety of drugs, including heroin, cocaine and marijuana, which are imported from other countries. As a result, these and other drugs are widely available in the state, and their abuse is common. There are probably few states that require th...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Are you sometimes confused by written medical instructions?
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Now, imagine what it would be like if you were sick, scared and
had only third grade reading skills. Your doctor tells you, "You've
got to follow these instructions exactly, or you could die."
About 200 recent studies have shown the reading difficulty of
most health related m...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - An introduction to medical billing -
- A growing number of professional, experienced health consultants and medical claim processors are needed in the country today. Healthcare is such a large and technologically driven industry that knowledge and procedures used today are likely to be seen as far outdated only a few years from now. To keep pace with all the various procedures, techniques, and technologies available and distinguish one...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - An explanation of medical billing software prices -
- Medical billing software prices can vary widely depending on the size and scope of your practice and the software package you choose. Medical billing software is offered in many forms to the discerning customer. Innovations in the technology of medical billing software have created a new benchmark of digital accuracy. There are many packages offered, such as software with equipment lease, software...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - An explanation of medical billing software -
- Medical billing is an increasingly popular office or home-based small business opportunity that involves using skills and knowledge in medical terminology, insurance claims, and customer service to ensure that physicians and clinics receive payment from patients and insurance companies.
Whether working from home based small-businesses or at large hospitals, every medical biller util...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - Alert: new hipaa rules could affect your organization's email system
- On April 21, 2005, a new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security rule went into effect. The requirements of this rule, which are basically information security best practices, focus on the three cornerstones of a solid information security infrastructure: confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
The HIPAA regulatory requirements encomp...
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- 2007-04-01 17:08:34 - A canadian pharmacy is a lifesaver for some americans
- Many of you may have heard about the ongoing war between the Canadian pharmacy and the American pharmacy. The American FDA has recently been trying to crack down on prescription drugs imported from Canada to the United States. But why is this? What exactly got the FDA's feathers ruffled?
The FDA states that it is illegal to import any prescription drugs from overseas. Anything found...
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