It was a balmy fall day last year, when I walked through the surprisingly creaky door of a...
Medicare
Medicare covers depression screenings
Depression can be crippling, disrupting people’s daily lives and normal functioning. But it...
Health plan networks limit access to care
One of the biggest problems with health insurance companies is that they generally offer health...
Observation care: What you need to know
For the last couple of decades, instead of admitting all Medicare patients who stay overnight as...
Be sure to get your cancer screenings
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that we need to do a better job of getting...
Glaucoma: See a doctor if you experience loss of vision or have...
Almost one in 50 people over 40 are diagnosed with glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease that hurts the...
Preventive care: Bone density tests and osteoporosis
Preventive care is recommended to ensure you stay healthy. Bone density tests or bone mass...
Social Security and Medicare benefits for people with...
About 10 million people qualify for Social Security and Medicare on the basis of a disability. ...
Beware of Medicare and Medicaid fraud and, if you see it, report...
Medicare fraud is prevalent. It wastes billions of dollars and drives up health care costs. It...
Medicare covers oxygen equipment and supplies
Medicare covers the rental of oxygen equipment and supplies if you meet the qualifying...