How can you know which websites to trust?
|
|
|
- Madison Dalton
- 8 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Health Tip Sheets for Employees This document is part of a series of information resources to help you get good quality health care. For more resources, visit How can you know which websites to trust? If you are looking for health information on the internet, be very careful about which websites you use. Some websites have reliable, accurate health information for consumers that is backed up by solid medical research. You can trust the information you get from these websites and it can be very helpful. But other websites have health information that is not trustworthy. Since the internet is not regulated, no one checks to see whether the health information on a website is reliable or not. To help you find trustworthy health information on websites, this document offers a list of recommended websites. The websites on this list are sponsored by selected government agencies, non-profit organizations, and leading medical centers. Websites on health and health care information The Federal Drug Administration s Be Smart about Prescription Drug Advertising: A Guide for Consumers ( /default.htm) This website is run by the federal government s Federal Drug Administration, which approves and regulates medical products. This particular website is designed to educate consumers about how to view health care advertising.
2 A list of recommended websites that have trustworthy health information 2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( This website is run by the federal government s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (often known as the CDC ). It has an enormous amount of health care information and practical health advice. Health Finder ( Health Finder is run by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is an on-line health library that looks at treatments for hundreds of different health conditions. Medline Plus ( Medline Plus is a comprehensive source of health information designed to help answer consumer health questions. It brings together up-to-date information from several government agencies devoted to health care and health research. National Institute on Aging ( This website offers numerous informative publications and consumer guides. Although the information on this website is oriented toward older adults, it discusses health problems that often start at much earlier ages. Next Steps After Your Diagnosis: Finding Information and Support ( This guide provides general advice as well as tips and resources to help you learn more about a specific health problem or condition. It was written by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer ( Written for people with cancer and their families, this booklet discusses feelings and concerns about the condition. The website is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Websites and tools for staying healthy Stay Healthy at Any Age, Your Checklist for Health ( or by calling The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force uses evidence from research to set guidelines for screening tests, preventive medicine, and healthy lifestyle behaviors. These guidelines tell what you can do to help stay healthy. Portion Distortion Quiz (hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/) This quiz is on the website of the federal government s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. It shows how portion sizes of some common foods have grown larger over the years. Websites summarizing medical research studies Effective Health Care Program ( This website is sponsored by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The Effective Health Care Program produces summaries for patients that tell about effective
3 A list of recommended websites that have trustworthy health information 3 treatments for selected health conditions. These summaries are based on expert reviews of medical research. Cochrane Collaboration ( The Cochrane Collaboration is an international not-for-profit organization that reviews medical research studies about health care treatments. This website has easy-to-understand summaries of the findings of its reviews, which are available in the Cochrane Library. National Guideline Clearinghouse ( This government website has technical medical information written for doctors and other health care professionals, and also has links to resources that are written for patients. To find this information, click on Resources and then click on Patient Resources Links. Websites on choosing a doctor American Medical Association s Doctor Finder ( This website can help you find information about licensed doctors in the United States. Click on DoctorFinder under Featured Resources. Administrators in Medicine s DocFinder ( This website can help you find information from state government licensing boards on the licensing background and disciplinary information of doctors and other health care providers. Websites on communicating with your doctor Questions Are the Answer ( This website has tips on how and why to ask questions of your doctor or other health care provider. It includes a checklist of questions to ask in different situations. You can customize and print your own list of questions to take with you to a medical visit. This website is run by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Websites on understanding health care quality Glossary of Health Care Terms ( This web-based glossary defined important health care terms used by health care professionals, such as adverse effect or diagnostic test. Guide to Health Care Quality: How to Know It When You See It ( This booklet by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has information and resources to help people get quality health care. Your Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care ( This guide was developed by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to help people make health care decisions using information about quality. The guide is based on research about the information people want and need when choosing health plans, doctors, treatments, hospitals, and long-term care.
4 A list of recommended websites that have trustworthy health information 4 Quality Tools ( Quality Tools is sponsored by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The resources include tools addressing specific diseases and health conditions, recommendations for choosing health care services, resources for better communication with health care providers, and tools for staying healthy and getting safe care. Websites on comparing health care quality These government websites can be used to compare the quality of care within a state, county, city, or zip code. The purpose of these websites is to help people use information about quality to make good decisions about their health care. o For hospital care: o For nursing home care: o For home health care o For kidney dialysis facilities: National Committee for Quality Assurance s Report Cards ( The National Committee for Quality Assurance provides quality report cards that include comparisons of health plans, doctors, and more. TalkingQuality s Report Card Compendium ( The government has produced a national directory of quality reports called the Report Card Compendium. You can search this database which has more than 200 reports of comparative information on the quality of health plans, hospitals, medical groups, individual physicians, nursing homes, and other providers of health care. Websites on getting safe care The Joint Commission ( This website of the Joint Commission includes a series of patient safety brochures. Topics include how to prevent mistakes in surgery, in medical tests, and in medications. Having surgery? What you need to know ( This guide is for people who are having non-emergency surgery. The purpose is to help people be better informed about issues they should consider and questions they should ask before surgery. American College of Surgeons ( This website offers patient information on topics that include choosing a surgeon, getting a second opinion, questions to ask when you are having surgery, and information about a number of operations. It includes a brochure that tells how doctors and patients can help make sure that the correct operation is performed on the correct part of the patient s body. Your Medicine: Play it Safe ( This guide provides information on how to take medicines safely. It answers questions about
5 A list of recommended websites that have trustworthy health information 5 getting and taking medicines and has forms to help people keep track of their medicines. Educate before you medicate ( This website provides tips on how to prevent medication mistakes and is run by the National Council on Patient Information and Education. Being MedWise helps us use medications safely ( This website provides tips on how to prevent medication mistakes and is run by the National Council on Patient Information and Education. Websites on health and health care (non-government websites) AARP ( or This website has health information from AARP experts and other sources and provides information about medical conditions, tests, and treatments. One section of this website is about prescription drugs and includes tips on using medications wisely. Boston Children s Hospital ( This website has information about how to treat medical conditions that are common in children. It covers how to talk to children about their illness, gives health tips from experts, and tells what children might expect when they go to the hospital. Mayo Clinic ( This website by the Mayo Clinic offers an easy way to look up a disease or health condition and then find out how the disease is treated and what to expect. This website has other health information including a planner for healthy living. Medical Library Association s A User s Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web ( This guide helps people figure out whether a website has reliable information or not. It also has the librarians top ten list of health information websites for consumers. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center ( This website gives reader-friendly information on many health topics, medical conditions, and medications and includes dozens of brochures to download and print.
What is care that works best?
How do we know which types of health care work best? 1 URAC Health Tip Sheets for Consumers This document is part of a series of information resources to help you get good quality health care. For additional
How to know it when you see it Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Guide to Health Care Quality How to know it when you see it Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality This booklet
Health Information Technology Resource Toolkit for Nurses as Health Care Consumers
ANA Makes the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) Consumer Campaign Pledge Health Information Technology Resource Toolkit for Nurses as Health Care Consumers Purpose: The following guide is intended
PATIENT. How to Find Reliable Health Information
101 PATIENT How to Find Reliable Health Information Super Web Sites for Health Research You ve just been told you have diverticulitis. Diver-what? you ask yourself. Being a creature of technology, you
A Greater Understanding. A Practical Guide to Clinical Trials
A Greater Understanding A Practical Guide to Clinical Trials Solving Insurance and Healthcare AccessProblems I since 1996 A Greater Understanding Patient Advocate Foundation MISSION STATEMENT Patient Advocate
Ways YOU Can Help YOUR FAMILY Prevent Medical Errors!
Ways YOU Can Help YOUR FAMILY Prevent Medical Errors! Medical errors are mistakes that can happen with your health care. Medical errors can hurt or even kill people. The Government, hospitals, doctors,
A CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO CANCER INSURANCE. from YOUR North Carolina Department of Insurance CONSUMER'SGUIDE
A CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO from YOUR North Carolina Department of Insurance CONSUMER'SGUIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHAT IS? Cancer insurance provides benefits only if you are diagnosed with cancer, as defined
Medical Info on MEDLINEPlus
This is a Brief Online Learning Tutorial (or BOLT) brought to you by the LISTEN project, a HRSA funded project focused on improving the information literacy competencies of nursing students and professional
Your Medicine: Play It Safe
Your Medicine: Play It Safe Learn more about how to take medicines safely. Use the Medicine Record Form at the back of this booklet to keep track of your medicines. Keep this guide with your medicines
Getting the Best Out of Managed Care #3 Figuring Out Which Health Care Plan Meets Your Needs
Getting the Best Out of Managed Care #3 Figuring Out Which Health Care Plan Meets Your Needs What can I learn from this fact sheet? Quality information about health plans can sometimes be a little overwhelming.
Why is doctor credentialing important to Aetna members? What does the Aetna doctor credentialing process involve?
Medical Credentialing What is doctor credentialing? Why is doctor credentialing important to Aetna members? What does the Aetna doctor credentialing process involve? What are the results of Aetna's commitment
HEALTH SERVICES. Stanford Hospital (650) 723-4000 300 Pasteur Drive PaloAlto, CA
HEALTH SERVICES Stanford Hospital (650) 723-4000 300 Pasteur Drive PaloAlto, CA El Camino Hospital (650) 940-7000 2500 Grant Road Mountain View, CA A program, sponsored by the El Camino Hospital Auxiliary,
LUNG CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS
UNDERSTANDING LUNG CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS 1-800-298-2436 LungCancerAlliance.org A GUIDE FOR THE PATIENT 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL TRIALS What Is a Clinical Trial?...4 Types of Clinical
Understanding Healthcare Prices: A Consumer Guide
Understanding Healthcare Prices: A Consumer Guide Contents Acknowledgments........................................................ 2 Introduction...........................................................
Online Health Information: Can You Trust It?
National Institute on Aging AgePage Online Health Information: Can You Trust It? A group of older adults are gathered for their weekly computer class. They are learning to use the Internet to find health
Clinical research trials and insurance
Clinical research trials and insurance Information for people who are planning to take part in a clinical research trial January 2011 This information is subject to change depending on medical advances
Your Pharmacy Benefit: Make it Work for You!
Your Pharmacy Benefit: Make it Work for You! www.yourpharmacybenefit.org Table of Contents Choose Your Plan.............................................2 Steps in Choosing Your Pharmacy Benefits.........................
HEALTH INSURANCE EMPLOYEE EDUCATION: PREVENTIVE CARE
HEALTH INSURANCE EMPLOYEE EDUCATION: PREVENTIVE CARE Mott Community College Health Benefits Task Force DISCLAIMER The content in this presentation is informational. Each employee should review the benefit
Simplified Advance Care Plan and Living Will (Optional)
Simplified Advance Care Plan and Living Will (Optional) Basic information for patients and families This handout helps you say how you want to be treated if you get very sick and cannot make decisions.
Manage your health care and your budget
Manage your health care and your budget Aetna HealthFund Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plan A new way to manage your family s health Integrated Rx 32.02.302.1 E (8/08) An easy-to-use threemanage
Guide to Choosing a Hospital
C E N T E R S F O R M E D I C A R E & M E D I C A I D S E R V I C E S Guide to Choosing a Hospital This official government booklet explains the following: Steps to find and compare hospitals Why hospital
Having Surgery? What you need to know. Questions to ask your doctor and your surgeon
Having Surgery? What you need to know Questions to ask your doctor and your surgeon Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov This booklet was developed
Enrollment Application
Enrollment Application Information About You 840 Carolina Street Sauk City, Wisconsin 53583-1374 (800) 926-8227; Fax (608) 836-0092 www.unityhealth.com Effective Date: / / Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):
Note that the following document is copyright, details of which are provided on the next page.
Please note that the following document was created by the former Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care. The former Council ceased its activities on 31 December 2005 and the Australian
Aetna Golden Medicare Plan
Aetna Golden Medicare Plan More Benefits Than Original Medicare 7A-20908 (US) (10/02) We Are Here To Serve You In order to make your health care decisions easier, we have provided some helpful information
DeanCare Gold Basic (Cost) offered by Dean Health Plan
DeanCare Gold Basic (Cost) offered by Dean Health Plan Annual Notice of Changes for 2016 You are currently enrolled as a member of DeanCare Gold Basic (Cost). Next year, there will be some changes to the
Thinking About Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Thinking About Complementary & Alternative Medicine A guide for people with cancer PATIENT & family EDUCATION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Cancer
Health insurance is often confusing. Medicare Part A, Part B,
Medicare WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 2015 A publication of the Senior Health Insurance Information Program Contents 2 What is Medicare? Part A and Part B 3 2015 Medicare Benefit Chart What is covered and what
Health Matters. A Guide for Medicare-Eligible Retirees
Health Matters A Guide for Medicare-Eligible Retirees Why am I receiving this booklet? We have decided to offer SelectQuote Senior s insurance exchange. We are committed to helping you make smart choices.
NCQA Health Plan Accreditation. Creating Value by Improving Health Care Quality
NCQA Health Plan Accreditation Creating Value by Improving Health Care Quality NCQA Health Plan Accreditation Creating Value by Improving Health Care Quality Purchasers, consumers and health plans pay
Renal Artery Stenosis Treatments. A Guide for Consumers
Renal Artery Stenosis Treatments A Guide for Consumers Fast Facts on Renal Artery Stenosis treatments Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is a narrowing of one or both of the blood vessels to the kidneys. RAS
D I D Y O U K N O W? D I A B E T E S R E S O U R C E G U I D E. Blindness Heart Disease Strokes Kidney Failure Amputation
D I D Y O U K N O W? D I A B E T E S R E S O U R C E G U I D E Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to Blindness Heart Disease Strokes Kidney Failure Amputation Diabetes kills almost 210,000 people
Annual Notice of Changes for 2015
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Essential Plus plan (HMO) offered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., Hawaii Region Annual Notice of Changes for 2015 You are currently enrolled as a member of Kaiser
How to get the most from your UnitedHealthcare health care plan.
How to get the most from your UnitedHealthcare health care plan. Your UnitedHealthcare health care plan includes many features and benefits that help you get the care you need and enjoy better overall
Health educators Working for wellness
Health educators Working for wellness by Colleen Teixeira As the saying goes, If you ve got your health, you ve got everything. Health educators have made this instructional adage a professional mantra.
AGING WITH DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE
AGING WITH DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE Nearly three out of four people over the age of 65 will need some form of help with everyday activities as they get older, from assistance with activities like cooking
Guide to Purchasing Health Insurance
Guide to Purchasing Health Insurance What are your health insurance choices? Which type is right for you? Sample questions Looking for insurance in specific situations Tips for shopping for health coverage
Health Matters. A Guide for Medicare-Eligible Healthcare Options. Important health plan information enclosed.
Health Matters A Guide for Medicare-Eligible Healthcare Options Important health plan information enclosed. Why am I receiving this booklet? Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) has decided to offer SelectQuote
Medicare + GEHA. Protect yourself from unexpected health care expenses
Medicare + GEHA Protect yourself from unexpected health care expenses Table of contents Facts about Medicare 5 Medicare Part A 6 Medicare Part B 6 Medicare Part C 7 Medicare Part D 8 GEHA + Medicare 10
Annual Notice of Changes for 2016
Healthy Advantage Plus HMO offered by Molina Healthcare of Utah Annual Notice of Changes for 2016 You are currently enrolled as a member of Healthy Advantage Plus HMO. Next year, there will be some changes
Self-Insured Schools of California: SISC PPO (HSA Eligible)
Helping SISC III SELF-INSURED SCHOOLS OF CALIFORNIA Self-Insured of California: Helping SISC PPO (HSA Eligible) Administered by Blue Shield of California 2013/2014 Enrollment Guide Blue Shield of California
Your Medicare Health Benefits and Services and Prescription Drug Coverage as a Member of Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
January 1 December 31, 2015 Evidence of Coverage: Your Medicare Health Benefits and Services and Prescription Drug Coverage as a Member of Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP This booklet gives you the
A Guide for Older People TALKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR
A Guide for Older People TALKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR Table of Contents 1 Opening Thoughts: Why Does It Matter? 2 Getting Started: Choosing a Doctor You Can Talk To 6 How Should I Prepare? Getting Ready for
MEMBER SUMMARY YOUR LIFE YOUR HEALTH YOUR BENEFIT. SELECT Staff Scheme. Effective from 1 September 2014. bupa.co.uk
MEMBER SUMMARY YOUR LIFE YOUR HEALTH YOUR BENEFIT SELECT Staff Scheme Effective from 1 September 2014 bupa.co.uk Keep this booklet somewhere handy in it, you ll find a summary about the things you re covered
Essentials Choice Rx 25 (HMO-POS) offered by PacificSource Medicare
Essentials Choice Rx 25 (HMO-POS) offered by PacificSource Medicare Annual Notice of Changes for 2016 You are currently enrolled as a member of Essentials Choice Rx 25 (HMO-POS). Next year, there will
Essentials Choice Rx 24 (HMO-POS) offered by PacificSource Medicare
Essentials Choice Rx 24 (HMO-POS) offered by PacificSource Medicare Annual Notice of Changes for 2016 You are currently enrolled as a member of Essentials Choice Rx 24 (HMO-POS). Next year, there will
Medicare. Medicare Overview. Medicare Part D Prescription Plans. Medicare
58 requires enrollment as soon as a retiree, spouse or dependent of a retiree is eligible for. Parts A & B MUST be elected. Overview There are three parts to : Hospital Insurance (also called Part A. Your
We decided to start with the New Basics!
What employees think of healthcare Confusing Uhh, What?... Frustrating I give up! We decided to start with the New Basics! Agenda City of Dallas Challenges (what caused our approach to benefits to change)
Diabetes Health Plan Member Guide
Diabetes Health Plan Member Guide Welcome UnitedHealthcare Diabetes Health Plan Welcome to the Diabetes Health Plan. Our goal is to ensure you are getting the most out of your program. Please use this
Annual Notice of Changes for 2015
SeniorHealth Basic and Plus Plans Combined Annual Notice of Change and Evidence of Coverage Contract Year 2015 Contra Costa Health Plan s SeniorHealth Plan, a Medicare Cost Plan offered by Contra Costa
Danbury Public Schools 63 Beaver Brook Rd. Danbury, CT 06810. 2. Family Member s Name (if different from employee):
1. Employee s Name: 2. Family Member s Name (if different from employee): 3. The attached sheet describes what is meant by a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Does the patient
AMO Medical Plan. Important FAQs, Tips, Features and Information for Transition to CIGNA HealthCare PPO Network
AMO Medical Plan Important FAQs, Tips, Features and Information for Transition to CIGNA HealthCare PPO Network How can I get a list of doctors who participate in the AMO Medical Plan CIGNA Healthcare PPO
Ways Your Health Plan Works for You
Ways Your Health Plan Works for You We re always at your service We help keep you healthy We help you get the healthcare you need Welcome to Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. We want you to be
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. Medicare & Clinical Research Studies
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES Medicare & Clinical Research Studies You may have the choice to join a clinical research study to diagnose or treat an illness. If you join a covered clinical research
Balancing health. Balancing life. Health care and wellness information for women of every age.
Balancing health. Balancing life. Health care and wellness information for women of every age. You: Taking care of others. Life is busy. Long hours at work. Kids and grandkids sporting events. Grocery
A G u i d e f o r O l d e r P e o p l e. Talking
A G u i d e f o r O l d e r P e o p l e Talking WITH your DOCTor Nationa l institute on Aging Nationa l institutes Of H ea lth Table of Contents Opening Thoughts: Why Does It Matter?... 1 Getting Started:
Understanding Your Health Insurance Plan
Understanding Your Health Insurance Plan Slide Catalog for Assisters Updated May 6, 2015 Health Insurance Costs Terms to Know: Premium Premium: The monthly bill you pay to your health insurance company.
Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults
Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults Council on Family Health Provided in cooperation with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration and the Administration on Aging
My world is about keeping what I have on my health plan wish list. Aetna MedicareSM Plan (HMO)
My world is about keeping what I have on my health plan wish list. Aetna MedicareSM Plan (HMO) Benefits you really want. If you re looking for benefits that go beyond Original Medicare, coupled with predictable
Medicare Basics: Frequently Asked Questions
TIP SHEET Information Partners Can Use on: Medicare Basics: Frequently Asked Questions As of October 2006 What is Medicare? Medicare is health insurance for people age 65 or older, under age 65 with certain
How To Get A Medicare Supplement Plan
Affordable Coverage for People Turning 65 and New Retirees 2015 Medicare Supplemental Products An independent, local Vermont company Three smart steps to quality health care after retirement: peace of
2015 Optimum Healthcare Sales Presentation Video Transcript-
2015 Optimum Healthcare Sales Presentation Video Transcript- H5594_15SalesPresVidv2_CMS_Approved Welcome to this presentation on Optimum HealthCare s Medicare Advantage Plans. Today you will learn about
Module 11. How to Evaluate Claims of New Heart Failure Treatments and Cures
Module 11 How to Evaluate Claims of New Heart Failure Treatments and Cures The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) is a non-profit organization of health care professionals and researchers who are
Guide to Taking Control of Your Healthcare
Guide to Taking Control of Your Healthcare Why Personal Health Records Empower a Healthier America Taking Control of Your Healthcare Guide to taking control of your healthcare Why Personal Health Records
Health Matters. A Guide for Medicare-Eligible Health Care Options. Important health plan information enclosed.
Health Matters A Guide for Medicare-Eligible Health Care Options Important health plan information enclosed. Why am I receiving this booklet? Through Lockton Select Marketplace, we are able to offer a
2016 Evidence of Coverage for Passport Advantage
2016 Evidence of Coverage for Passport Advantage EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 Your Medicare Health Benefits and Services and Prescription Drug Coverage as a Member of Passport
Recovering From Heart Problems Through Cardiac Rehabilitation: Patient Guide The Keys to Heart Health
Recovering From Heart Problems Through Cardiac Rehabilitation: Patient Guide The Keys to Heart Health Exercise: Education: Counseling: Regular physical activity that is tailored to your abilities, needs,
What is the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program?
What is the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program? 1 What is CHAP? CHAP is a community-based program that brings together local family physicians, pharmacists, volunteers, public health representatives
How To Get A Self Funded Ppo Plan From Foundation For Medical Care Of California
Self-Insured Schools of California: Schools Helping Schools FOUNDATION SISC PPO PLAN Administered by Blue Shield of California 2014/2015 Enrollment Guide Blue Shield of California is proud to be the benefit
Vermont Blue 65. Coverage for Vermonters with Medicare. 2016 Medicare Supplemental Products. Group Brochure. An independent, local Vermont company
Vermont Blue 65 SM Coverage for Vermonters with Medicare 2016 Medicare Supplemental Products Group Brochure An independent, local Vermont company Three smart steps to quality health care after retirement:
Clinical Trials: Improving the Care of People Living With Cancer
CLINICAL TRIALS Clinical Trials: Improving the Care of People Living With Cancer Presented by Mary McCabe, RN, MA Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Carolyn Messner, DSW CancerCare Learn about: Stages
Managing Care for Adults With Long-term Medical Illnesses. A Review of the Research
Managing Care for Adults With Long-term Medical Illnesses A Review of the Research Is This Information Right for Me? If you meet all of the following, this information is for you: You or someone you care
Carewise Health personal health management
Carewise Health personal health management Your guide to a healthier tomorrow National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan Live well Have you tried to improve your health in the past, yet didn t achieve
Medigap Insurance 54110-0306
Medigap Insurance Overview A summary of the insurance policies to supplement and fill gaps in Medicare coverage. How to be a smart shopper for Medigap insurance Medigap policies Medigap and Medicare prescription
evidence of coverage
evidence of coverage Your Medicare Health Benefits and Services and Prescription Drug Coverage as a Member of Blue Shield 65 Plus Choice Plan (HMO) Los Angeles (partial) and Orange counties January 1 December
TAKING PART IN CANCER TREATMENT RESEARCH STUDIES
For more infomation about Cancer Clinical Trials at Upstate Cancer Center please call Upstate Connect 1.800.464.8668 TAKING PART IN CANCER TREATMENT RESEARCH STUDIES Information provided by: National Cancer
AARP S MEDICARE GUIDE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
AARP S MEDICARE GUIDE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS CONTENTS 5 About Medicare 7 A Little More About Your Choices 8 Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage 9 Where to Start 14 Medicare Glossary 2015. Reprinting with
Elsevier ClinicalKey TM FAQs
Elsevier ClinicalKey TM FAQs Table of Contents What is ClinicalKey? Where can I access ClinicalKey? What medical specialties are covered in ClinicalKey? What information is available through ClinicalKey?
Medicare Advantage Plans: An Overview
Medicare Advantage Plans: An Overview June 2014 Prepared by: Penny Finch, Benefits Consultant Copyright 2014 by The Segal Group, Inc. All rights reserved. 5432273.1 CONTENTS Medicare 101 Understanding
Liver Wellness Increasing Public Awareness of Liver Health
Liver Wellness Increasing Public Awareness of Liver Health Managing Your Medications Managing Your Medications Medicines can help you feel better and keep you feeling well, but they can be hard to manage.
Simple. 2015 Benefit Guide. Personal. Empowering.
2015 Benefit Guide Simple. Personal. Empowering. An easy-to-use guide to understanding your UnitedHealthcare benefits offered by the Cook County Pension Fund. Open Enrollment is November 1 - November 30
Diabetes The Basics. What is Diabetes? How does sugar get into your cells? Type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes. Why control Diabetes?
Diabetes The Basics What is Diabetes? Diabetes is when there is too much sugar in your blood. Sugar from food you eat and drink stays in your blood instead of going into the cells in your body. The cells
Member Health Management Programs
Independent Health s Member Health Management Programs Helping employees manage their health. Helping you manage your costs. Independent Health s Member Health Management Programs A Comprehensive Approach...
Guide to your renewal
Guide to your renewal 19214GAEENBGA Rev. 3/13 Your Health Plan Renewal Summary Enjoy another year of: Better health More value Greater satisfaction Keep your current plan. It couldn t be easier. Sit back
Iowa Health and Wellness Plan Outreach Toolkit for IowaCare Providers. November 2013
Iowa Health and Wellness Plan Outreach Toolkit for IowaCare Providers November 2013 Dear IowaCare providers, The Iowa Department of Human Services is eager to support outreach efforts to publicize the
University of Central Oklahoma Dietetic Internship Clinical Rotation Schedule Summary
University of Central Oklahoma Dietetic Internship Clinical Rotation Schedule Summary Level 1 Medicine/Surgery: Week 1: Day 1: Hospital Orientation (Review Policies & Procedures, charting method, MNT Manual
Choosing a Blood Cancer Specialist or Treatment Center
Choosing a Blood Cancer Specialist or Treatment Center No. 6 in a series providing the latest information for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals www.lls.org Information Specialist: 800.955.4572
Individualizing Your Lung Cancer Care: Informing Decisions Through Biomarker Testing
Individualizing Your Lung Cancer Care: Informing Decisions Through Biomarker Testing These Are Hopeful Times for Lung Cancer Survivors When people first learn they have cancer, they are often afraid. But
One. Choosing the Care You Want: ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
One Choosing the Care You Want: ADVANCE DIRECTIVES At Carolinas HealthCare System, we believe your care should line up with your health goals at each stage of your life. In good health and in sickness,
Health Care Coverage Directory for People with Medicare
Health Care Coverage Directory for People with Medicare Coverage choices that may save you money including: Federal and State Programs Private Insurance Military Coverage Other Resources Important: The
Helping you understand your 2011 medical plan benefits. 2008 UnitedHealthcare
Helping you understand your 2011 medical plan benefits 2008 UnitedHealthcare Dedicated Customer Care telephone and online services 24/7 personal support from nurses One of the largest networks in the U.S.
Self-Insured Schools of California: SISC PPO
Helping SISC III SELF-INSURED SCHOOLS OF CALIFORNIA Self-Insured of California: Helping SISC PPO Administered by Blue Shield of California 2013/2014 Enrollment Guide Blue Shield of California is proud
How To Contact Us
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP Member Services Method Member Services Contact Information CALL (800) 665-1029 Calls to this number are free. 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., local time. Member Services
GUIDE TO SUB-ACUTE AND LONG TERM CARE
GUIDE TO SUB-ACUTE AND LONG TERM CARE Frequently Used Words and Phrases...2 Understanding Your Care Options...3 The Transition from Hospital to Nursing Facility...5 Paying for Care...6 Choosing Wisely...8
Ask Us About Clinical Trials
Ask Us About Clinical Trials Clinical Trials and You. Our specialists and researchers are at the forefront of their fields and are leading the way in developing new therapies and procedures for diagnosing
Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers
Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers Key Points Clinical trials are research studies that test how well new medical approaches work in people (see Question 1). Every clinical trial has a protocol, which
Protect Your Family. and Friends from. The TB Contact Investigation TUBERCULOSIS
Protect Your Family TB and Friends from TUBERCULOSIS The TB Contact Investigation What s Inside: Read this brochure today to learn how to protect your family and friends from TB. Then share it with people
Understanding Prescription Assistance Programs (PAPs)
Understanding Prescription Assistance Programs (PAPs) The use of prescription medicines has become an increasingly important part of quality medical care. Two out of every three visits to the doctor end
EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE. A complete explanation of your plan. Health Net Green (HMO) January 1, 2010 December 31, 2010
EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE A complete explanation of your plan Health Net Green (HMO) January 1, 2010 December 31, 2010 Important benefit information please read H0755_2010_0389 10/2009 January 1 December 31,
Evidence of Coverage
January 1 December 31, 2016 Evidence of Coverage Your Medicare Health Benefits and Services and Prescription Drug Coverage as a Member of Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Medicare Medicaid (HMO SNP)