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Medicare Therapy Fraud – How to Combat Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy False Claims

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:28 PM PDT

Physical therapy is the treatment of functional limitations to prevent the onset or to retard the progression of physical impairments following illness or injury. Medicare pays for physical therapy in at least two contexts: I. Through the Part A hospital insurance benefit, Medicare pays for physical therapy as a component of skilled nursing care, in either the acute care setting or in a post-hospital skill [...]

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How to Become a Certified Nursing Aide

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:25 PM PDT

The person providing the hands-on care at nursing homes and hospitals is the professional Certified Nursing Aide, also referred to as the Certified Nursing Assistant or “C.N.A.” This person is considered a direct caregiver. Certified Nursing Aides also provide care for seniors in their homes as employees of senior home care agencies. Positions similar to a nursing aide which require less traini [...]

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Budgeting For Senior Care – How Much Does Elder Care Cost?

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 01:02 PM PDT

The Costs of Senior Care Options When planning for our retirement, most of us allocate money into a 401K or another savings program to take advantage of tax write-offs and to make sure we will be able to enjoy a nice lifestyle when we are no longer working from 9 to 5. We imagine using the money to supplement our monthly social security checks to enjoy vacations and other leisure activities while taking advantage [...]

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Elder Care Law – What is Life Care Planning? Part 2

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 12:43 PM PDT

Preparing for the possible costs of future impairment and long-term care is, regrettably, a task that everyone faces as they age. You may never need long-term care. This year, about 9 million men and women over age 65 will need long-term care. By 2020, 12 million older Americans will need long-term care. Four out of five older adults have a chronic condition. Losses in a person’s ability to function day to d [...]

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Federal Nursing Home Care Reform Act

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 12:36 PM PDT

A 1986 study conducted by the Institute of Medicine concluded many residents of nursing homes were being subject to ill treatment. This study fueled the efforts for reforms which became law in 1987. The Nursing Home Reform Act was passed as a portion of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987. The objective of the reforms was to ensure patients received the highest practical care to foster their mental, phys [...]

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Pro and Cons of HMO and PPO Health Care Plans

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 12:18 PM PDT

Faced with ever-increasing medical costs, selecting the best health plan for you and your family requires informed decision-making on your part. There are two basic forms of employer sponsored health plans: HMO & PPO. Both of them have distinct advantages and disadvantages that you must be aware of in order to be able to make the best decision possible. Families without a health plan receive far less preventa [...]

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