What are Medicare Anti-Mark Up Rules?
Medicare’s new Anti-Mark up Rules went into effect on January 1, 2009.The Medicare Anti-Mark Up Rules are meant to prevent the mark up (price increase) of certain diagnostic tests that are …
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How to Deal with Medical Issues
Major health problems can be devastating for families in many ways. If a family member becomes seriously ill, issues such as loss of employment or income, loss of medical insurance, and an inability to pay medical bills all can have a negative impact on the family. Furthermore, the spouse or parent who is caring for an ill family member may experience his or her own issues with …
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What are my legal rights to confidential drug and/or alcohol treatment?
People who have completed drug and/or alcohol treatment may be concerned about whether their past problems with substance abuse will forever haunt them. However, there are a number of federal and state laws that can help ensure that you are treated fairly and not denied certain services because of your history with substance abuse or treatment for substance abuse. Federal laws such …
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