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 Legally Prepare Yourself for Surgery
A person who is preparing for a scheduled surgery has a lot of details to consider. The person must comply with his doctor’s pre-surgical protocols, arrange to take time off from work, find caregivers for children or other dependents, and arrange for post surgical care, for example. While the logistics are important and must be worked out, it is also important for the person to …
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When Can a Parent Deny Medical Treatment to a Minor Child?
Every day parents face difficult medical decisions regarding their minor children. For example, parents need to decide when to seek medical care and treatment for their sick child or whether or not to vaccinate a healthy child. What seems like an easy decision for one parent is often a difficult decision for another parent. Each parent draws on his or her own experiences, education …
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