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 Make Medical Decisions When You are Unconscious
Most of us worry about what would happen to us if we got sick or hurt and we were not able to make our own medical decisions. We worry about losing control and not being able to communicate our consent to various medical interventions. We worry that our children will not be able to agree on the best course of treatment for us. A living will is designed to help you plan for just such …
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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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