| Government Resources |
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Benefits Check Up Rx - This web site helps you learn about and enroll in valuable government and private programs
that can save you money on health care and prescription drugs. Learn whether you are likely to qualify for the new
Medicare Prescription Drug Program, Medicare-approved drug discount cards, Company Patient Assistance Programs
and other important federal and state programs. |
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Hospital Compare
Tool - This tool provides you with information on how well the hospitals in your
area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions. This information will help you compare the quality of
care hospitals provide. |
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National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information - This Web
site, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides information and resources to help you
and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs. |
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Nursing
Home Compare - This tool provides detailed information about the past
performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. |
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Nursing Homes - The purpose of this Medicare page is to provide visitors with information relating to Medicaid
and Medicare certified nursing homes throughout the United States. It includes information on payment and patient
rights, and a nursing home checklist which will help you evaluate the nursing homes that you visit. |
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Senior Citizens'
Resources - USA.gov - Provides information on education and training, and
retirement planning to health services and federal benefits programs. |
| Private Resources |
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry -
AACAP Members, and Parents and Families. Information is provided as a publicservice to aid in the understanding and
treatment of the developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders which affect an estimated 7 to 12
million |
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American Academy of
Orthopedic Surgeons - The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides
education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy
also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of
orthopaedics. |
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American
Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - The ABFPRS is dedicated to
improving the quality of facial plastic surgery available to the public
by measuring the qualifications of candidate surgeons against certain rigorous standards. |
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American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG works primarily in four areas:
Serving as a strong advocate for quality health care for women; Maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice
and continuing education for its members; Promoting patient education and stimulating patient understanding of and
involvement in medical care; Increasing awareness among its members and the public of the changing issues facing
women's health care. |
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BestDoctors.com - Helps match you with the best doctor |
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Health Grades.com - HealthGrades.com™’s goal is to provide information to consumers that helps them select the
best quality providers of medical care. The one-of-a-kind Internet service supplies valuable information about the quality
of health care |
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Home Care Profile - Guide to in-home care for people with both medical and non-medical needs. Helps you
identify providers that are relevant to your needs. |
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SeniorDecision.com - A website where consumers like you rate and review senior care and senior
housing. |
