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October 10, 2017
Decoding Medicare Advantage Plans: Illinois Resources Included
Making sense of Medicare isn’t easy. Parts, A, B, C, D; HMOs; PFFS plans; SNPs. Navigating the system can feel like learning to code… blindfolded… with one hand tied behind your back. The point is, it can be overwhelmingly complicated. But at MD at Home one of our goals is to make quality healthcare easier […]
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September 12, 2017
What Is an Advance Healthcare Directive?
No one wants to think about the likelihood of unfortunate events. Death, accidents, illness – we avoid these topics like the plague (both literally and figuratively). Why? Because they make us sad, because they make us uncomfortable, because sometimes superstition gets the best of us and we don’t want to tempt fate. But as difficult […]
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August 16, 2017
The Golden Age of House Calls and Home Physicians Returns
In 1930, house calls were standard practice for physicians, accounting for approximately 40 percent of patient visits. By 1950, this number had fallen to 10 percent, and by 1980, only about 1 percent of patient visits happened in the home. But as they say, everything old is new again, and with the coming demographic changes, […]
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July 6, 2017
Diabetes and Depression: Managing Physical and Mental Health
Diabetes and depression can each be conditions with devastation consequences on their own, let alone when a single individual suffers from both. Often times, the symptoms of one can exaggerate and accelerate the symptoms of the other, but fear not! There are a few simple steps you can follow to alleviate the symptoms and prevent […]
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July 3, 2017
A Letter to Our Patients
At MD at Home, our primary goal is to get you the best possible care. For many, this means not only treating immediately apparent symptoms and conditions but also treating the root causes of those symptoms. Our focus on preventative care honors our promise to keep patients out of the hospital, preventing costly readmissions. Welcome […]
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June 1, 2017
Healthcare Resources: Industry News Roundup
We live in the Information Age, but with so much information available, it can be difficult to sort through what’s worthwhile and what’s not. Bookmark this page and check back often to gain valuable insight into research, healthcare policy changes, and more. Each month we’ll post articles and links from around the web with information […]
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April 24, 2017
Diabetic Care Plans: Treating Diabetes in the Home
Diabetes is the second most popular diagnosis responsible for discharging patients into home care. The American Diabetic Association has put together a comprehensive plan of action and template for managing the care of diabetic patients in the home, the highlights of which we’ve re-appropriated below. Diabetic Care Plans As the fee-for-service model comes to an […]
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April 24, 2017
Medicare Open Enrollment: 7 Essential Tools for Understanding 2017 Medicare Enrollment
If you’re reading this in October, Medicare Open Enrollment is beginning again, and for many, that means changes to your healthcare plan. Even if you’re already a Medicare patient, there are numerous plans that change or simply stop existing each year, so it’s important to stay up to date with Medicare changes. The 2017 Medicare […]
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April 11, 2017
26 Burning Questions About Long Term Care
Understanding long-term care is essential for all Medicare patients or anyone on the eve of Medicare eligibility. Read this list of 26 questions to improve your understanding of what long-term care means for you. These questions were originally published by NIH Senior Health. 1. What is long-term care? Long-term care involves a variety of services designed […]
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April 11, 2017
Medicare Open Enrollment: What is Medicare?
Most people understand the basics of Medicare, but with Medicare Open Enrollment beginning each year in October, Medicare is a brand new concept for many. So what is Medicare? Click below to learn more about your benefits under the Medicare program and how you can get the most out of the Medicare program. What is […]
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