| 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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SeniorDecision.com - A website where consumers like you rate and review senior care and senior
housing. |
