5 Things About Medical Alarm Devices Which You Need to Know

By Jonathan Octavius Bell 

1. Medical alarm devices are electronic devices worn on your person to alert your family, friends and doctor if it some happens that a medical emergency arises. They are generally worn by the elderly, but are also important for people suffering with serious conditions such as asthma, allergies, cardiovascular problems, fainting and many other serious medical conditions.

2. These devices come in a varying array of designs and types. This means they may be tiny objects such as a button or even come as jewellery such as wristbands, necklaces, pendants and such. Some even come in designer models!

Medical Identity Theft - What to Do If You Are a Victim

By Tina L Douglas 

Identity theft is a crime that is constantly threatening society. There are different types of identity theft. The most common type of identity theft-financial fraud-can cause you serious damage on your wallet. On the other hand, medical identity theft, another type of fraud, can kill you.

Medical Identity Theft Protection - Getting to Know HIPAA

By Tina L Douglas 

The most important federal law ever created for protection against medical identity theft is HIPAA, which stands for Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996. HIPAA is commonly misunderstood to be an act specifically about health privacy, but it actually covers other topics apart from it. HIPAA is well known for triggering the Department of Health and Human Services to write the Health Privacy Rule which took effect on the 13th of April, 2003. The Act also requires the health care industry to comply with medical information security standards. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or CMS was tasked to be responsible for the HIPAA Security Standards.

Choosing the Right Medical Alert Devices

By Dave Gorski   

The field of medical alert devices is growing.  As it grows, it gets even more confusing.  That term now encompasses everything from alert bracelets that simply state a medical condition or allergy to wireless monitoring systems for the elderly that can be triggered by the touch of a panic button.  There are also products like the Medictag that allow people to put their entire medical history on a portable device in case of an emergency.  With so many products available, how can people choose the one that is best for them?

Three Must-Ask Questions For Medical Resident Physicians Purchasing Disability Insurance

By Michael Relvas  

Purchasing disability insurance during medical residency is a smart idea for young physicians. Obtaining coverage during training allows one to benefit from better health, lower premiums and less financial documentation. Most of the top insurance carriers providing high quality coverage for physicians today have special limit programs that allow residents and fellows to obtain disability insurance based on their level of training rather than their current income. This is advantageous for young physicians but only if the planning is done properly.

As a medical resident or fellow, you are likely to be in practice for over 30+ years, and likely will also maintain your disability income coverage that long as well. It is therefore critical to be certain that the policy you purchase provides high quality income protection. Below are three questions that young physicians should ask before purchasing a Disability insurance policy.

The Benefits of Electronic Medical Records and EMR Implementation

By Jesse B. Fisher   

For any medical facility, EMR implementation is an essential tool for productivity and efficiency. A recent mandate has been instated saying that by 2013, all medical organizations must move to EMR implementation. These systems provide more information than just records, such as medical billing software and other useful medical applications. EMR systems also help improve overall patient care by providing the best medical diagnosis. Choosing the best service for this implementation can greatly benefit your facility. EMR Solutions

The mandate that all hospital facilities switch to using EMR implementation by 2013 means these facilities will not have a choice in using this service. It is essential that medical hospitals make this transition for their staff sooner than later. Being a step ahead will increase efficiency and reduce the risk of error in medical information transmission. This service helps facilities reduce their costs, and installing this earlier than 2013 will greatly improve your price of operations. Making an early transition will end up saving medical facilities both time and money. Selecting An EMR Vendor

The Ins and Outs of No Medical Exam Life Insurance

By Imma Sila  

No medical exam life insurance plans offer a cheaper option for insurance providers, particularly in the short-term, because they do not have to cater for the medical exam bill. Most of these plans do not ask health-related questions, although some carriers may ask health questions without requiring a medical exam. Therefore, insurance buyers are expected to say if they are aware of any serious medical conditions they may be having. Failure to give all the relevant information could result in policy cancellation. Besides, insurance carriers are relying on other sources to determine the health status of their applicants, including the medical information bureau.

Integrated Electronic Medical Record: One Software, Numerous Benefits

By Mithlesh Kumar 

  

Health and medical emergencies have become one among the top priorities for people in the recent times. With technological development in The Field Of Medical And Surgical Science, doctors and hospitals are able to provide new hope to the patients. This has increased the responsibilities and patient handling load of the hospitals, demanding them to go for effective and failsafe automated patient information record system. Integrated Electronic Medical Record system or in short, IEMR is an answer to such a growing need for better, hassle-free and safe patient handling and health information management.

Better Medical Reports for Life Insurance

By Michael Challiner  

In about every four in ten cases when someone applies for Life Insurance, the insurer has to obtain a medical report from a General Practitioner.

They need the reports when someone has declared that they have a medical condition on their life insurance application form. The applicant then has to give consent that the insurance company can gain a medical report from their GP. The GP gets called on to supply information about the specifics of that medical condition and any other relevant information.

Social Security Disability - Building Strong Medical Evidence

By Becca Rode  

Social Security requires a lot of paperwork when an individual applies for Disability or SSI. Some of the paperwork deals with identification and personal information, work history, daily activities, and related data. Much of the paperwork, however, relates to medical information. This is because Social Security relies heavily on medical records as evidence. If you want to be approved for Social Security disability, you need to know how to build your medical evidence. The stronger the medical records, the stronger the claim. Here are three tips.

Tip #1: Choose the right doctor(s).

Regardless of your specific disability, you will need medical documentation. The only way to do this is to visit at least one physician. Ideally, that would be an experienced, respected doctor in the field of your disability. The more specific the doctor to your disability, the more credibility he or she will have. For instance, if you claim to have back problems, but only see an MD for treatment, your records will probably not contain much useful information other than pain medication. If you have seen a surgeon or spinal specialist, for example, those records will be very valuable to Social Security. A chiropractor or physical therapist is usually not very helpful to a disability claim.