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Help for Medical Patients and Caregivers

Help for Patients and Caregivers

Information on some of the most common health issues. Please feel free to read the information we have collected. Some of this information includes risks, tips, explanations, and prevention tips for patients and caregivers.
   
Glossary of Medical Terminology

Glossary of Medical Terms

A resource list of common terminology used regarding health issues and medical equipment.
   
Best of Medical Websites

Web Links

We have provided web links to health-related and community websites as a service and convenience to our web visitors. This information is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice nor are we endorsing these sites or the information contained in them. We encourage you to review information you find with your healthcare provider prior to starting treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a condition. When looking for health information on the Internet, you should evaluate the integrity and quality of web sites.
   
Medicare and Insurance Guide

Medicare and Insurance Guide

The medical equipment used by patients in the home – such as oxygen assistance devices, wheelchairs, scooters, specialty beds, etc. – is known as “durable medical equipment” (DME) or “home medical equipment” (HME) by Medicare and most insurance companies. Medicare provides benefits for DME under its Medicare Part B. Virtually all private medical insurance plans cover medical equipment, subject to deductibles applicable to the insured and sometimes subject to annual dollar limits and a specified network of providers