A Caring Choice has been serving Cincinnati’s Elderly for 6 years. Unfortunately, most people still don’t understand the hospice service. I find most people do not want to call in hospice care until they feel that their loved one is nearing the end.
This is ashame because hospice can provide many benefits in home care to seniors [...]
Category Archives: Editorial Comments
NEW MERCY HOSPITAL – WEST SIDE
April 25, 2009 – 11:39 am
There was a study done by the Cincinnati Chamber and the Greater Cincinnati Health Council regarding the economic impact of the region’s hospitals. The results: A $13.93 billion boost in 2007 vs. a $7.55 bilion boost in 2002. These numbers indicate that a new updated hospital may financially benefit the region. It could potentially bring more [...]
SOCIALIZED HEALTH INSURANCE
March 15, 2009 – 8:51 am
I read today that socialized medicine that would replace employer health insurance would level the playing field for hiring employees. I fully agree with this. As a non-medical agency owner, who pays higher than most wages, it is still difficult to compete with long term care facilities and hospitals who offer health insurance. Most employees of [...]
MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY
Recently I was speaking with a referral source and she asked me “Is everyone 65 and over eligible for Medicare?”
Overview from the Medicare Website
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administers Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurance program, which covers nearly 40 million Americans. Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 [...]