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FEMA has announced an extension to the current SEP from winter storms in Texas. The SEP will now last through July 31 of 2021.
Due to the extent of the record-breaking storms that devastated nearly all of Texas this past February, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved an extension of the ongoing Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through July 31, 2021. This extended SEP from winter storms […]

Extended SEP From Winter Storms in Texas

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mental health month
Mental Health Month was created to raise awareness for mental health and the ways it may affect children, adults, families, and communities. Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness in American lives. Also, it acts as a time to celebrate those […]

Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month

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femtech
There have been gender disparities present in the medical field for a long time. Thankfully, there has been a rise in feminine-focused technology. Femtech is the most recent idea to hit the health care sphere with the sole purpose of helping women. What is Femtech? Femtech refers to the “software, […]

The Rise of Femtech

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internet
Technology is such a prominent tool during these times, and children are learning how to use a cellphone before they are potty-trained. It is hard not to go out without seeing a young kid holding a tablet. More children have been given access to the internet, but they do not […]

Teaching Your Child Internet Safety

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Snoring may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea affects many people and may eventually lead to health problems if left untreated. Medicare may be able to cover many of the costs associated with CPAP therapy for treatment. Getting treated is very important as it will decrease the risks of serious health conditions and improve overall […]

Medicare: Sleep Apnea Coverage

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for heart health and healing.
The costs of going through cardiac rehabilitation may be mostly covered by Medicare. Medicare offers a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program through their Part B coverage plans. The program covers both general cardiac rehabilitation as well as intensive cardiac rehabilitation. Rehabilitation The rehabilitation programs provide three main aspects. These are counseling, exercise, […]

Cardiac Rehabilitation Through Medicare

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COBRA
Defining COBRA The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a program that lets eligible employees and their dependents continue their employer-sponsored health coverage if they were let go or fall under the number of hours to remain covered. Employers with 50 or more full-time employees are required to provide […]

Defining COBRA

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Drug-gene testing may be the answer to getting patients DNA-compatible medications. Photo by the National Cancer Institute on Unsplash.
Understanding drugs and your DNA… Did you know that a DNA sample can tell you how you’ll respond to certain drugs?  A new and increasingly popular practice called pharmacogenomic testing, or drug-gene testing, makes it possible to sequence a patient’s DNA and determine which medications will work with their body… […]

Drug-Gene Testing: Is Your DNA the Future of Pharmaceuticals?

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