Education and Resources

No Surprises Act

The No Surprises Act protects people covered under group and individual health plans from receiving surprise medical bills when they receive most emergency services, non-emergency

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Patient Resources

The Exceptional Foundation

The Exceptional Foundation is a non-profit organization that enhances the quality of life for individuals of all ages with developmental challenges by providing social and

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Medical Websites

The Internet is a great source of information for you to use in managing your healthcare or the healthcare of a loved one. It can

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Alzheimers

Overview and Facts Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia — the loss of intellectual and social abilities severe enough to interfere with

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Arthritis

Overview and Facts Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. There are over 100 different

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Overview and Facts What is ALS?  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often called “Lou Gehrig’s disease,” is a progressive and invariably fatal neurodegenerative disease. ALS attacks

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Asthma

Overview and Facts Asthma occurs when the airways in your lungs (bronchial tubes) become inflamed and constricted. The muscles of the bronchial walls tighten, and

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Breast Cancer

Overview and Facts Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer: Ductal carcinoma starts

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COPD

Overview and Facts Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it increasingly difficult for you

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Congestive Heart Failure

Overview and Facts Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), means your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. Over

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Cystic Fibrosis

Overview and Facts Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. It is

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Diabetes

Overview and Facts Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed

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Epilepsy

Overview and Facts Epilepsy is a disorder that results from the generation of electrical signals inside the brain, causing recurring seizures. Seizure symptoms vary. Some

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Glaucoma

Symptoms and Types Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the United States. There are four major types of glaucoma: Angle-closure (acute)

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Hepatitis C

Overview and Facts Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation. Most people infected with the

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Hypertension

Overview and Facts Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Blood pressure measurements are the result of the force of the blood produced

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Lymphedema

Overview and Facts Lymphedema means swelling of the lymph passages. Lymphedema, also called Lymphatic obstruction, is a chronic disease involving blockage of the lymph nodes.  Lymph nodes vessels

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Menopause

Overview and Facts Menopause is the transition period in a woman’s life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and

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Mesothelioma

Overview and Facts Definition- What is Mesothelioma? Malignant mesothelioma (me-zoe-thee-lee-O-muh) is a rare but aggressive cancer affecting the thin layer of tissue that covers the

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Multiple Sclerosis

Overview and Facts Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially debilitating disease in which your body’s immune system eats away at the protective sheath that covers

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Muscular Dystrophy

Overview and Facts Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of inherited muscle diseases in which muscle fibers are unusually susceptible to damage. Muscles, primarily voluntary

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Obesity

Overview and Facts Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given

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Osteoporosis

What is Osteoporosis? How much do you know about Osteoporosis? Take our Quiz! Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and quality of bone

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Parkinson’s Disease

Overview and Facts Parkinson’s disease develops gradually, often starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while tremor may be the most

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Post-Polio Syndrome

Overview and Facts Post-Polio Syndrome or PPS is a condition that affects polio survivors sometimes many years after having polio. Other common names for the

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Sleep Apnea

Overview and Facts Sleep apnea, a disruption of breathing while asleep, is a deceiving sleep disorder – 90% of people who have sleep apnea don’t

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Spinal Cord Injury

What is Spinal Cord Injury? A spinal cord injury usually begins with a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates vertebrae. The

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Spina Bifida

Overview and Facts Spina Bifida is broader term for a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth. Spina bifida includes any

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Overview and Facts Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a form of acquired brain injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can result

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Medicare Supplier Standards

Below is a summary of the standards Medicare requires of home medical equipment suppliers. As an approved Medicare provider, our company meets or exceeds all

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Guide to Medicare Coverage

Who qualifies for Medicare benefits? Individuals 65 years of age or older Individuals under 65 with permanent kidney failure (beginning three months after dialysis begins),

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