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Patient Resource Center
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Help for Patients and CaregiversInformation 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. |
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Glossary of Medical TermsA resource list of common terminology used regarding health issues and medical equipment. |
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Best of Medical WebsitesThe Internet is a great source of information for you to use in managing your healthcare or the healthcare of a loved one. It can also be good way to locate the support resources you need as a patient or caregiver. Below is a list of links which we hope will help you find the information and support you need. Please call our office directly if we can be of any assistance to you. When in need of outside help, a local information/referral service can be very useful. |
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Medicare and Insurance GuideThe 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 |
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BiLevel Insurance Qualification Cliff Notes Oxygen, Nebulizer, Suction, and CPAP Insurance Qualification Cliff Notes |
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Participating Health PlansJ & L Medical Services can currently bill Medicare, Medicaid and most other insurances. If you don’t see your insurance listed or want to know if J & L Medical Services is a provider with a certain insurance, please give us a call. |
Think You Have Sleep Apnea? If you think you have sleep apnea you can use the Epworth Sleepiness Scale to assess the degree of your sleepiness. This test does not diagnose, but it can give you a good indication and some information to take with you on your next doctor's visit. For more information on Sleep Disorder Breathing, please click here. To view a video on proper cleaning of your CPAP interface, click here. For written instructions on how to properly clean your CPAP interface, click here.
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