Having a medical practice evaluated by a professional is extremely important in order to avoid contentious issues in the future, especially when there are multiple stakeholders as part of the practice. With that being said, here are some important factors to take into consideration prior to having your medical practice valued: Continue reading “Evaluating Your Medical Practice”
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Compliance Issues Can Hurt Your Medical Practice
Make sure your medical practice is compliant with both state and federal regulations or you may be subject to fines and penalties, or worse. Here are a few tips to mitigate the risk of becoming non-compliant: Continue reading “Compliance Issues Can Hurt Your Medical Practice”
The Rights of a Terminally Ill Patient to End His or Her Own Life
When doctors notify patients of a grave prognosis, they typically do their best to ensure that the patient is as comfortable as possible and lives out the rest of his or her days according to their wishes. Many of those who have suffered from a terminal illness for so long welcome death, and, sometimes, even wish to speed up the process with life-ending medication. This practice is controversial in that some view it as murder, or going against nature, while others believe it to be showing mercy by ending the patient’s suffering.
There are three broad categories related to end-of-life decisions, including euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment.
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Plan Now For Your Supplemental Security Income
If you are concerned about a disabled child’s income, there are government benefits that he or she may be able to receive with proper planning. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides income for food and shelter to aged, blind and disabled persons with little or no income. In New York State, a person is automatically eligible for SSI if he or she is eligible for Medicaid. Continue reading “Plan Now For Your Supplemental Security Income”
2017 Medicaid Program Recap
Medicaid is a means-test program that may provide benefits for Chronic Care Medicaid or Community Medicaid, among other things. Chronic Care Medicaid is care that is provided in a skilled nursing facility and Community Medicaid is care that is provided in an individual’s home by a home health aide.
Qualifying For Chronic Care Medicaid In 2017
An applicant may have up to $14,850.00 in resources. A person may have retirement accounts, such as IRAs, so long as he or she is taking the minimum monthly distributions. A pre-paid burial account is considered an exempt asset. A person may have a maximum of $14,850 in assets and an income of no more than $50.00 per month. Any additional income must be used towards his or her cost of care.
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