Some Final Words about Maintaining Physical Health Care: Seniors need to take charge of their own health care. Choose to do whatever is necessary to maximize your best potential for a finely functioning body for your age and health history. That means that you need to accept some fundamental responsibilities that require your constant attention and action. Here is a list for your consideration:
1. Maintain good health records that you have read and understand. There are several sources for keeping your records in an electronic storage bank for easy access that you may want to use. Start by going to a government service named healthIt.gov or a private company called: webmdhealthrecord.com or for veterans: myhealthevet. com. These sites believe …show more content…
You should become informed about your health reimbursement policies and the limits for your care. Talk to your health insurance representative about your questions. Look for the best policy that fits your special interests and needs. Carefully check medical billing statements and how well your insurance company paid for its share. Be sure you advocate for yourself if you feel you have been overcharged and wrongly billed. In addition, check your bills for prescriptive medication for accuracy and for proper coverage by your health insurance or Medicare reimbursement. Make certain, as well, your doctor uses as many generic medications as possible to keep the cost of medication under …show more content…
For example, outpatient or freestanding medical clinics often perform even major surgery, and their costs are significantly less than a local hospital. Hospitalization usually costs more, so raise the issue about where good surgery can be offered at the least cost possible. Question the cost of hospital care and the choice of inpatient care with your doctor before you decide on a hospital.
5. If you have a long period of recovery from surgery or need a structured course of rehabilitation, make certain you plan well. Talk to the chief of surgery or the director of that recovery program. Ask key questions and develop a plan for recovery. People usually do better if they know what they need to do and what precautions to take. Find ways, as well, to keep your mind active and maintain social contacts and family connections. Try to normalize your life as much as you can. Try to find tasks you can complete and enjoy while you are engaged in rehabilitation or
1. Maintain good health records that you have read and understand. There are several sources for keeping your records in an electronic storage bank for easy access that you may want to use. Start by going to a government service named healthIt.gov or a private company called: webmdhealthrecord.com or for veterans: myhealthevet. com. These sites believe …show more content…
You should become informed about your health reimbursement policies and the limits for your care. Talk to your health insurance representative about your questions. Look for the best policy that fits your special interests and needs. Carefully check medical billing statements and how well your insurance company paid for its share. Be sure you advocate for yourself if you feel you have been overcharged and wrongly billed. In addition, check your bills for prescriptive medication for accuracy and for proper coverage by your health insurance or Medicare reimbursement. Make certain, as well, your doctor uses as many generic medications as possible to keep the cost of medication under …show more content…
For example, outpatient or freestanding medical clinics often perform even major surgery, and their costs are significantly less than a local hospital. Hospitalization usually costs more, so raise the issue about where good surgery can be offered at the least cost possible. Question the cost of hospital care and the choice of inpatient care with your doctor before you decide on a hospital.
5. If you have a long period of recovery from surgery or need a structured course of rehabilitation, make certain you plan well. Talk to the chief of surgery or the director of that recovery program. Ask key questions and develop a plan for recovery. People usually do better if they know what they need to do and what precautions to take. Find ways, as well, to keep your mind active and maintain social contacts and family connections. Try to normalize your life as much as you can. Try to find tasks you can complete and enjoy while you are engaged in rehabilitation or