Author Archives: dgermann

Friends– There is a new scam making the rounds: “Ma’am, I’m calling from the government. We’re about to send out national medical cards for the new Affordable Care Act. You’re one of the lucky people to get yours first, so … Continue reading →

In November, as part of a clinical trial, surgeons at Johns Hopkins implanted a “pacemaker” like device in a person’s brain. Electrical impulses 130 per second are hoped to provide a slowing and maybe even reversal of cognitive decline. Worth … Continue reading →

I hesitate to pass this along. It is only a newspaper article and not medical advice. Are there some diseases, even cancers, that are better left alone? I don’t have any authoritative answer. Ask your doctor. Here’s the article:http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/190928871.html :- … Continue reading →

Stetson Law reports that scammers around the country are calling seniors, claiming to be from the government. They say that your new card is in the mail and to receive your benefits you must give them your bank routing number … Continue reading →

Here is a packet to help you understand your coverage and appeal a denial of coverage: http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2013/02/22/self-help-packet-for-expedited-home-health-care-appeals-including-improvement-standard-denials/ :- Doug.