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Doctor Shortage: Which States Have the Fewest & Most Doctors Per 100,000 People?

By Editor, on October 23rd, 2012

A new survey conducted by the research firm 2/7 Wall St has identified the 10 U.S. States that have the fewest doctors per 100,000 people in the population, versus the 10 States that have the most doctors per 100,000 . . . → Read More: Doctor Shortage: Which States Have the Fewest & Most Doctors Per 100,000 People?

National Health Center Week, August 5-11, Highlights Health Care Available Regardless of Your Ability to Pay

By Editor, on July 30th, 2012

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has declared August 5-11 as National Health Center Week, to recognize and highlight the crucial role that Community Health Centers play in maintaining the health of Americans. Federally-funded Community Health . . . → Read More: National Health Center Week, August 5-11, Highlights Health Care Available Regardless of Your Ability to Pay

Find and Compare Doctors

By Editor, on October 1st, 2011

Visit Medicare.gov’s Physician Compare tool to find and compare doctors and other health care professionals: by geographic location (zip code or city and state); and by specialty You can also search for a health care professional by last name, . . . → Read More: Find and Compare Doctors

Medicare Adds New Online Tools to Help Health Care Consumers

By Editor, on August 9th, 2011

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced on Friday that they have launched new online tools for patients and caregivers to “empower consumers to make informed choices about their health care,” as well as other initiatives . . . → Read More: Medicare Adds New Online Tools to Help Health Care Consumers

How To Check Up On A Doctor

By Senior Editor, on April 20th, 2011

Resources to help you check up on your doctor which includes licensing, qualifications, and disciplinary action. See resource guide from Consumer Reports Health»

Senior Living Guide Search – for Senior Care Professionals

By Editor, on November 18th, 2010

A Search Tool for Senior Care Professionals and many other Senior Services, provided by SeniorLivingGuide.com, a website that provides a searchable directory of several different types of senior living facilities and other senior services. Allows you to search by . . . → Read More: Senior Living Guide Search – for Senior Care Professionals

UCompareHealthCare

By Editor, on November 16th, 2010

Find Doctors, Hospitals & Nursing Homes. A free finder tool for nursing homes, doctors, and hospitals, along with data on quality, staffing and outcomes, provided by UCompareHeralthCare, a service owned by the New York Times. View Info »

HealthGrades – Find a Doctor

By Editor, on November 16th, 2010

Find a Doctor Search Service. Provided by HealthGrades, a national rating organization for doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes. Shows results of a five star rating system, in which patients have been asked to rate their physicians. View Info ».

Find a Care Manager

By Editor, on November 15th, 2010

Search tool provided by the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Includes information about the role played by Geriatric Care Managers and their qualifications. Search by city, state, zip code, or name, to find a Geriatric Care Manager . . . → Read More: Find a Care Manager

ElderCare Locator

By Editor, on November 15th, 2010

Website of U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Useful tool to help you find care-help of many different kinds in your community — including: Senior housing options; Nursing Homes and other long-term care facilities; In-home care and . . . → Read More: ElderCare Locator

Evaluating Physicians Who Offer House Calls: A Guide for Patients and Families

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

By: Eric Baron, MD From American Academy of Home Care Physicians How to protect yourself and your family. Some questions to ask. How to recognize high-quality house call medical groups. Physicians and Medical Groups specializing in house calls have . . . → Read More: Evaluating Physicians Who Offer House Calls: A Guide for Patients and Families

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