KNOWING YOUR NUMBERS FOR HEART HEALTH
KNOW YOUR INSURANCE BENEFITS. Remember to read your insurance booklet. Many people have medical insurance, but don’t know what benefits are covered and not covered. By not being familiar with your insurance coverage, you may be missing out on medical benefits, supplies and equipment that you are eligible for. Take advantage of chronic disease management programs offered by your medical insurance provider. Disease management programs for diabetes, asthma, heart disease and high blood pressure are offered by many insurance carriers and provide individualized care that helps your doctor take care of your chronic diseases better. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY YOUR MEDICAL INSURANCE PROVIDER. Disease management programs for diabetes, asthma, heart disease and high blood pressure are offered by many insurance carriers and provide individualized care that helps your doctor take care of your chronic diseases better.
Remember to read your insurance booklet.
KEEP ALL OF YOUR DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENTS.
Missed follow-up appointments put you at risk for having undesirable complications to the medical issue(s) being followed. If you must miss an appointment, make sure that you call your doctor’s office to reschedule the visit.
BY DR. BONITA COE
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