Which plans are right for you and your family?
We will publish here a series of articles, and provide hyperlinks to outside sources, that describes the risks and benefits of each of the various types of health care plans so that you might make an informed choice for your family. Check back soon.
Other Sources of information include:
The American Academy of Pediatrics This link is to the National Chapter of the AAP. There are also local chapters, including the PaAAP at http://www.paaap.com
Medicare isn't just for the elderly. The Medicare site on the web maintains current comparative information for all consumers trying to choose a health plan. Visit the site at http://www.medicare.gov . The site has comparative information about most private plans that also enroll the elderly and disabled.
The American Medical Association
The Fourth Edition of "A Closer Look at HMOs", a thorough and useful compilation of data reported by licensed HMOs to Pennsylvania state regulators by medical economists at the Pennsylvania Medical Society. To order, call (800)228-7823, ext. 1490, or visit the PMS at www.pamedsoc.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC′s top organizational components include the Office of the Director, six Coordinating Centers and Offices, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. http://www.cdc.gov/
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: The NAPNAP is the professional home for PNPs and other advanced practice nurses who care for children. NAPNAP is the only national organization dedicated to improving the quality of health care for infants, children and adolescents and to advancing the PNP’s role in providing that care. http://napnap.org/
The ultimate resource, the National Library of Medicine, can be searched for free at the following site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov . And you don't need to be a medical professional. However, you should not let it confuse you either; please call if you have questions or worries.
