Monday, November 25, 2013

Survivors Benefits Social Security Administration

A community members death is communicated to the Social Security Administration through the (I-EDR) Internet Electronic Death Registration by the chosen Funeral Director.  The (I-EDR) Internet Electronic Death Registration replaces the need for the Funeral Director to file form SSA-721 with the Social Security Administration.

Form SSA-721 was a statement of death filled in by the Funeral Director.  Electronic posting of this information enables the Social Security Administration to deliver benefits much faster. Two important benefits for a surviving spouse include:

Lump sum death payment: The Social Security Administration distributes a special lump sum death payment of 255.00

The Social Security Administration can re-calculate the couples benefit to determine if the surviving spouse will benefit from drawing the decedents funds.

Today the police dispatcher sends EMS rescue who perform a bedside diagnostic test which confirms the individual has no pulse or respiration.  The EMS rescue contact the coroner who declare the time of death and contact the funeral director.  The funeral director notifies the Social Security Administration as a statement of death through the I-EDR  which enables the surviving spouse faster access to needed benefits.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Chevalier of the Legion of Honor

The Legion of Honor is the highest decoration in France and Chevalier is the highest degree of the five that can be awarded.  The Legion of Honor is a French Order that was publicly established in 1802. The five recognized degrees include:

1. Chevalier (Knight)
2. Officer (Officer)
3. Commandeur (Commander)
4. Grand Officer (Grand Officer)
5. Grand Croix (Grand Cross)

In the United States the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor is awarded in official ceremony through the French Embassy in Washington DC.   The Honor is awarded for excellent civil or military conduct delivered, upon official investigation.  The daily operation of the French Order is conducted under the authority of the Grand Chancery. 

This award strengthens global relationships and brings positive attention to the service organizations connected to the individual receiving the Honor.

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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Wisconsin Governor Walker Prepared For Delay With Federal Exchanges

On Thursday November 14, 2013 President Barack Obama announced the Health Insurance Companies could, at their discretion and with permission from State Insurance Commissioners, keep policies that had been scheduled for elimination for not meeting (ACA) Affordable Care Act standards.

Within minutes Wisconsin Governor Walker said he would delay for 3 months his plan to move 77, 500 Wisconsin residents out of State health programs and in to the online Federal Insurance Exchange.  Demonstrating a powerful response that immediately establishes relied on coverage for Wisconsin's needing population.  

Representative Joan Ballweg explained the State budget included provisions to continue Badgercare and (HIRSP) Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan eligibility at current levels if Wisconsin experiences a delay in the implementation of the Federal Health Program. 

Governor Scott Walker will call lawmakers for a special legislative session in early December to pass the change to keep those 77,500 Wisconsin citizens from losing State Badgercare Plus coverage in January before the Federal Insurance Program is equipped to serve them.

Governor Walker will include a legislative proposal that would allow (HIRSP) Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan to extend coverage for an additional 90 days.  This would not require HIRSP members to stay with the plan but if it is working, they could be served till March 31, 2014.   This demonstrates Governor Walker endorsing a broader range of options than the exchange currently makes available.

Some areas in the State of Wisconsin can benefit from an increase in the number of available coverage options.  Governor Walker has a proven history of working well with the Wisconsin Insurance Industry.  It is likely that the health insurance industry would continue existing plans with Governor Walkers encouragement.  Certainly we must applaud Governor Walkers fast, effective response to a very real problem facing many Wisconsin residents.   Home Care Path encourages readers to follow this issue as it unfolds in the coming months.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Time To Prescribe More Statins

Two research driven information sources The American College of Cardiology and The American Heart Association have fostered guidelines to expand the practice of prescribing statin drugs.   The purpose is to reduce the incidence of heart attack and stroke.

Statin drugs lower blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-COA Reductase.  HMG-COA Reductase is a liver enzyme used by the body to create cholesterol.  The statin lowers cholesterol by disrupting the enzymes  availability to participate in the assembly of cholesterol.

Once formed cholesterol increases plaque build up on artery walls which slows or stops blood flow.  Heart attack or stroke can occur with no blood flow.

So, why have statin drugs not become available to consumers over the counter?  Some medical providers are for allowing statins to be sold over the counter, and some are against the idea.   
Those against say elevated blood cholesterol levels do not generate symptoms that would prompt patients to make informed decisions about statin drug dosing or benefits.  Those for believe making the statin drugs available to consumers over the counter would dramatically lower the cost.

Home Care Path encourages readers to follow this issue of expanding the prescribing of statin drugs  to a wider range of at risk patients as it unfolds in the next few months.


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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Reiki Energy and healing use

Reiki can be described as a non-physical healing energy made up of life force that is guided by higher intelligence , or spiritually guided life force energy.  In healing Reiki energy seems to have an intelligence all its own flowing where it is needed in the client and creating the healing conditions necessary for the individuals needs.

This energy is flowing through everything on the planet.  This energy flows around and through the individual's body all the time.  This unseen energy supports the physical organs and tissues as it flows through and about the body.  A disruption in the flow of this energy can contribute to an unhealthy condition that shows itself as a sickness in the body.

A persons mind (thoughts and feelings) can contribute to an effect in this field of energy circulating in and out of the body.  Often the Reiki practitioner can intuit knowledge of changes in the flow of this energy through sharpened senses. The Reiki practitioner can implement this non-invasive  healing technique to help correct the disruption of energy flow facilitating balance and bringing healing.

A look at Reiki energy is a way for individuals to better understand how their energy is being transferred and communicated all the time.  This is most easily recognized when a giggling happy child enters a room.  The child's happy, playful energetic field changes the physical experience for everyone in that moment of time.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Levosimendan Going To Drive OXBT Shares Higher

Levosimendan is a cardiac medication proven to be effective in reducing mortality among patients with reduced heart function as they were having surgery.  Levosimendan is a calcium sensitizer that can be administered intravenously (IV) to patients with acute decompensated congestive heart failure (CHF).  The drug helps dilate vessels, increasing heart muscle contractility without increasing the oxygen consumption requirement.

Oxygen Biotherapeutics Inc. NASDAQ stock OXBT signed a definitive agreement in October 2013 for exclusive rights to develop and market Levosimendan in North America.  This transaction between OXBT and Phyxius Pharma Inc. is valued at approximately 4.8 million in stock.

Should the drug Levosimendan be successfully commercialized one would expect OXBT share (7.70) value to rise significantly.  Levosimendan  can produce a much appreciated effect for the patient during cardiac surgery.  Home Care Path encourages readers to follow OXBT and see if  the drug Levosimendan can improve share performance.


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Sunday, November 3, 2013

FDA acts to improve medical providers access to needed drug therapies

The ability of the medical community to effectively treat a patient with a prescribed drug is dependent upon the available supply of the medication.  When a hospital or clinic do not have a medication for treatment it is called a drug shortage. The supply is depleted, causing patients in the
service area to go without the benefit the medication could have delivered.

The (FDA) Food and Drug Administration has proposed two new rules on October 31, 2013 to help prevent drug supply shortages.  Rule one involves implementing a strategic plan to coordinate an organized approach to reported drug shortages.  This means:

A. Immediately assess the drug manufacturers reported shortage

B. Immediately contact alternative drug manufacturers capable of filling the shortage

C. Speed up the process to certify a drug manufacturers site to help prevent an approaching shortage.

The second FDA proposed rule requires all drug manufacturers to notify the FDA of permanent discontinuance or a temporary interruption of manufacturing likely to disrupt their supply.  This is early reporting to head off a shortage.

This is an important concept with the aging population and the increased number of insured consumers using the service a medical provider can offer.  The FDA is acting to facilitate regulation that supports the private drug manufacturing industry to better serve the prescribing provider and the patient.  Home Care Path encourages readers to follow this issue as it unfolds in the next year.

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