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Mda At Your Service: My License Expired, And I’M Overwhelmed, Kristin Johnson Dds
Mda At Your Service: My License Expired, And I’M Overwhelmed, Kristin Johnson Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The Michigan Public Health Code allows a 60-day grace period for license renewal with late fees and CE requirements. For health insurance options, MDA Insurance provides assistance and quotes. Attend the MDA Health Insurance Seminar on Oct. 25 for more insights. Engage in organized dentistry via local society meetings, the MDA Leadership Forum, and the LEAD Program. MDA Insurance offers Medicare support, including educational events on Sept. 13 and 27. For more details, contact relevant MDA representatives.
Health Insurance Availability, Madison Shakespear
Health Insurance Availability, Madison Shakespear
Sociology Student Work Collection
My presentation focuses on health insurance availability. Primarily, how much it costs and who is covered—or not covered—by third-party contributors (eg. employers). I also discuss the correlation between insurance-included benefits and higher education.
Chapter: “Health Law And Ethics”, Allison K. Hoffman, I. Glenn Cohen, William M. Sage
Chapter: “Health Law And Ethics”, Allison K. Hoffman, I. Glenn Cohen, William M. Sage
All Faculty Scholarship
Law and ethics are both essential attributes of a high-functioning health care system and powerful explainers of why the existing system is so difficult to improve. U.S. health law is not seamless; rather, it derives from multiple sources and is based on various theories that may be in tension with one another. There are state laws and federal laws, laws setting standards and laws providing funding, laws reinforcing professional prerogatives, laws furthering social goals, and laws promoting market competition. Complying with law is important, but health professionals also should understand that the legal and ethical constraints under which health systems …
Improving Access To Resources For The Medically Uninsured And Underinsured, Katelyn Donaldson
Improving Access To Resources For The Medically Uninsured And Underinsured, Katelyn Donaldson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Many patients are uninsured or underinsured and are burdened by paying for appointments, labs/imaging, and prescription medications. There are a number of resources available to help with financing healthcare; however, they are under often under utilized. The aim is to create a singular tool for patients to identify resources applicable to their specific healthcare needs to better empower the underserved community members.
The Future Of Healthcare In The United States, Aaron James Deyo
The Future Of Healthcare In The United States, Aaron James Deyo
Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects
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Health Insurance Coverage And Young Adults, Cameron Sikavi
Health Insurance Coverage And Young Adults, Cameron Sikavi
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
- Young adults have the largest percentage of uninsured citizens of any age group in the United States. According to the CDC, 38.4% of the uninsured population in 2013 was between the ages of 19 – 34. This equates to 27.2% of 19 – 34 year-olds in 2013 not having health insurance.
- In Connecticut, 18-34 year-olds represent by far the largest demographic of those uninsured, at 43.3% , more than double the rate of the second highest uninsured demographic (45 – 54 year olds, with an uninsured rate of 19.2%). Unfortunately, this remains significantly higher than the national average. …