By Eric McLaughlin, M.D. & Board Member, Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (TAFEC) Texas consumers increasingly have their access to emergency medical care delayed or altogether thwarted, and their coverage for legitimate care denied. After witnessing this alarming trend, Texas’ freestanding emergency room community is taking action to better protect and inform patients and their families. Together, we are making a wide-ranging commitment to remove much of the … [Read more...] about How the Texas Legislature can fulfill “our promise to patients” this session
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Super Mom Giveaway
Is Your Mom a SUPER MOM? Enter her today in our incredible SUPER MOM GIVEAWAY. Here is how you do it: Enter your Super Mom on Facebook Messenger by clicking the following link: http://bit.ly/EliteCareSuperMomEntry Comment with "I love my mom."We'll message you your mom's entry. Drawing to be held on Monday, May 6th on Facebook Live at 10am live on the Macaroni Kid League City/Clear Lake Facebook Page The Winning Super Mom will receive: Michael Kors Handbag Gift Card to … [Read more...] about Super Mom Giveaway
Freestanding ERs seeking Medicare and Medicaid Recognition
BASTROP, Texas (Nexstar) -- Texas is home to more than 200 independent, freestanding emergency centers. They aren’t affiliated with a hospital and aren’t recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, so people with that insurance may have to pay full price if they go there. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., R-LA, has introduced a bill titled the “Emergency Care Improvement Act," which would provide Medicare and Medicaid recognition of freestanding emergency centers and provide a … [Read more...] about Freestanding ERs seeking Medicare and Medicaid Recognition
Pet Safety on Independence Day
This July 4th the smartest thing you can do is to keep your pet indoors at all times. Loud noises may cause your pet to panic and attempt to run in an attempt to find safety. Other great pet tips to remember this 4th of July are: Don’t Put Insect Repellant on Your Pet that isn’t Specifically for Pet Use Alcoholic Drinks Poison Pets Have Your Pet Properly Identified NEVER Use Fireworks Around Pets Don’t Give Your Pet “Table Food” Lighter Fluid and Matches Are Harmful to Pets … [Read more...] about Pet Safety on Independence Day
Texas Standard Takes On BCBS of Texas’ New Rules Limiting ER Coverage
WITH BLUE CROSS BILLING CHANGES, SOME PATIENTS COULD BE FOOTING E.R. BILLS IN FULL Texas’ largest healthcare insurer recently said that HMO subscribers may have to pay the whole bill for out-of-network emergency room visits if the health problem isn’t deemed serious enough. Read More @ Texas Standard … [Read more...] about Texas Standard Takes On BCBS of Texas’ New Rules Limiting ER Coverage
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