A New Health Care Info Service

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Dr. James A. Lee
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Chicago, IL 60615
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A New Health Care info Service Center(on-line)

A new health care resource has been developed by The Joy of Jesus Church on-line by Pastor, Rev. Dr. James A. Lee
http://thejoyofjesuschurchonline.blogspot.com/ This service is design to provide individuals with quick and pertinent information regarding health services and information.

The Joy of Jesus is rapidly assembling information in an easy format to help people get a strong start on the services they need. health care is Sn important service to all. We want to help in a rather complicated area of society to provide relevant information fast.

The Health Care Info. Service Center is one of other services the Jot of Jesus online Church has established. The Jobs/Career Center, The Educational Center and The Business Development Institute are the main components to help fight poverty. We will continue to serve the on-line community to the best information consolidated in the Internet.

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Dr.James A. Lee http://drjalee53.blogspot.com/

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Patient rights were developed with the expectation that hospitals and health care institutions would support these rights in the interest of delivering effective patient care.


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The Patient's Bill of Rights

What is the Patient's Bill of Rights?

Here you will find a summary of the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities that was adopted by the U.S. Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry in 1998. It is also known as the Patient's Bill of Rights.

The Patient's Bill of Rights was created with the intent to reach 3 major goals:

to help patients feel more confident in the U.S. health care system; the Bill of Rights:
assures that the health care system is fair and it works to meet patients' needs
gives patients a way to address any problems they may have
encourages patients to take an active role in staying or getting healthy
to stress the importance of a strong relationship between patients and their health care providers
to stress the key role patients play in staying healthy by laying out rights and responsibilities for all patients and health care providers
This Bill of Rights also applies to the insurance plans offered to federal employees. Many other health insurance plans and facilities have also adopted these values. Even Medicare and Medicaid stand by many of them.

The 8 key areas of the Patient's Bill of Rights

Information disclosure

You have the right to accurate and easily-understood information about your health plan, health care professionals, and health care facilities. If you speak another language, have a physical or mental disability, or just don't understand something, help should be given so you can make informed health care decisions.

Choice of providers and plans

You have the right to choose health care providers who can give you high-quality health care when you need it.

Access to emergency services

If you have severe pain, an injury, or sudden illness that makes you believe that your health is in serious danger, you have the right to be screened and stabilized using emergency services. You should be able to use these services whenever and wherever you need them, without needing to wait for authorization and without any financial penalty.

Participation in treatment decisions

You have the right to know your treatment options and take part in decisions about your care. Parents, guardians, family members, or others that you select can represent you if you cannot make your own decisions.

Respect and non-discrimination

You have a right to considerate, respectful care from your doctors, health plan representatives, and other health care providers that does not discriminate against you.

Confidentiality of health information

You have the right to talk privately with health care providers and to have your health care information protected. You also have the right to read and copy your own medical record. You have the right to ask that your doctor change your record if it is not correct, relevant, or complete.

Complaints and appeals

You have the right to a fair, fast, and objective review of any complaint you have against your health plan, doctors, hospitals or other health care personnel. This includes complaints about waiting times, operating hours, the actions of health care personnel, and the adequacy of health care facilities.

Other bills of rights

This bill of rights focuses on hospitals and insurance plans, but there are many others with different focuses. There are special kinds, like the mental health bill of rights, hospice patient's bill of rights, and bills of rights for patients in certain states. Insurance plans sometimes have lists of rights for subscribers. Many of these lists of rights tell you where to go or whom to talk with if you have a problem with your care. The American Hospital Association has a list of rights along with patient responsibilities that can help a person be a more active partner in his or her health care. (See "Additional resources" below.)

Health insurance problems

If you have concerns about your insurance, it is sometimes helpful to start with customer service or your case manager at your health insurance company. For more information about dealing with insurance claims, see our document Medical Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Cancer Patient.

Additional resources

More information from your American Cancer Society

The following related information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345).

Medical Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Cancer Patient (also available in Spanish)
Informed Consent (also available in Spanish)
Choosing a Doctor and a Hospital (also available in Spanish)
National organizations and Web sites*

Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of patient information and support include

American Hospital Association
Toll-free number: 1-800-242-2626
Web site: www.aha.org
AHA's Patient Care Partnership brochure educates patients on their rights and responsibilities in regard to their hospital stay. (The brochure is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.) The brochure is available in bulk orders only. There is a fee for non-members, but it is also available as a free download on the Web site, in all the languages mentioned at: www.aha.org/aha/issues/Communicating-With-Patients/pt-care-partnership.html.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - HHS
Toll-free number: 1-800-633-4227
TTY: 1-877-486-2048
Web site: www.cms.hhs.gov

Medline Plus
Web site: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/patientrights.html
Has information on Patient Rights

*Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the American Cancer Society.

No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

References

President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry. Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities. Available at: http://www.hcqualitycommission.gov/final/append_a.html. Accessed October 24, 2008.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Patients' Bill of Rights and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Available at: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/billrights.asp#what. Accessed October 24, 2008.

Last Medical Review: 11/11/2008
Last Revised: 11/11/2008

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Who is Killing Health Care Reform

Senator Joesph Lieberman is stopping health care reform for the average American. He does not want a public option, medicare expansion and anything for the middle-class. We need people who care about people and not just big insurance companies.

We need low cost, full coverage, and preventive measures to make our cost competitive with other nations. We pay $15 more per person with 50 million people uninsured

Lieberman ran for vice-president and lost. He also lost his primary election as well. The American people needs new leadership that understands how to help people help them self. Perhaps he could give back his health care plan or give it to a poor family.

In closing, there will be a bill. It will be weak and watered down. That is the real issue. Everything that we do is weak and Joe Lieberman is a real problem. He should give back all that he has for all the things he is against ,yet continues to take. May be that is what he is on regarding this bill.

Peace is a Prize?

Now that President Obama has been awarded The Nobel Peace Prize, should we pull out of all wars? I wonder why we are there? The only thing there are mountains and opium.

War is so unnecessary. We are spending so much energy and resources there without anything in return. The world needs peace.

Why not bring all our soldiers but home and build new schools, computers and health centers? The world needs jobs. People are just sitting around waiting for something to happen. Out taxes are too high. If you do have a job, we only get about 68% of our pay.

In closing, there is too much money wasted on war. The world has a job to do. War is not the answer. Greed has played a role in this recession, the other factor is war. I hope we can expand world wide educational program tied to jobs. The full educational/employment act can make the world a better place. This is the real prize.

Ted Kennedy wanted Health Care

Rest in peace Sen Edward Kennedy. The nation lost a real fighter for human rights. His death is the end of the old liberal ideals of a great society and new deal. The end of dreams of a nation for everyone living in brother and sisterhood. The dreams of Camelot, the perfect world.

America is the only major industrial nation with out universal health care,yet we spend more than any other nation. This was Sen. Kennedy's issue. The Kennedy Family has historically fought the losing cause. Civil Rights, Human Rights, Gay Rights, Worker Rights, Woman Rights and all of the rights that people on the right fine displeasure.

We find ourselves in a new day. A time to move forward without necessarily caring for the different and the have nots. We are caught in wars with people we do not know and for reasons unknown. Sen. Kennedy apposed these wars. I once dreamed of a perfect world. Perhaps, it is in another place other than this one. I still have hope.Life is not easy. But tomorrow is another day. Yet, there will be one less Kennedy to dream the dreams of Camelot.

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The world is fighting to end an economic recession. Germany and France appears to have turned the corner on their economic problems. Jobs are still in question due to high levels of unemployment. Yet, in The United States, health care reform has been our front page issue.

Is it that we are sicker than our willingness to work? Nearly 10% of our work force has lost their jobs. Almost 46 million people do not have health care. The public has been rather hostile at congressional town hall meetings. There are a number of people wearing arms.

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In conclusion, The President has lost a great deal of momentum on this particular issue. The opposition believes if they can stop health care reform, they will in turn, stop the presidency. Why is it that our culture is so war oriented? We fight when it is time to compromise. We battle when it is time to think. Perhaps we need more time to mature as a nation? The issue is simple at best. Reduce cost, cut waste and preventive coverage are the key elements to a healthier nation. Please tell me what do you think?

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Lately there has been so much ugliness regarding health care reform. People are literally screaming in the streets. What is all of this fuss over? Is there something about health care that makes people ill?

The people hollering the most have insurance, jobs, homes and a vested interest in stepping 47 million people without health care. Why is it that we can not help these people is a real question? What if we went without 3 nuclear bombs, would this satisfy this problem?

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