In summary of the change, A physical therapist may evaluate and initiate treatment on a patient without a prescription or referral from an approved health care provider. Therefore, our health plan document has been amended to reflect this change. All health plan coverage is subject to medically necessary guidelines, patient eligibility, and terms and conditions as outlined in … [Read more...] about Missouri passed a new law allowing direct access to physical therapy.
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Trusted, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare counseling and assistance. Missouri SHIP is your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program. SHIP provides unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. Whether you are new to Medicare, reviewing Medicare plan options, or have questions on how to use your … [Read more...] about Medicare Questions?
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. If you, or a loved one, have a chronic … [Read more...] about Free Educational program
All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. We can all help prevent suicide. Mental health organizations and individuals across the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide Emergency … [Read more...] about September is National Suicide Prevention Month