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Northern Westchester Hospital’s Yorktown Imaging Facility is designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by ACR
Northern Westchester Hospital’s Yorktown Imaging Facility, located at 1940 Commerce Street, has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) Commission on Quality and Safety, and the Commission on Breast Imaging. The designation is also held by the Women’s Imaging Center on NWH’s main campus in Mt. Kisco. “We are very proud to receive this designation,” says Stefanie B. Zalsin, MD, a board certified diagnostic radiologist and site director at Yorktown Imaging. “Our mission is to provide
comprehensive care using the latest technology in a comfortable, compassionate environment.” Yorktown Imaging is accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast MRI, MRI guided breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. It offers state-of-the art radiology and 3D mammography (or digital breast tomosynthesis) to give a clearer, more definitive assessment. Because waiting for mammography results can be so stressful, the center provides immediate feedback to avoid unnecessary waiting and anxiety.
Women have the opportunity to speak to a radiologist immediately following their mammogram or sonogram. In addition to its patient-centered approach, the center offers proximity to a full spectrum of experts, including geneticists, radiologists, oncologists, cancer and reconstructive surgeons, integrative medicine practitioners and oncology nurses. For more information or an appointment, contact The Breast Institute at 914.666.1445 or go to www.nwhbreastinstitute.org for an appointment at either location in Yorktown Heights or Mount Kisco.
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This edition of Healthcare News was in production during the wrath and aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Our hearts go out to all those affected by these historic storms. We would like to acknowledge the brave and selfless efforts of the rescue and medical responders and volunteers to these national disasters. They put their own safety at risk to save the lives of others. We encourage our readers to reach out with a donation or supplies to the organization of your choice in order to help the hurricane victims. Some good choices are the Red Cross, Food Banks, Churches and Pet Shelters. Check your local schools to find out if they are accepting donations of water, clothing, toiletries or canned goods. Even a small donation can make a big difference. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you have not yet had your mammogram for 2017 now is the time. A list of Imaging facilities in Westchester is included in this edition. If you are a breast cancer survivor or know one you may like to join in the Making Strides of Wetchester to raise money and awareness. Please join us at the 6th Annual Stamford Health, Wellness & Sport Expo, October 21 and 22. Make the most of each day and thank you for joining us each month! Contact us at info@healthcarenewspaper.com. Visit Westchester Healthcare News on Facebook to get updates on local health and wellness
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Breast Surgeon Zoe Weinstein, MD, joins WMCHealth Network Staff
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Zoe Weinstein, MD, a board-certified breast surgeon practicing in the mid-Hudson Valley for more than a decade, has joined the medical staff of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), with privileges at member hospitals HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus in Kingston and MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Prior to joining WMCHealth, Dr. Weinstein was in private practice for nearly 20 years and has served as Medical Director of the Fern Feldman Anolick Center for Breast Health at HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus since 2009, a role she will continue to fill.
Dr. Weinstein is a member of the Medical Society of the State of New York and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She is accomplished in advanced breast surgery procedures and techniques, including minimally invasive stereotactic breast biopsy; ultrasound-guided, vacuum-assisted breast biopsy; radionuclide injection for sentinel lymph node identification, and the insertion of balloon catheters for partial breast irradiation. Dr. Weinstein earned her undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, and her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. She completed an internship in anatomic pathology and a five-year residency in general surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. The Fern Feldman Anolick Center is dedicated to providing outstanding, compassionate care in a warm and caring environment. The center combines a coordinated team approach tailored to each patient’s individual needs with the most advanced breast imaging modalities and
pathology services available. Services include digital mammography, computer-aided detection, minimally invasive breast biopsies, clinical breast exams and bone density scans, as well as the latest surgery techniques and targeted therapies. The center also has a certified patient navigator who guides patients through the care system to help ensure timely diagnosis, treatment and support. The Breast Center at the Redl Center for Cancer Care, part of MidHudson Regional Hospital, provides patients with the latest in diagnostic technology, including 3-D mammography, while offering minimally invasive surgical options, infusion center services, a commitment to research and clinical trials, and a certified patient navigator to assist patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment. To reach Dr. Weinstein, call (845)383-1759. Her office is located on the second floor of 1561 Ulster Ave., Lake Katrine, NY 12449. For more information about WMCHealth, visit WMCHealth.org.
Got Hefty Medical Bills? Try Negotiating to Get Them Reduced You may be able to lower the amount you owe significantly Many consumers facing a big medical bill don’t consider one possible remedy: negotiating a lower price. Insurance companies pay nowhere near posted rates, so why should you?
Many Americans already struggle to pay their medical expenses. A full 20 percent of working-age adults with health insurance report having problems, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation/New York Times survey. Among the uninsured, more than half do.
So if you're already having difficulty, it can be especially daunting if you're on the hook for a huge medical bill because of a high deductible, an out-of-network charge, a procedure that isn’t covered, or being uninsured.
If you know your insurance won't cover a procedure, it's best to negotiate the price beforehand. "You can discuss it before you go in,” says Adria Gross, a medical billing advocate and CEO of MedWise Insurance Advocacy. “What the fee is going to be and if you can bring it down.”
If your doctor can't reduce the price, you might want to reconsider the procedure or have the doctor suggest alternatives that are cheaper or that are covered by insurance.
But if it's a medical necessity, or an emergency, you may end up having to negotiate after the bill arrives. It may feel odd to bargain with a hospital or doctor, but doing so could reduce what you owe by up to 50 percent.
“The first step that most people don’t take is to ask,” says John Jackson, executive director of CareCounsel, an outfit that provides health advocacy services through employersponsored health plans.
How do you go about doing that?
The billing office is a good place to start, but don’t expect the person who picks up the phone to cut a deal. “The first response will be no, I can’t do anything,” says Abbie Leibowitz, chief medical officer of Health Advocate, an advocacy and health assistance company. “You have to be persistent. Figure out who in the organization has the authority.” Keep asking for the manager of the person you’re talking to—even if that takes you all the way up to the chief financial officer, Gross says. Then use these tips to help you:
Frame your request around your ability to pay. This may work if you’re in a health plan that comes with a high deductible, as a growing number are, or if you’re uninsured. “If you owe $10,000 and you’re telling me that it’s going to be impossible for you to pay, then I’m more likely to negotiate—to make sure I get paid at all,” Jackson says. Just be prepared to provide documentation showing that you really don’t have the money.
Talk about wanting to pay a fair price. Medical pricing is a system built on discounts: No insurance company would ever pay sticker price, yet that’s what’s on the bill you receive. Pricing transparency websites such as Healthcare Bluebook can give you an idea of what health plans actually pay medical providers, often a fraction of the amount charged. “You should not feel guilty about asking for a fair and reasonable price,” says Pat Palmer, president and founder of Medical Billing Advocates of America. “When there is a 50 percent or 100 percent markup, that’s not fair and reasonable.”
Research the prices insurers pay. One strong case for getting a discount after the fact is if you are billed for the services of an out-of-network provider you didn’t agree to see, like when an in-network hospital uses an out-of-network anesthesiologist in the operating room. In fact, many states are working to pass laws to reduce patients’ liability in such situations. The best negotiating tactic there is to ask to be charged what your insurance company would have paid for an in-network provider.
Offer to pay the balance in full. More generally, a good move (if you can afford it) is to offer to immediately pay off the balance of the bill. Medical providers get stiffed for about 20 percent of what they bill individuals, says Leibowitz, so there’s an incentive for them to take less money if getting paid is a sure thing. Medical advocates find that they can often get a 15 percent to 20 percent “prompt pay” discount.
Turn to a medical billing advocate. Last, if you can’t get far on your own, a medical billing advocate can help. Employers sometimes offer access to advocates as a benefit, so check on that first. Hiring an advocate on your own can be expensive—some take a flat fee and others charge a percentage of the money they save you (25 percent is typical). Just make sure to thoroughly investigate the qualifications of an advocate ahead of time. With so many Americans struggling to pay their medical bills, there are a lot of people out there who are quick to say they can help.
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6th Annual Stamford Health, Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2017 presented by WABC-TV Returns to Chelsea Piers Connecticut, October 21 and 22
Stamford Health is getting ready for the 6th Annual Stamford Health, Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2017 presented by WABC-TV which will return to Chelsea Piers Connecticut, 1 Blachley Road, in Stamford, Saturday, October 21,10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, October 22, 2017, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For the sixth year now, Stamford Health has been the title sponsor of this premier health, wellness and sports expo in Connecticut where visitors will find health education, fun activities for children, special guests, plus the latest information, products, services and demos from over 100 exhibitors and much more. “We are excited to be part of this annual event again this year,” said Vicki Hoffman, Director, Orthopedic Service Line, Stamford Health. “Expo 2017 will address a wide variety of health concerns and feature many innovative exhibits to help the community set off on a healthy course.” Staff from Stamford Health will provide information on many medical conditions and treatments, and children will enjoy the popular Stamford Health volunteer HAHA clowns. In conjunction with Stamford Health’s Department of Trauma Services, there will be a Touch-a-Truck from the
Stamford Fire Department in the parking lot at Chelsea Piers both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Visitors of all ages can learn from Stamford firemen about the truck’s equipment up close. Visitors are encouraged to bring nonperishable food for The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County and receive a free raffle ticket or raffle tickets can be purchased for $5. Raffle prizes will be announced throughout the weekend. All visitors will receive a Passport For Life, provided by Healthcare News, to record their Expo participation. Those who visit 40 exhibits can receive a complimentary day pass to Chelsea Piers Connecticut. There will also be flu shots provided by CVS Health (insurance and/or cash payments accepted) New attractions this year include “Discover Scuba” classes with Capt. Saam’s Scuba School at the Chelsea Piers pool on Sunday afternoon and The Loft Healthy Seminars, a series of ten 45-minute presentations on timely food topics by area restaurant representatives in a lounge-like setting in the Healthy Restaurant Sampling Zone where visitors can taste healthy cuisine and beverages from 18 restaurants and food and beverage. Visit www.hws-expos.com for updates and schedule information.
Staff from Stamford Health will offer a variety of information on health conditions and treatments.
Billy Blanks Jr. of Shark Tank fame will conduct his Dance It Out class both days.
The Stamford Health volunteer HAHA clowns will be popular among young visitors.
A Touch-A-Truck from the Stamford Fire Department, made possible by Stamford Health, Department of Trauma Services, will be in the parking lot at Chelsea Piers.
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Ely J. Rosenzveig and his son, Ariel, are proud to lead a respected elder law firm in White Plains serving families throughout the tri-state area. However, the family feel extends past father and son. The law firm of Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, P.C treats every client like family. “My dad and I are very involved in our clients’ lives, especially during difficult times,” Ariel Rosenzveig said. “We become close to them and we enjoy the relationships that we build. We value those relationships and are always attentive to our clients to help them with all of their needs. We take special pride in being there for our clients and their families through thick and thin.” Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates practices in all areas of elder law, including trust and estate planning, administration, and litigation, tax counsel, asset protection and special needs planning, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security disability benefits, guardianships, long term care planning, Medicaid spousal recovery claims, and Medicaid lien resolutions. Father and son pride themselves on an unyielding commitment to the advocacy of their clients’ interests. Estate planning is one of the most important steps any person can take to make sure that their final property and health care wishes are honored, and that loved ones are provided for in their absence. A comprehensive estate plan can resolve a number of legal questions that arise whenever anyone dies. The firm has achieved impressive results for clients on a host of Medicaid related issues, from getting Medicaid approvals for coverage of home care and institutional care benefits, to very accommodative resolutions of Medicaid spousal recovery claims, where the office of Medicaid aggressively pursues a claim for reimbursement for Medicaid benefits provided from the non-institutionalized (i.e., or “community”) spouse.
“Our firm has a thorough understanding of Medicaid and the experience to advocate aggressively and effectively for you and your family,” said Ely Rosenzveig, who has been an attorney for nearly thirty (30) years. “It is very rewarding work and we work tirelessly for our clients.” Elder law is very important. Appropriate estate and asset-protection planning can help preserve assets, reduce taxes, and help individuals qualify for Medicaid. As you or your loved one grows older, the quality of care you receive becomes increasingly important. At some point, it becomes necessary to make plans for the future to make sure that your needs and desires are met. When this time comes, it is important to enlist the experience of Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, so the process of planning for the future is stress-free for your family. This can be critical in the process of maintaining the well-being of you or your loved one. At Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, father and son have the opportunity to help clients plan across the span of many years. Often, it leads to advising multiple generations of the family, which Ely and Ariel Rosenzveig find rewarding. Over the course of time, they help clients as their lives and needs change, from naming the guardians of their minor children in their Wills, to planning for retirement, to protecting assets when in need of a skilled nursing facility or home care. Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates builds a relationship with clients, which is built upon years of assisting them, often in difficult times in their lives, and helping them move beyond those times and provide them with peace of mind and financial security. Our firm is certainly proud to build these types of relationships with families such as yours.
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Running a business and running a household can be Rewarding, as it also can be Stressful. It is important to remember, as we change into a new season, you should do the same in working your business and personal schedule. Here are some tips on Time Management and be “Less Stressed!” Adjust Your Time Management for The Fall Season When the seasons start to change, so does your business, personal, social, and your day-to-day activities. When you do not adjust your schedule is when you may become overwhelmed especially when Summer comes to an end and the Fall season starts to begin. When you are looking at your calendar, changes must be reflected in how time is allocated. For instance, at work, a person may be disciplined in the way time is used. In their personal lives during the summer, “go with the flow” time management is adopted with very few absolutes. When you plan ahead, you will avoid the fatigue and stress when it comes to scheduling your appointments, activities, etc. This will help you see how beneficial this can be for your health and your ability to enjoy each changing season fully. Be Prepared When the Busy Season Hits Get your business organized before the busy season hits. Not being organized is often the biggest reason businesses don’t implement more effective and efficient procedures. Don’t get caught feeling overwhelmed with “no time” to do anything! Implement a solution to handle peak seasons. Simplify Your Business with MDR Administrative Services! “Schedule a Consultation at “No Cost” to You! 845-784-2020
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Mammography Centers Directory Westchester Imaging LLC 12 Greenridge Ave #30 White Plains, NY 10605 (914) 949-0234
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Rye Radiology Associates, LLP 30 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook, NY 10573 (914) 253-9200
White Plains Breast Imaging 41 E Post Rd, White Plains, NY 10601 (914) 681-2929
White Plains Radiology 90 S Ridge St #6, Rye Brook, NY 10573 (914) 937-0091 Hudson Valley Radiology Associates Westchester 115 Main St, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 (914) 793-1234
Hudson Valley Radiology Associates HVRA of Inter-County 955 Yonkers Ave Room 14, Yonkers, NY 10704 (914) 776-7700 Women's Imaging Center 90 S Ridge St, Rye Brook, NY 10573 (914) 935-0011
WP Hospital Imaging Center 1296 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914) 336-5900
Northern Westchester Hospital 400 East Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 666-1200
Phelps Mammography 701 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 (914) 366-3440(914) 666-1371
NWH Yorktown Imaging Center 1940 Commerce St #106, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 (914) 245-5200 NWH Radiology & Women's Imaging 400 East Main Street, Wallace Building, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 666-1371 Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595 (914) 493-7000
Central Imaging Associate 1234 Central Park Ave, Suite 3B Yonkers, NY 10704 (914) 793-1234
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Your Teeth Are Amazing! 5 Fascinating Facts
They help you chew, speak and smile, but how much do you really know about your teeth? Here are some of the “tooth truths” that prove your teeth really are remarkable.
1. People have been caring for their teeth for centuries. Did you know the first toothbrushes were actually twigs our ancestors chewed on, using the frayed ends to cleanse their teeth? Around 5,000 B.C., the Egyptians used crushed eggshells and ground animal hooves to clean and polish their teeth. By the 1700s, a British inventor had adapted a design first seen in China – a bone handle with boar bristles inserted into small holes and secured with wire. Modern toothbrushes with nylon bristles arrived in the late 1930s, and the first electric toothbrush was introduced in 1954.
2. Teeth can tell stories about you. Scientists can tell a great deal about us just by examining our teeth. Did you realize that our teeth reveal how old we are, what we eat and drink -even where on Earth we may have lived? Our teeth also carry significant clues about our overall health, including periods of stress or illness we’ve endured. In short, teeth are a lasting record of our personal history
3. Every tooth is unique. Whether we’re talking about the 20 “baby teeth” that serve us in childhood or the 32 permanent teeth we have in our adult years, no two teeth are exactly the same shape and size. Each tooth in your mouth has its own unique profile, and teeth also vary widely from person to person. So your smile really is a true mark of your individuality!
4. The blueprint for your teeth is present the day you’re born. When babies arrive, the crowns of their first 20 teeth are already in place under the gums, waiting for the right time to break through – starting sometime between 3 to 6 months of age. Throughout childhood, the crowns and roots of adult teeth are already forming under those baby teeth, waiting until it’s time to begin pushing them out of the way. And here’s one more fun fact: In 1950, the average gift from the Tooth Fairy was just 25 cents. Today’s kids get about $2.00 per tooth.
5. Cleaning between your teeth is just as important as brushing the parts you see. When we brush, we’re able to easily reach the tops and sides of our teeth. But the surfaces between – which make up a significant part of our tooth enamel – need proper cleaning, too. This is why it’s best to clean between your teeth daily to remove food and bacteria and promote healthy gums.
And don’t forget to visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups. Your teeth are already amazing, and your ADA dentist and their team can help keep them that way.
Source://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/fun-teeth-facts?source=promospots&content=topstories&medium=AmazingTeeth
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Dress Down Day for Leukemia: Students and/or faculty and staff donate $2-$5 to dress down for the day. Participating schools are announced on 100.7 WHUD in March.
WHO: All of our programs are designed for students, parents and teachers, and can be extended to include the broader community.
WHY: The programs help students learn the value of achieving goals that benefit others and let them experience empathy and compassion. Incentives and prizes are awarded to school coordinators, teachers and students. ONLINE GIVING school web pages which are automatically created for schools, creates additional excitement and allows long-distance family and friends to contribute to the campaign.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION… or to register for the campaigns, call Student Series Senior Campaign Manager, Andrea Bent Fields at (203-388-9163) or email her at andrea.fields@lls.org or visit www.studentseries.org/connecticut-westchester-hudson-valley.
WHAT: Programs designed for young people. During the 2016-2017 school year, more than 11 million students from approximately 25,000 registered schools raised more than $26 million through Student Series Programs. Since its inception, Student Series Programs have raised more than $170 million, making them a chief fundraiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
Programs include: Pennies for Patients®: Value-building program for elementary and secondary schools. Students collect funds, starting with their own spare change, to support the research and patient services programs of LLS. Twenty five percent of all schools in the United States raise funds for the Pennies for Patients program.
Pasta for Pennies: Similar to Pennies for Patients, this program is sponsored by The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant. Students collect spare change, and the highest fundraising class raising at least $750.00 receives a pasta party courtesy of Olive Garden. Olive Garden also hosts kickoff luncheons for representatives of some participating schools and provides marketing support and materials for the program. Collect for Cures: A program for high school students to demonstrate leadership, creativity and teamwork to make an impact and raise money for blood cancer research.
Bring the Change: Students and faculty will collect money to support LLS’s mission: to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer. As they collect coins they are also invited to participate in fun daily themed days.
Light The Night
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk funds treatments that are saving the lives of patients today. LLS is making cures happen by providing patient support services, advocating for lifesaving treatments and pioneering the most promising cancer research anywhere. And it's all happening now. Not someday, but today. Each year friends, families and coworkers form teams to raise money in support of our mission. Westchester and Lower Hudson Valley Kingsland Point County Park, Tarrytown Light-Kingsland Point Path, Sleepy Hollow, NY Saturday November 4, 2017 www.lightthenight.org
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Halloween Events at the Port ChesterRye Brook Public Library The Friends of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library present a day of Halloween fun on Saturday, October 21st! We will have 2 special events that day:
11:30am Singalongs with Chloe
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will have fun singing songs, and playing with instruments and bubbles.
2:30pm The Remarkable Renaldo
Children ages 5 and up will enjoy this interactive circus, magic and juggling show.
We encourage children to come in costume, and parents to bring cameras to take pictures of them with Halloween characters. 1 Haseco Avenue, Port Chester NY 10573 914-939-6710 www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org
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America's opioid epidemic is being felt nationwide. How bad is the problem? Here are some statistics via The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which released guidelines in March 2016 encouraging health care providers to pursue safer alternatives like physical therapy for most pain management:
1. In 2012, health care providers wrote 259 million prescriptions for opioid pain medication, enough for every American adult to have their own bottle of pills.
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2. As many as 1 in 4 people who receive prescription opioids long-term
Staggering Statistics about America’s Opioid Epidemic
for noncancer pain in primary care settings struggles with addiction.
3. Sales of prescription opioids have nearly quadrupled since 1999. More than 4 in 10 of long-term users say they started taking them for chronic pain (44%) while 25% say they started due to pain after surgery, and another 25% say they started for pain after an accident or injury.
4. Deaths related to prescription opioids have quadrupled.
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. Heroin-related overdose deaths more than quadrupled between 2002 and 2014, and people addicted to prescription opioids are 40 times more likely to be addicted to heroin.
6. Opioids killed more than 33,000 people in 2015, more than any year on record. Nearly half of those deaths involved prescription opioids.
7. Every day, more than 1,000 people are treated in emergency departments for misusing prescription opioids. References 1. The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Published December 9, 2016. Accessed January 30, 2017. 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed January 30, 2017.
Do you know someone in pain? Encourage them to talk to their physician or physical therapist about safe ways to manage pain. The American Physical Therapy Association’s #ChoosePT campaign raises awareness about the risks of opioids and the safe alternative of physical therapy for long-term pain management.
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THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC: WHAT PTs AND PTAs NEED TO KNOW America is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Opioid prescriptions have quadrupled since 1999. In 2012, health care providers wrote 259 million opioid prescriptions, enough for every adult in the United States to have a bottle of pills. As the volume of opioids has increased, so has the amount of misuse, abuse, and overdose. Meanwhile, heroin abuse and overdose have increased at similar rates. Physical therapy is a safe and effective alternative to opioids for long-term pain management and prevention. Physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) have a responsibility to understand the full scope of the epidemic and its potential impact on their patients and clients.
4 Things You Must Know: 1. The CDC recommends nonopioid approaches for chronic pain. In March 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines urging clinicians to consider opioid therapy “only if expected benefits for both pain and function are anticipated to outweigh the risks to the patient.” Before prescribing opioids, providers are encouraged to check that nonopioid therapies have been tried and optimized. In cases when opioids are prescribed, providers are encouraged to “start low and go slow” with dosing and to combine with nondrug approaches like physical therapy. Cancer treatment, palliative care, end-of-life care, and certain acute care situations are cited as cases in which properly dosed opioid therapy may be appropriate.
2. The opioid epidemic doesn’t discriminate. Opioid and heroin use have increased significantly across most demographic groups. “As many as 1 in 4 people who receive prescription opioids long-term for noncancer pain in primary care settings struggles with addiction,” the CDC cites. Every day, more than 1,000 people are treated in emergency departments for misusing prescription opioids. Since 1999, more than 165,000 people in the United States have died from opioid pain-medication-related overdoses.
3. APTA’s #ChoosePT campaign provides resources for patients and clients. APTA has launched a national public awareness campaign about the growing toll of the opioid epidemic and the safety and effectiveness of physical therapy for pain management. Resources include a downloadable pain assessment that patients can use to facilitate treatment conversations with their health care providers. Direct your patients and clients to www.MoveForwardPT.com/ChoosePT. Explore the site and access the available toolkit to help promote the campaign.
4. APTA’s PTNow website includes resources for clinicians. To access evidence-based resources on the treatment of pain and chronic conditions, visit www.PTNow.org/Opioid.
Opioid Awareness Checklist In your practice, do you… Educate your patients about the dangers of opioids, including the increased risk for heroin use?
Ask about past or present problems with substance abuse or addiction?
Set realistic goals for pain and function based on the diagnosis?
Ask if there is a family history of substance abuse or addiction?
Listen closely to your patients and clients describing their pain to ensure they feel heard, and to detect signs of depression or concerning behaviors.
Refer your patients and clients if you suspect a substance abuse or addiction problem?
All opioid statistics via the CDC. Learn more at: www.MoveForwardPT.com/ChoosePT.
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Superior Returns and No Market Risk with a Fixed Indexed Annuity By Andrew J. Cavaliere, CLTC
People are always looking for the perfect investment. Clients want to earn the highest interest possible without putting any of their money at risk. These sorts of investments have never existed … until now. A Fixed Indexed Annuity (FIA) is a guaranteed insurance product that offers above average returns with no market risk to principal and no management fees ever1.
In this historically low interest rate environment, many clients are reconsidering where to park their hard earned cash for the long haul. Certificates of deposit, savings accounts and money markets are literally paying next to nothing and the stock market is at the highest levels in recorded history. So where can clients position their money and earn superior returns without worrying about losing a penny? FIAs offer real double digit returns in up markets without any risk to principal in down markets. Folks everywhere are not only taking notice, but investors are flocking to FIAs.
So how does a FIA actually work? The annuitant buys a traditional guaranteed fixed annuity that also allows him or her to participate in an external index via the carrier’s trading desk. The carrier purchases options against the index either monthly or annually. When the index is up, the options are exercised and the annuitant earns interest, usually subject to a cap. When the index is down during the same time period, the options are allowed to expire and the annuitant is credited the contract’s minimum guarantee of 1%.
So let’s review, when the market index goes up, the annuitant has the ability to earn superior interest and when the market index goes down, the annuitant earns 1%. Further, since the carrier is only tracking the index on a 12 month basis, annuitants do not need to worry about current market levels. Policies are only capturing gains in the next 12 month period. There is never any risk of losing principal or of losing any previous year’s interest credits which are all automatically reset into the policy’s accumulation value on the contract anniversary. Fixed Indexed Annuities offer clients the following guarantees: 1234567891011-
100% Principal Guarantee 100% Participation in S&P 500 Index 100% Guaranteed Fixed Interest Rate Option 2% Premium Bonus on first three (3) years of deposits 1% Minimum Annual Guarantee No Sales Charges or Asset Management Fees ever No Taxes are due until distributions are taken Annual Reset Feature credits all interest into principal annually Access to 10% of your principal annually Loans available up to $50,000 in non-qualified accounts Death Benefits bypass probate
Over the last 15 years, we have seen scores of clients earn double digit returns in bull markets, while losing nothing during market corrections. Time and time again, clients are astounded by how they can earn so much interest with no market risk. Here are a few actual client examples: a 76 year old retired plumber earned 11.47% from May 2013 through May 2014, a 57 year old owner of a construction company earned 15.63% from September 2013 through September 2014, a 59 year old municipal worker earned 17.67% from March 2014 through March 2015 inside her inherited IRA and a 75 year old retired widow earned 14.39% from February 2016 through February 2017…!2
There are few products that offer returns like this with a 100% principal guarantee. Do you own a Fixed Indexed Annuity?
For more information about Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs), please call Andrew J. Cavaliere at 914-682-2190 or toll free at 877-676-9900. Andrew is certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) from the Corporation for Long-Term Care Certification, Inc. Andrew is a member in good standing of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), which is the premier Association of financial professionals nationally. Andrew’s offices are located at 50 Main Street, Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606 and at 263 Tresser Blvd, 9th Floor, Stamford, CT 06901.
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