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  • Ambulance services can be either emergency medical (EMT) or non-emergency medical transport (non-EMT or NEMT).

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  • Many services and procedures today are provided as outpatient in ambulatory service areas of the hospital or at freestanding health services centers.

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  • Observation is typically 23 hours and initiated to determine whether the patient needs admitted to the hospital (inpatient) or can be discharged.

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  • Includes therapeutic radiology services, diagnostic radiology services, diagnostic procedures and tests, surgical and splinting supplies, and lab services.

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  • A diabetes prevention program using structured health behavior change. 9 in 10 cases of diabetes can be avoided by making key lifestyle changes.

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  • Supervised exercise therapy (SET) is used to alleviate painful and disruptive symptoms associated with peripheral artery disease.

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  • SNF is post-acute care, typically following a hospitalization, provided most often in a facility, that involves licensed nursing care and oversight.

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  • Dialysis is used in end-stage renal (kidney) disease to replace kidney function and cleanse the body of toxins.

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  • For those who misuse alcohol but are not alcohol-dependent. Misuse is too much, too often. Dependence is the inability to quit.

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  • Pulmonary rehab services help people with lung disease live and breathe better, as well as improve chest strength and physical endurance.

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  • Annual blood test and digital exam for abnormalities of the prostate in all men 50 and older.

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  • Podiatry is an essential service for those with vulnerable or problematic lower legs, ankles, and feet.

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Helpful is an app to make caregiving easier. We integrate your loved one’s insurance benefits, medical records and caregiving guides into an immediate, accessible and user-friendly experience. Helpful supports your care needs by eliminating administrative tasks and providing technology to support your caregiving experience.

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