Medicare Resource Center
The Medicare section at AARP.org offers extensive information to help Medicare enrollees understand and make the most of Medicare. The AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit organization, publishes the website and prepares its content. Information includes a Medicare Enrollment Guide; FAQs; and articles on featured Medicare topics (see especially The Big […]
No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act section of CMS.gov provides information about federal rules to protect consumers from unexpected medical bills. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, publishes the website and prepares its content. Information includes explanations of consumer rights when using insurance […]
Employee Benefits Security Administration
The Employee Benefits Security Administration section of DOL.gov provides information about employees’ rights involving group health plans and other employee benefits. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) publishes the website. Content is from the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), an agency within the DOL. Information includes Workers and Families (discussing rights to health insurance in […]
Specialty Association Patient Education w/ Features
This is a list of more than 50 medical specialty professional associations with links to information for patients.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists
The Made For This Moment section of ASAHQ.org provides patient education about anesthesia. The American Society of Anesthesiologists, a professional association, publishes the website and prepares its content. Information includes Anesthesia 101 (describing types of anesthesia; anesthesia side effects; risks and how to lower them; the anesthesia care team; and the role of the anesthesiologist); […]
Empowered Patients Coalition
EngagedPatients.org provides checklists and practical guidance for patients and families navigating hospitalization or surgery. The Empowered Patient Coalition, a nonprofit organization, publishes the website. Much of the content is by Julia Hallisy, a dentist and author of The Empowered Patient. Resources include the Hospital Guide for Patients and Families and the following lists and checklists: […]
American College of Surgeons
The For Patients section of FACS.org provides information about surgical procedures, including pre-operative and post-operative care. The American College of Surgeons (ACS), a professional organization, publishes the website and prepares its content. For Patients consists of Preparing for Surgery; The Day of Your Surgery; Recovering from Surgery; Surgery FAQ’s; Find a Doctor and Find a […]
Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)
The Health Information Privacy section of HHS.gov provides information about the rights of individuals involving disclosure of health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) publishes the website. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which is part of HSS, prepares the content. Information […]