How States Are Simplifying Physician Health Plan Credentialing – By Gregory A. Freeman for Health Leaders Media Texas is the latest state to create a simplified physician credentialing system for health plans. The goal is to draw more physicians into Medicaid programs. The bureaucratic hassle of applying to different health plans is enough to keep some physicians… Continue reading How States Are Simplifying Physician Health Plan Credentialing

Performing any medical procedure on your child can be stressful for all concerned. Swapping out your child's g-tube for a replacement is no exception.

Male external catheters, also known as condom catheters, are an option for men who experience incontinence. It's a popular alternative option over briefs.

Here are our second three breastfeeding questions for those of you who are interested in breastfeeding your infants! You can find our first part of FAQs here. When my period returns, will it lower my milk supply? It might! Some women have trouble with this. It can be a stressful time for some, especially if… Continue reading Breastfeeding FAQs: Part II

“L.A. County Unlawfully Terminated Thousands Of Medi-Cal Recipients, Court Rules” By Anna Gorman for California Healthline Los Angeles County unlawfully dropped an estimated 22,000 people from California’s Medicaid program, including low-income seniors and disabled residents who couldn’t get vital medications and medical care after their coverage was terminated, according to a court ruling late last week. The May… Continue reading L.A. County Unlawfully Terminated Thousands Of Medi-Cal Recipients, Court Rules

We hadn’t even made it to the Target toy section when he laughed and cupped his hands together to sign “more.” He was looking at an ad of a boy in a walker.

In this video, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist interviews her parents. Moms and dads will find helpful advice about having a child with a stoma.

Gloria G. is from California, and was one of forty finalists chosen out of the over 1,000 entries to our “What Advice Would You Give to a Fellow Caregiver?” Contest. You can find our grand prize and runner up winners here. What advice would you give a fellow caregiver? Advice for soothing a crying medically fragile… Continue reading Caregiver Contest Finalist Gloria: Soothing Medically-Fragile Children

In this video about using a wheelchair in Dallas, Texas, Aaron checks out the Perot Museum and the Deep Ellum neighborhood before heading to AT&T Stadium.

Unpredictability and unknowns are simply a part of life after spinal cord injury. Although I can’t yet do everything I did before, I’m constantly pushing my limits and discovering new abilities.