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		<title>Medical Identity Theft</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:29:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Minna Vallentine</dc:creator>
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Identity theft is a huge problem in this country, not only for the living but for the deceased as well. Thieves steal Social Security numbers and other identity information and then apply for credit in the name of someone else. It can take years to untangle the ensuing mess that occurs once the theft has [...]

<div id="yarpp">Related posts and pages:<ul><li><a href='http://diesmart.com/funerals/donate-your-body-to-science-and-someone-may-profit-from-your-death/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Donate your body to science and someone may profit from your death!'>Donate your body to science and someone may profit from your death!</a>&nbsp;<i>Many people leave directions on how they would like their body to be disposed of.  Before making a final decision, they may consider burial or cremation.  Another option they may think about is the possibility of donating their body to medical science. There are many medical schools that would love the gift of a body that can be used [...]...</i></li>
<li><a href='http://diesmart.com/funerals/cadavers-where-do-they-come-from/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Cadavers:   Where do they come from?'>Cadavers:   Where do they come from?</a>&nbsp;<i>Anyone watching Brothers and Sisters last Sunday saw Justin Walker getting ready to cut open a cadaver as part of his medical school training. Where did that cadaver come from? How did it get to a medical school? A brief history of cadavers Medical schools have used cadavers for training for more than 200 [...]...</i></li>
<li><a href='http://diesmart.com/funerals/bio-cremation-%e2%80%93-a-new-green-form-of-cremation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bio Cremation – a new, green form of cremation'>Bio Cremation – a new, green form of cremation</a>&nbsp;<i>This week the California legislature is voting on a bill that will make bio cremation another legal way to dispose of human remains; it will provide an eco-friendlier alternative to the current choices – burial or cremation. What makes bio cremation via resomation different?  The current alternatives – traditional cremation and burial pose threats to the environment. Cremation [...]...</i></li>
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		<title>What does the health care bill mean for you?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Lane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medicaid]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, the proposed health care reform bill is 2,000 pages long.   Yes, Nancy Pelosi expects Congress to vote on this bill this weekend.
If you&#8217;ve been wondering what&#8217;s in it for you, this article in the Wall Street Journal turns the bill into language mere mortals can understand.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704795604574519671055918380.html?mod=rss_Today&#8217;s_Most_Popular
Of special interest is the language regarding Medicare&#8230;and the lack of any [...]

<div id="yarpp">Related posts and pages:<ul><li><a href='http://diesmart.com/funerals/bio-cremation-bill-passed-in-california/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bio Cremation bill passed in California'>Bio Cremation bill passed in California</a>&nbsp;<i>Recently we wrote about a new, green form of cremation &#8211; bio cremation from resomation.   On Thursday, May 6th the California State Assembly unanimously approved a bill which makes this process legal in California.  In 2008, more than 45% of the deceased in California were cremated.  With that large a percentage choosing cremation, it&#8217;s good to [...]...</i></li>
<li><a href='http://diesmart.com/elder-law/health-care-power-of-attorney/end-of-life-counseling-stays-in-health-care-reform-bill/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: End Of Life Counseling Stays in Health Care Reform Bill'>End Of Life Counseling Stays in Health Care Reform Bill</a>&nbsp;<i>End of Life counseling just won&#8217;t die.   In the proposed health care legislation today, the bill would allow doctors to bill Medicare for spending time with their patients discussing end of life choices. The full text of the proposed health care reform bill can be found here&#8230;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/documents/house_bill_102909.pdf?sid=ST2009102902154  The exact words defining end of life planning can be [...]...</i></li>
<li><a href='http://diesmart.com/elder-law/advance-financial-directives/living-will/health-debate-isnt-about-health/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Health Debate Isn&#8217;t About Health'>Health Debate Isn&#8217;t About Health</a>&nbsp;<i>In an effort to help DieSmart visitors become more educated about the significance of the proposed health care reform legislation, DieSmart will aggregate and post articles from a variety of sources for your review. Health Debate Isn&#8217;t About Health &#8211; WSJ.com. Recent Posts:June 11, 2010: Donate your body to science and someone may profit from your death! &mdash; Many [...]...</i></li>
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		<title>Health Debate Isn&#8217;t About Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to help DieSmart visitors become more educated about the significance of the proposed health care reform legislation, DieSmart will aggregate and post articles from a variety of sources for your review.
Health Debate Isn&#8217;t About Health &#8211; WSJ.com.
Recent Posts:June 11, 2010: Donate your body to science and someone may profit from your death! &#8212; Many [...]

<div id="yarpp">Related posts and pages:<ul><li><a href='http://diesmart.com/funerals/bio-cremation-bill-passed-in-california/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bio Cremation bill passed in California'>Bio Cremation bill passed in California</a>&nbsp;<i>Recently we wrote about a new, green form of cremation &#8211; bio cremation from resomation.   On Thursday, May 6th the California State Assembly unanimously approved a bill which makes this process legal in California.  In 2008, more than 45% of the deceased in California were cremated.  With that large a percentage choosing cremation, it&#8217;s good to [...]...</i></li>
<li><a href='http://diesmart.com/funerals/bio-cremation-%e2%80%93-a-new-green-form-of-cremation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bio Cremation – a new, green form of cremation'>Bio Cremation – a new, green form of cremation</a>&nbsp;<i>This week the California legislature is voting on a bill that will make bio cremation another legal way to dispose of human remains; it will provide an eco-friendlier alternative to the current choices – burial or cremation. What makes bio cremation via resomation different?  The current alternatives – traditional cremation and burial pose threats to the environment. Cremation [...]...</i></li>
<li><a href='http://diesmart.com/elder-law/health-care-power-of-attorney/end-of-life-counseling-stays-in-health-care-reform-bill/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: End Of Life Counseling Stays in Health Care Reform Bill'>End Of Life Counseling Stays in Health Care Reform Bill</a>&nbsp;<i>End of Life counseling just won&#8217;t die.   In the proposed health care legislation today, the bill would allow doctors to bill Medicare for spending time with their patients discussing end of life choices. The full text of the proposed health care reform bill can be found here&#8230;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/documents/house_bill_102909.pdf?sid=ST2009102902154  The exact words defining end of life planning can be [...]...</i></li>
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		<title>Long Term Health Care&#8211;&#8221;..Number 1 issue&#8230;over the next decade.&#8221;&quot;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[David Pitt of the Associated Press submitted an eye opening article for the San Jose Mercury News today&#8211;4/2/09.  It was a very clear warning about how the long term care costs will negatively impact the lives of most every retired American over the next decade. It&#8217;s great and easy reading. You&#8217;ll find the article at: [...]

<div id="yarpp">Related posts and pages:<ul><li><a href='http://diesmart.com/elder-law/long-term-care-insurance/medicaid-long-term-care-insurance-elder-law/what-does-the-health-care-bill-mean-for-you/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: What does the health care bill mean for you?'>What does the health care bill mean for you?</a>&nbsp;<i>Yes, the proposed health care reform bill is 2,000 pages long.   Yes, Nancy Pelosi expects Congress to vote on this bill this weekend. If you&#8217;ve been wondering what&#8217;s in it for you, this article in the Wall Street Journal turns the bill into language mere mortals can understand. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704795604574519671055918380.html?mod=rss_Today&#8217;s_Most_Popular Of special interest is the language regarding Medicare&#8230;and the lack of any [...]...</i></li>
<li><a href='http://diesmart.com/elder-law/advance-financial-directives/living-will/health-debate-isnt-about-health/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Health Debate Isn&#8217;t About Health'>Health Debate Isn&#8217;t About Health</a>&nbsp;<i>In an effort to help DieSmart visitors become more educated about the significance of the proposed health care reform legislation, DieSmart will aggregate and post articles from a variety of sources for your review. Health Debate Isn&#8217;t About Health &#8211; WSJ.com. Recent Posts:June 11, 2010: Donate your body to science and someone may profit from your death! &mdash; Many [...]...</i></li>
<li><a href='http://diesmart.com/elder-law/health-care-power-of-attorney/end-of-life-counseling-stays-in-health-care-reform-bill/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: End Of Life Counseling Stays in Health Care Reform Bill'>End Of Life Counseling Stays in Health Care Reform Bill</a>&nbsp;<i>End of Life counseling just won&#8217;t die.   In the proposed health care legislation today, the bill would allow doctors to bill Medicare for spending time with their patients discussing end of life choices. The full text of the proposed health care reform bill can be found here&#8230;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/documents/house_bill_102909.pdf?sid=ST2009102902154  The exact words defining end of life planning can be [...]...</i></li>
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