24 North Shore Towers Courier n October 2015 HEALTH EXPO RETURNS Fun and informative bi-annual event returns to NST BY FELICE HANNAH MEDICARE CORNER ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION (ACO) Doctors, hospitals and other health care providers participating in the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) have decided to work together to provide better and more coordinated health care benefits for beneficiaries enrolled in original Medicare. How does ACO work? If your doctor, hospital or health care provider decides to participate in an ACO, your health care will be coordinated. Your ACO health care providers will share information about your health issues and treatment with each other. This will provide a more comprehensive picture of your health. Medicare will share certain health care information about your care with your ACO health care providers. Is ACO a managed care, hmo or insurance company? No. ACO is not a managed care, HMO or an insurance company. You still have the right to see any doctor, health care provider or hospital who accepts Medicare even if they are not enrolled in an ACO. How does an ACO benefit the patient? Prescriptions will be shared with other ACO, thus lessening the possibility of duplication of your prescriptions and contraindications and less medical forms to complete that ask for duplicate information. Duplication of medical tests becomes unnecessary, because results of tests are shared with your other a ACO co providers. As things change somethings remain the same You will continue to be responsible for your part B deductible and other cost sharing. Your Medicare benefits remain the same The next Medicare Corner will have information about the many changes in Medicare for 2016. The Queens Courier’s Health & Financial Fitness Expo returns to Towers on the Green on Friday, October 9, from 10:00 am to 12 NOON. This always popular event of more than 30 prominent companies in Health and finance will help keep you, your body and your bank account in shape. Last August featured enlightening discussions on podiatry, scams that target seniors and improving your balance to reduce your risk of falling as you get older, among others. This Expo promises more important advice from experts in the field, including discussions in elder law, foot care, hearing, insurance, home care, Medicare, and much more—information every senior needs to know. With many new exhibitors, seniors will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with representatives. There will also be eye exams, blood pressure screenings, fitness tips, as well as entertainment, free coffee and cake, and the chance to win great raffle prizes, not to mention tables full of useful freebies! Sponsored by Queens Courier, North Shore Towers Courier, Bayada Home Health Care, Alliance Homecare, Aetna Insurance, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, WellCare, Agewell NY, Towers Restaurant at North Shore Towers and North Shore Towers, this biannual event fills fast. So come early to ensure taking full advantage of this FREE event. To attend, email aamato@queenscourier.com or call 718-224-5863 ext. 201.
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