Resources: Health Care

The best place to get lot of healthcare information is the website of
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). You will get
information about almost all health-related issues and facilities there.
Toll Free: 1-877-696-6775

For specific financing questions Medicare, Medigap, and Medicaid,
and other financing issue, you may also visit the website of
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) which is a Federal
agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its
former name was Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
Toll-free number: 1-877-267-2323

Medicare hotline [800-MED-ICAR or 800-633-4227] is operated by CMS.

The JointCommission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations
offers information on accrediting of nation’s hospitals, home health care
agencies, and mental health care facilities. (708) 916-5800

Association of Claims Assistance Professionals
Members Assist consumers with health claims paperwork (708) 963-3500

National Alliance for Caregiving (Resource center for caregivers)
(301) 718-8444
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
(602) 881-8008

National Hospice Organization (800) 658-8898
Visiting Nurse Association of America (800) 426-2547