Monthly Archives: November 2016

• Medicare Open Enrollment Deadline is December 7

  Posted on November 24, 2016

  Open Enrollment for Medicare ends on December 7 thus year. Please remember that Access MD only participates in the Traditional or “Original” Medicare programs and supplements.

  For more information check out the Medicare website or use their toll-free number at (800) 633-4227.

• A Note on Coming Changes to Healthcare

  Posted on November 12, 2016

  With the recent election results, we are almost certainly going to see major changes in healthcare laws. The current system has proven to be too expensive and unwieldy.

  Of course, no one knows exactly what changes are coming. And those changes will not happen overnight, regardless of how many people are hurting right now due to the current situation with Obamacare and the Insurance Companies.

  As for Access MD, we will continue to focus on what we have always focused on. We will continue to offer exceptional care, accessibility, and be able to do this by limiting the size of the practice.

  The healthcare laws might change, and insurance coverage might be altered, but Access MD will continue to provide the same care I have provided for the last four years.

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  Detecting Skin Cancers – Print out this “body mole map”…..

  Posted on November 4, 2016

  As we age, skin cancer becomes more of a factor in our lives, especially living in a climate like Mobile’s where we live and play outside for most of the year.

  We thought this “body mole map” was very interesting as a way to monitor changes in skin conditions. You can print this form out and keep it handy for self exams. You can then write down changes as they occur and stay on top of any issues which might develop.

  Of course, during your annual Access MD exam we can cover any skin conditions. But as always, we want patients to call us at any time for immediate concerns you might have.