PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) is a common disease caused by a buildup of fatty deposits in the blood vessels of the legs.
A symptom of PAD is described as a cramping or aching in the calf, thigh, or buttock that comes on with walking and is relieved by rest. That is why we tell people to “Listen to your Legs.” The discomfort is caused by the decreased blood supply to the leg muscles during physical activity.
The trained PAD Rehab nurses are conducting a FREE SCREENING on Thursday, November 29 from 11am – 2pm at Glacial Ridge Hospital, Outreach Services. Call Joni at 320.334.5433 to sign-up for a free screening if you have PAD symptoms or any of these risk factors:
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
You smoke or have a history of smoking
Age 65 or older
PAD is diagnosed by using the Ankle-Brachial Index test. Allow approximately 30 minutes for the test. You will receive your results immediately following the screening.
Beginning January 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are requiring hospitals and health systems to post their “current, standard charges.”
Hospital charges are the amount a hospital bills an insurer for a service. For most patients, hospitals are reimbursed at a level well below charges. Patients covered by commercial insurance products have negotiated rates with hospitals. Patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid programs have hospital reimbursement rates determined by federal and state governments.
Hospital charges may include bundled procedures, personnel, services and supplies. An example would be room rates that include the space, equipment, nursing personnel and supplies.
When a patient has the opportunity to shop for medical services, he or she should contact his or her own insurance carrier to understand which costs will be covered and which will be the patient’s responsibility.
Patients should contact the hospital directly for any further details.
Beginning January 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are requiring hospitals and health systems to post their “current, standard charges.”
Hospital charges are the amount a hospital bills an insurer for a service. For most patients, hospitals are reimbursed at a level well below charges. Patients covered by commercial insurance products have negotiated rates with hospitals. Patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid programs have hospital reimbursement rates determined by federal and state governments.
Hospital charges may include bundled procedures, personnel, services and supplies. An example would be room rates that include the space, equipment, nursing personnel and supplies.
When a patient has the opportunity to shop for medical services, he or she should contact his or her own insurance carrier to understand which costs will be covered and which will be the patient’s responsibility.
Patients should contact the hospital directly for any further details.
PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) is a common disease caused by a buildup of fatty deposits in the blood vessels of the legs.
