Use these resources and links to help you get involved in your healthcare decisions.
Tips and Tools for communicating with your clinician published by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Guide to Health Care Quality (.pdf) published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Planning for Your Discharge (pdf) Link to Medicare's website for a checklist for patients and caregivers preparing to leave a hospital, nursing home, or other health care setting.
Protect your health with Medicare's preventive benefits. (pdf) link to medicare.gov
Manage Your Medications with this brochure. (pdf) - Medication safety guidelines for seniors.
Facing Surgery? Use these tips to stay safe. (.pdf)
Protect your health with Medicare's preventive benefits Download brochure (pdf 5.44 MB)
Other Websites:
www.medicare.gov - The official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare
www.mymedicare.gov - Register here (free) to access personalized information regarding your Medicare benefits and services. You can:View claim status (excluding Part D claims)
- Order a duplicate Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or replacement Medicare card
- View eligibility, entitlement and preventive services information
- View enrollment information including prescription drug plans
- View or modify your drug list and pharmacy information
- View address of record with Medicare and Part B deductible status
- Access online forms, publications and messages sent to you by CMS
- Get reminders about preventive services you are eligible for through Medicare
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - information to help you get more involved in your health care
National Patient Safety Foundation - See how everyone has a role in safer healthcare
Visit www.healthfinder.gov, a government Web site where you will find information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.
medicare.gov - Information on preventive services covered by Medicare.
Do you know the right questions to ask your health care provider? The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers many resources to help you get more involved in your health care.