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the study and treatment of Lymphedema. As new information comes to us, we will do
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January, 2006 |
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The Jacksonville Lymphedema Clinic mourns the loss of Preston S. Parkerson, founder of the JLC. Josephine Carey with the Lymphedema Awareness Foundation (LAF) wrote a beatiful memorial to Steve and posted it on the LAF website. I'm putting it on ours because it so fitting. A heart-fealt thanks goes out to the entire LAF crew from the staff of the JLC. Steve will be greatly missed.
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January 16, 2006 |
ATTENTION!!! MEDICARE PATIENTS
The Lymphedema diagnosis and treatment bill Assembly Bill No. 213, introduced into the California Assembly by
Assembly member Carol Liu of Pasadena, provides that: Every health care service plan contract, except a
specialized health care service plan contract and individual or group health insurance policy, that is issued,
ammended, renewed, or delivered on or after July, 2007, that covers hospital, medical, or surgery expenses shall
include coverage for the medical diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema in accordance with the current standard of
care of lymphedema.
The bill passed out of the California Assembly Health Committee, and will be next heard by the Assembly Appropriations
Committee probably at their January 18th meeting to meet the requirement to be reported out by January 18, so time is
of the essence. If it successfully passes out of the Appropriations Committee, the full Assembly must vote on it by
January 31, 2006.
The NLN is urging supporting organizations and individuals to write letters to Asseblywoman Liu's office in support
of the bill. Presently there is a long list of opposing organizations and very few supporting organizations.
It is critical that the devoted community of Lymphedema advocates rally a strong and immediate campaign to support
the Bill and ensure its successful passage.
Send letters on organizational letterhead expressing support for Assembly Bill #213, Healthcare Coverage for Lymphedema, to Assemblywoman Carol Liu, Room 4112, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 94249 with a copy to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, Room 2114, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 94249.
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January 1, 2006 |
JUZO REINTRODUCES LYMPHEDEMA TREATMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN 2004
Juzo for many years, has given back to the lymphedema community by offering help to those in need
through their Lymphedema Treatment Assistance Program. Designed to assist indigent patients with
the costs associated with their lymphedema treatment, the program was a great success, but was
temporarily discontinued. We were pleased to recieve news that in Febuary 2004, Juzo will once
again begin awarding assistance through this very important program.
To apply, a treatment center or therapist must submit an application on behalf of a patient they believe
is the ideal candidate for this award and must, if awarded, provide the treatment for the reffered patient.
Assistance will be paid directlt to the treatment facility or therapist and the patient will recieve a full
program of CDT, including manual lymph drainage, bandages and garments at no cost to the patient.
For more information, visit the Juzo website at: www.juzousa.com.
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