In the United States, falls are the leading cause of serious and/or fatal injuries among people age 65 and older, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA).  Every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.  The NCOA has named  September 23, 2014 Falls Prevention Awareness Day – a time to stop and think about the steps older Americans can take to minimize the risk of injury from falling.

Although most older adults prefer to remain in their own homes, homes are often fraught with dangerous hazards that can pose a significant risk.  The old saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” aptly describes how using home medical equipment can help seniors stay in their home -- safely.   

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Martin’s Point Receives High Rankings from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for Its Private and Medicare Plans

Martin’s Point Health Care announced today that their commercial military plans and Martin’s Point Generations HMO/POS (Medicare) plan are among the highest-ranked health plans in the nation, according to a report recently released by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

The Martin’s Point US Family Health Plan HMO (TRICARE Prime private HMO) offered in Maine was ranked No. 9 out of 507 commercial plans evaluated nationwide and received the highest-possible rating of 5 out of 5 for customer experience and treatment. The Martin’s Point US Family Health Plan HMO (TRICARE Prime commercial HMO) offered in MA, NH, NY, PA, and VT was ranked No. 45 out of 507. These rankings and ratings are according to “NCQA’s Private Health Insurance Plan Rankings for 2014-2015.”