Skilled assistance is often required in surgical care for a variety of reasons,17,18 and in the complex inpatient procedures analyzed in the current study, claims from assistants were present in the majority of episodes. Assistants may participate intraoperatively or perioperatively and may manage ...
In response to public concerns that nonprofit hospitals lacked accountability in delivering community benefits, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) established requirements for nonprofit hospitals to have a written financial assistance policy that clearly indicates who is eligible for free ...
Animal Welfare Assistance Group: Monterey County (veterinary care assistance, spay/neuter; pet food and supplies for seniors, disabled veterans, owners of service dogs and others; pet care resources and referrals) Bad Rap: San Francisco (pit bull-specific assistance for finding rental housing and i...