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| • Six
million Americans annually seek medical help for dizziness. |
• Half of individuals
over age 65 suffer a fall each year, with half of those experiencing
multiple falls. |
| • Fear of Falling is the #1 fear of
the elderly. |
• $20.2 Billion dollars spent each
year on injuries from falls. |
• One of the top ten reasons for visiting
a physician. |
• Falls and fall-related injuries
are the number one cause of death and disability for the elderly
and the number one reason for nursing home admissions. |
• 40% of population will have an episode
during their lifetime – increasing with age. |
• The majority of the cost is for
hip fracture care, which averages $35,000 per patient according
to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. |
• 50 % of individuals over age 75 who
fall will not survive for another year. |
• Each year in the United States, one
person in 20 receives emergency department treatment because of a fall. |
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Medicare has doubled
the reimbursement in 2002, and increased reimbursement again in
2003 for Vestibular Testing.
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Patients who present to
you with dizziness, balance disorders, vertigo and many other
conditions, can be referred for testing in the comfort of your office.
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Our faculty is comprised
of Physicians, Certified Professional Coders, Audiologists,
Trained Technicians, a Health Care Attorney, and Compliance Specialists
who can assist in the delivery of these services.
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Please contact us today,
to learn about how integrating a Fall Prevention Program can create
medical and financial benefits for your own practice.
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