How Medicare Handles Second Medical Opinions
Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...
Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to find out more...
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“Who would take our children? I am not sure anyone would be willing to take them,” remarked Shelly to her attorney, Jim. “It’s not that...