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Thomas F Friscia Sedation Dentist Morganville NJ
(732)-970-0900Thomas F Friscia Sedation Dentist Morganville NJ Dr. Friscia DDS F.A.G.D is a kind, caring dentist who believes that the concerns of his patients are of utmost importance. Dr. Friscia offers several sedation dentistry techniques to help patients receive the dental care they need. Sedation dentistry allows patients to feel relaxed and comfortable during their dental procedures. Patients can receive dental sedation treatments with any of their general or cosmetic dentistry procedures, making each visit pleasant and relaxing. When you visit our office, you will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer. Dr Friscia offers dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. His goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile. Specialties/Services Dr. Friscia’s specialities include Sedation Dentistry and Dental Implants. As a highly trained dentist, who is dedicated to the the highest level of care, Dr. Friscia utilizes the latest techniques and technology in dental implant and sedation dentistry. Sedation Dentistry Dental Implants Dental Bridges Cast Gold Inlays Cleanings Cosmetic Dentistry Crowns Family Dentistry Fastbraces Gold Foil Fillings Invisalign Peridontal Treatments Restorative Dentistry Root Canal Treatment Sleep Apnea TMJ Treatment Veneers Zoom! Whitening Education and…
Dr Myra Finn Wedmid Radiologists Wall Township NJ
(732) 223-XRAY (9729)Dr Myra Finn Wedmid Radiologists Wall Township NJ Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) is a quality driven medical imaging practice committed to clinical excellence by providing innovative service and compassionate care that exceeds expectations. Dr. Myra Finn Wedmid, M.D., DABR® is a board certified fellowship trained women’s imager who is committed to providing the highest quality of diagnostic imaging services to patients and referring clinicians. AMI’s Wall Township office is a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence signifies that AMI provides services at the highest standards of the radiology profession. AMI’s personnel are well qualified, through education and certification, to perform and interpret medical images. The advanced technology is appropriate for the tests and treatments patients receive, and the facility meets or exceeds quality assurance and safety guidelines. The 42 board certified radiologists at AMI have sub-specialty training in a wide variety of areas including musculoskeletal imaging, neuroradiology, cross-sectional imaging, women’s imaging, vascular imaging, nuclear medicine and interventional radiology. Services & Specialties 3D Mammography Ultrasound Breast MRI Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsies Atlantic Medical Imaging is a full service radiology practice specializing in MRI, CT, PET/CT, 3D Mammography, Ultrasound, DEXA scans, Fine Needle…
Lisa M Zimmermann MD Lyme Doctor Tinton Falls NJ
732-440-4782Lisa M Zimmermann MD Lyme Doctor Tinton Falls NJ Dr Zimmermann will integrate both antibiotic and alternative homeopathic treatment. Dr Lisa Zimmermann Practiced Internal Medicine/Geriatrics in private practice in NJ. After 15 years of general practice Dr Zimmermann concentrated her practice on the complex chronically ill patient with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and chronic and acute tick borne illness. She has trained under ILADS (International Lyme Associated Disease Specialists) and completed an advanced training clinical tutorship with one of the leading experts in Lyme disease to offer one of the most comprehensive treatment plans available for chronic tick borne illness. Dr Zimmermann will integrate both antibiotic and alternative homeopathic treatment regimes for her complex patients as well as correct hormonal imbalances and treating dysfunctional immune system problems. She trained with ACAM(American College for Advancement in Medicine ) to diagnose and treat patients with adrenal fatigue, hormonal depletion, subclinical hypothyroidism and oxidative medicine treatments for chronic infections. Her credentials include advanced training with Dr Patricia Kane to administer the PK protocol for the patient who has chronic depletion of the cell membranes leading to neurological degeneration. Services/Qualifications Chronic Fatigue/Tick Borne Illness: ILADS Protocols, Homeopathic Protocols Lyme disease Tick Borne Diseases Thyroid Dysfunction/Bio-identical…
Dr Christian W Oram Dermatology Skin Red Bank NJ
(732) 747-5500Dr Christian W Oram Dermatology Skin Red Bank NJ Dr. Christian W. Oram, D.O., FAAD FAOCD of The Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center Dr. Oram is a board-certified dermatologist who sees patients of all ages. His dermatologic training spans the range of general, cosmetic, pediatric and general dermatology. Dr. Oram’s extensive training in the field of Dermatology includes, residency training in Dermatology at the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Here he served as Chief Dermatology Resident. He is board certified and a fellow of the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology. In addition, Dr Oram, is a fellow and member of the American Academy of Dermatology, a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, and the Philadelphia Dermatological Society. Prior to his dermatology training, Dr. Oram completed a traditional rotating internship at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Oram subsequently served on active duty in the United States Navy as a Naval Flight Surgeon. He was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC and was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 and Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302. He completed several shipboard and ground deployments. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Specialties…
Nadeem A. Baig, MD
(732)-389-5004Nadeem A. Baig, MD Dr. Nadeem A. Baig, of Monmouth Gastroenterology, a division of Allied Digestive Health, is one of six specially trained doctors in the field of gastroenterology at the practice. His specialties include liver disease, gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreatic disorders, and gastrotestinal cancers. Dr. Baig is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of N.J/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology. In addition to performing EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and Colonoscopy, Dr. Baig has advanced training in ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde holangiopancretography) and EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound). Services/Qualifications Colonoscopy Colon Cancer Screening EGD And EGD With Dilitation ERCP Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy 48 HR Bravo PH Study Hemorrhoid Treatments (IRC And Banding) Esophageal Manometry/Motility Anal Manometry Barrett's Treatment ROSE Procedure Remicaid Infusions EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Dr. Nadeem A. Baig was born in Queens, N.Y. and grew up in Central N.J. After graduating from High School, he was accepted into an advanced 6 year accelerated B.S., M.D. program at the Pennsylvania State University and Jefferson Medical College/Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. After graduation, he completed a three year Internal Medicine Residency at the University…
Karen Delgado Physical Therapist Manalapan NJ
(732)-617-6237Karen Delgado Physical Therapist Manalapan NJ Ambient Rehabilitation, Karen Delado, Physical Therapist, MSPT, DPT Dr. Karen Delgado Physical Therapist Manalapan NJ, is a board certified physical therapist with over ten years of out-patient experience with young children up to seniors. She believes in a delicate balance of exercise, massage, and other manual skills to maximize your recovery and increase your overall function. At Ambient, Karen will focus on a full body approach. She is able to spend that one on one time to fully understand the patient’s problem and other factors that may be standing in the way from optimal recovery. Karen believes in a team approach and is willing to work with any other health care providers the patient is seeing, to maximize the outcome for her patients. Karen takes a personal approach to care. Each patient is provided with a complete evaluation to determine the best possible treatment, because sometimes pain that affects one part of your body can be caused elsewhere. Services: Conditions We Treat: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fracture and Dislocation Multiple Sclerosis Orthopedic injuries Phase 2 or 3 Cardio/Pulmonary Rehab Sports Injuries Chronic Pain Knee, Foot, and Ankle Neck and Back Strain Osteoarthritis Post orthopedic surgery…
Kenneth Belitsis, MD
(732)-389-5004Kenneth Belitsis, MD Dr.Kenneth Belitsis, of Monmouth Gastroenterology, a division of Allied Digestive Health, is one of six specially trained doctors in the field of gastroenterology. Dr. Belitsis specializes in screening colonoscopy and also has advanced training in Diseases of the Pancreas and Biliary System offering Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) with CORE and fine needle aspiration, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopantography (ERCP) and Cholangioscopy. He offers services including Endocopic Mucosal Resection of early tumors and treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus with ablation. Dr. Kenneth Belitsis joined Monmouth Gastroenterology in 2006 and is fluent in Greek and Spanish. OUR PATIENTS COME FIRST We combine state of the art medicine with cutting edge technology (typically seen at elite hospitals) to provide some of the highest level care for gastrointestinal, liver disease and colorectal cancer prevention, detection and screening in the Monmouth County area. Services/Qualifications Colonoscopy Colon Cancer Screening EGD And EGD With Dilitation ERCP Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy 48 HR Bravo PH Study Hemorrhoid Treatments (IRC And Banding) Esophageal Manometry/Motility Anal Manometry Barrett’s Treatment ROSE Procedure Remicaid Infusions EDUCATION AND TRAINING: He completed all his medical training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in Newark, NJ. He…
Ritu (Malik) Anand
732-842-4111Dr Ritu Malik MD Ritu Malik, MD of Advanced Endocrinology & Weight Management. Serving Red Bank, Middletown, Rumson and surrounding areas in Monmouth County. Dr. Malik is a board certified, fellowship-trained physician with a distinguished career in endocrinology and weight management. Dr Malik is one of only 3 physicians in New Jersey and the only one in Monmouth County who is Board Certified in both Endocrinology and Obesity Management. Dr. Malik is an American Board of Obesity Medicine Certified Diplomate. Specialties: Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Insulin pump Management Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) Thyroid Disease Thyroid Ultrasound Thyroid nodule biopsy Pituitary Disease Adrenal disease Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Weight Management Education/Qualifications: Dr. Malik graduated from medical school with honors in microbiology, physiology and pharmacology. Dr. Malik completed her internship and residency from University at Buffalo and served as chief resident from 2004 to 2005. While there, she received the Best Resident Award for Excellence in Bedside Medicine. She went on to complete her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism from University at Buffalo. Dr. Malik was awarded the “Best Physician in America” award in 2015, and “Woman of Distinction” award in 2017. She was selected as “Top Doc of NJ”…
The TrueU Weight Loss program
732-842-4111The TrueU Weight Loss program The TrueU Weight Loss Program is a medical weight loss plan supervised by Ritu Malik, MD of Advanced Endocrinology & Weight Management. Dr. Malik serves patients in the Red Bank, Middletown, Rumson and surrounding areas in Monmouth County. The TrueU Weight Loss Program, is a comprehensive, medically supervised, multiphase approach to weight loss. Dr. Malik is the only physician in Monmouth County who is board certified in both Endocrinology and Obesity Management. As an expert in thyroid, metabolism, hormonal issues (menopausal), diabetes, and obesity, Dr. Malik is uniquely qualified to both diagnose the cause of obesity, and to treat the condition. Dr. Malik utilizes metabolic and hormonal testing to diagnose and treat issues that may be affecting your weight. At The TrueU, we take a personalized approach to weight loss: One on one individualized care from Dr. Malik Comprehensive and compassionate support Accountability and support through weekly appointments/meetings Behavior modification and lifestyle classes Skill building to help manage your weight and prevent regain Our comprehensive, unique approach can help give you the weight loss you thought would come from bariatric surgery and improve your quality of life. Education/Qualifications: Dr. Malik graduated from medical school with…
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Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe, irreversible vision loss in people over age 60, and it is growing at an alarming rate all over the world. Join us in raising awareness of the importance of frequent vision screenings and retinal health checks. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has recognized February as Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for people ages 60 and older in the United States. The most recent statistics show that over 10 million Americans have AMD. According to a study funded by the U.S. Center of Disease Control and Prevention, in 2010 there were as many as 9.1 million people living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the U.S., and it is estimated that 17.8 million people will have AMD by the year 2050. That’s a 95% increase—8.7 million more people who may be at risk of losing their vision, and they have no idea it’s even happening. AMD is characterized by a loss of central vision due to damage to the retina. Although there is currently no cure available for this disease, recent advancements in treatment options for AMD are allowing for…

Does Insurance Cover Plastic Surgery?
One of the most common questions asked by patients during an initial consultation is “Will insurance cover my surgery? “ There is a common misconception that plastic surgery is not usually covered by insurance and patients will have to pay out-of-pocket for surgical procedures. Depending on the situation, people are very surprised to learn that insurance will cover certain procedures. This largely depends on if the procedure is considered cosmetic or reconstructive/medically necessary. In some instances, such as breast reconstruction, it is mandated by federal law that reconstructive procedures to be covered by insurance. This was discussed in detail in my prior blog on breast reconstruction. (https://monmouthhealthandwellness.com/october-17th-is-breast-reconstruction-awareness-day/) In addition to breast reconstruction there are other procedures that health insurance companies may consider reconstructive and are covered as part of plan benefits. It is important to understand that many insurance companies tend to follow the guidelines set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services most commonly referred to as CMS. (Https://www.cms.gov) CMS is an agency of the federal government that sets Medicare and Medicaid policy in the United States. In this article I will discuss some breast and body procedures that commonly covered by insurance. Breast Reduction: Breast reduction, sometimes…

With Neurosurgery, A Doctor’s Sub-Specialties Can Significantly Impact Your Health
New Jersey native Abbey Velischek was weighing the options for treating her scoliosis when she met Dr. Scott A. Meyer of Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists and discovered highly specialized care close to home. If you saw college freshman Abbey Velischek walking around campus or working out, you would be surprised to learn that just months before coming to school she underwent major spinal reconstruction surgery. Velischek, who had worn a brace for years to correct adolescent scoliosis, was finding herself in pain. Then x-rays revealed the curvature of her spine had worsened. She and her parents knew it was time to begin seriously exploring surgery. Dr. Scott A. Meyer – a board-certified neurosurgeon at Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS) in Morristown, NJ, who specializes in reconstructive surgery for spinal deformities, such as scoliosis – explains that even within the community of spine surgeons, there are far fewer who are comfortable addressing spinal deformities. “While neurosurgery in itself is highly specialized, a neurosurgeon’s sub-specialties can have a very significant impact on a patient’s health and long-term outcomes,” says Dr. Meyer. “In Abbey’s case, it was clear that with the right approach, we could alleviate her pain and improve her quality of life,” he…

Safe Snow Shoveling to Avoid Injuries by Dr. Marshall P. Allegra
It’s January 2019 and fortunately, we can still see the grass. Do you remember January 2018? Snowmaggedon met Snowpocalypse during our Polar Vortex. Handling that kind of snow can actually be a life or death experience. Whether you are dusting off the dusting or knee deep in cold and white, keep in mind that there are some safety measures you need to take to avoid the ER. Seriously! According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2015: More than 158,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors’ offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or removing ice and snow manually More than 15,000 people were injured using snowblowers Those are numbers to take seriously. Additionally, snow removal is responsible for 100 deaths per year for a variety of reasons. Part of the reason can be what type of physical shape you are in. Someone who is used to a vigorous workout and lifting weights is not is as much danger as a couch spud moving a foot of snow with a shovel after no physical exercise in prior months. It strains every muscle in your body, especially your heart. Snow blowers take a bit…
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with everyone you love
(BPT) – Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers anymore. While we naturally want to show our significant others how much we love them on the sweetest holiday of the year, Valentine’s Day has become a wonderful day to celebrate everyone we care about, from your BFF to your furry, feathered and four-legged friends. In fact, last year the National Retail Federation reported that approximately 20 percent of Americans plan to buy Valentine’s Day gifts for their pets. Here are some ways to share the love with everyone who is important to you this Valentine’s Day: For him: For the special man in your life, put him in charge of capturing your special moments together with the nostalgic Fuijifilm Instax Mini Camera. Or for the gamer in your life, why not spend time playing Nintendo Switch? Maybe you’ll even let him win. For her: For her, there’s nothing like setting a relaxing, romantic mood for a memorable evening together. Celebrate Valentine’s night with the help of a handmade Lavender Natural Soy Wax Candle infused with natural essential oils like lavender, orange, lemon and cedarwood. Then pour a glass of her favorite wine for both of you into All Purpose Wine…

The real science behind your pet’s food
(BPT) – Pet owners will do just about anything they can to keep their furry friends happy and healthy, which is why the vast majority of pet owners say they’re concerned about the ingredients in their pet’s food. Based on a quality and safety Purina survey conducted in 2017, 84 percent of pet owners are concerned about the ingredients in their pet’s food, and more than four out of five pet owners are likely to read the list of ingredients in pet food before buying it. Yet many dog and cat owners are often confused about what constitutes safe and healthy food, have misperceptions about ingredients, and aren’t clear about what types of nutrients their pets need. A lot of thought has been put into the ingredients in the pet food you see on shelves and online, including many backed by full teams of scientists who work every day to create nutritional breakthroughs that will help pets of all ages live their best life. Pet food science A lot of research goes into developing food — both for pets and humans — and much of this innovation was born out of necessity. Since pets clearly have different nutritional needs than…

Getting Into Shape For The New Year By Barbara Hay
Here it is January 2 and one of the most common New Years resolutions is to “get into shape,” “eat better and work out more,” “to get fit and get healthy.” These intentions make it one of the busiest times for personal trainers across the country. Because of this, January 2 is celebrated as: National Personal Trainer Awareness Day. National Personal Trainer professionals help make our promises from our resolutions, a reality. My personal trainer has played a major role in helping me achieve my health and fitness goals. I’m not done yet and still have a ways to go, but my trainer keeps me accountable and on track. I’m not someone who really enjoys working out, but I do love feeling fit. So I walk, swim and row almost daily and add in the obligatory weight time two or three times each week with my trainer coaching me to do more weight and reps. With my trainer, 2019 will be the year my health and fitness goals are reached and exceeded! Do you have a personal trainer or do you work out on your own? https://hayseedscreative.com/
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Resolutions, meet reality: Ways to stay healthy throughout the year
(BPT) – How are this year’s resolutions doing? Chances are, you may have fallen off the resolution wagon, especially if you were overly ambitious. Fear not — it’s never too late to make small, sustainable changes in your lifestyle that result in big health improvements. Review your hardest-to-keep resolutions and adapt them into goals you can easily maintain. Here are five common resolutions transformed into small, healthful changes that can become part of your life — for good. 1. Your resolution: Exercise one hour every day Realistic goal: Add movement every day in 5- to 10-minute increments. Take a short walk around the office, stroll outside during the lunch hour or after dinner, jump on that exercise bike in the basement for a spin each morning or dance to music while you’re getting dinner ready. Sticking to a short period of movement a few times a day is a great way to boost energy and start building the exercise habit. While most of us find it hard to commit to big chunks of time, it’s tough to say no to 5 or 10 minutes. Arrange to walk with a friend if that helps keep you on track. 2. Your resolution:…

Vegan Instant Pot Chili
Step 1: Prep Veggies and Soak Lentils If you’ve ever cooked with dried lentils, you know how longggg of a soak time and cook time they have. Not with the Instant Pot! Soaking your lentils in one cup of your broth while chopping and preparing the other ingredients is all the soaking these dried lentils need before dropping the rest of your ingredients into the Instant Pot together. Step 2: Turn on Saute Feature on Your Instant Pot In many of our other Instant Pot recipes, we have warned you guys about preheating your Instant Pot using the saute feature and getting the burn message, BUT with this chili, there will be adequate liquid to avoid the burn message often seen in newer Instant Pots. Step 3: Mix Vegan Chili in Your Instant Pot Place all your ingredients in the Instant Pot and set the cook time. The most important thing to remember about this step is to make sure that all your ingredients are mixed well. While the cook time on this is truly only 7 minutes, it will take longer than other recipes for your instant pot to build pressure, so the cook time starts. Grab a glass…

Tips for baking your best batch of holiday cookies yet
Bake up your best batch of holiday cookies yet with these pro tips (BPT) – It’s the time of year when home bakers shift into high gear, creating delicious cookies to share with family, holiday parties or cookie swaps. Some bakers dare to experiment with new recipes, while others stick with old favorites. Yet, even the tried-and-true recipes don’t always turn out right. Experienced bakers know how to achieve perfect cookies every time. But don’t worry! There’s no need to buy high-priced equipment or enroll in culinary school. All you need are simple tools, practical know-how and the best tasting, highest quality natural ingredients, including the holiday staple Watkins Organic Ground Cinnamon, to make cookies that will please everyone. Here are a few simple tips for delectable holiday cookies. * Invest in a food scale. Baking is all about chemistry. For consistent results use a simple food scale. This is important when measuring flour, which settles and varies in density if scooped. The rule of thumb is: Every cup of white flour equals 5 ounces, though some sources may recommend less. Many recipes indicate required ounces or grams. The right amount of flour is needed to absorb the ingredients, and…
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STEPPING INTO A NEW YEAR by Stephen Dick
Here we go again. It’s official, the Times Square Crystal Ball has dropped signifying it’s the start of another year, Greetings and Salutations have been exchanged, the Get into Shape commercials have begun to capture the media airwaves, and New Year Resolutions have been made with some already being broken. That’s right it’s another New Year, so get ready but please proceed with caution. Unless we are fortune-tellers, we cannot predict what the future will bring. But knowing, as the year begins, we all have good intentions when taking our initial steps into the year, we should take these steps carefully. Unfortunately, we understand that most resolutions are made to be broken. It’s a tradition. You make a resolution or a promise and within 30 to 60 days it’s gone. So, here we are in the first quarter of the New Year. And, we immediately are greeted with the realization that out previous year’s taxes will soon be due. Ugh! If you happen to live in the North Eastern section of the country, you can be sure of some very cold days with an uplifting hint of those white flakes falling from the sky (that means you might be uplifting…

Comprehensive Burn Treatment
A burn is damage to body tissue caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals or radiation. Each year almost two million Americans seek medical treatment for burns and the majority are injured in the home. Thermal burns, occurring when hot metals, scalding liquids, steam or flames come in contact with skin, are the most common type. Burns to airways can be caused by inhaling smoke, steam, superheated air or toxic fumes. Injuries range from first degree burns that affect outer layer of the skin to second or third degree burns that extend into deeper tissues. Third degree and inhalation burns are typically treated at a burn center. For those patients, rehabilitation is used to help patients manage pain and recover from muscle damage, nerve damage or severe scarring. After suffering from a severe burn injury, it’s hard to know what to expect and you might be in pain. Our clinicians have the expertise to manage the medical conditions and psychological challenges associated with serious burns. Rehabilitation includes ongoing wound management and physical therapy to improve muscle strength and coordination, lowering the risk of for future problems. Since most burns happen in the home, your risk can be reduced by using…

5 Medicare mistakes that could cost you
(BPT) – You have a lot of choices when it comes to Medicare. And the most important might be choosing to take charge of your Medicare decisions in the first place. Medicare Annual Enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, is your chance to take charge. Here are five common mistakes that you don’t want to make during this time. 1. Allowing automatic plan renewal to make your choice for you Your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan renews every year on Jan. 1, unless you decide to change it. Automatic renewal may be easy, but it might not be the best way to make your Medicare decisions. Plans may change what they cover from year to year, including what you will pay in deductible, premium, copay or coinsurance amounts. Insurance companies review their plans each year to make sure they’re still viable. Shouldn’t you do the same? 2. Ignoring your plan’s Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) Each fall, you receive an Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) from your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan. (It should have already hit your mailbox.) This document explains any changes in your plan benefits or costs for the upcoming…