Provider-Based Facility Billing
Oaklawn Medical Group is an outpatient department of Oaklawn. Medicare refers to this type of hospital-owned clinic as a “provider-based facility.” This designation impacts the way bills and copays are calculated under Medicare, which could also affect your out-of-pocket costs.... Read More: Provider-Based Facility Billing
Michigan’s Hepatitis A Outbreak
As you may have heard, since August of 2016 there has been an ongoing outbreak of Hepatitis A in Michigan, with 760 cases reported so far. Although the majority of cases have been in the eastern part of the state,... Read More: Michigan’s Hepatitis A Outbreak
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is colorectal cancer awareness month, so we’ve put together some interesting facts to help arm you with the information you need to stay on top of your colorectal health! (1) Colorectal cancer is the third most common in the... Read More: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
General Surgery Spotlight: The Gallbladder
Your gallbladder helps with the digestion and absorption of protein and fat by releasing bile into your digestive tract. Located next to the liver, your gallbladder stores bile that was produced by the liver until it is needed to help... Read More: General Surgery Spotlight: The Gallbladder
Infant Nutrition: Introducing Solids - The First Step Towards a Healthy Relationship with Food
One of our most important jobs as parents is to provide our children with proper nutrition, and help them establish a positive relationship with food. Did you know a child’s dietary habits and attitudes regarding feeding are largely established by... Read More: Infant Nutrition: Introducing Solids - The First Step Towards a Healthy Relationship with Food
Hyper and Hypothyroidism: What You Should Know
Perhaps you’ve heard the name of both of these conditions, but maybe you’re unfamiliar with the difference between the two and why it even matters to your health to begin with. Not only can we bring you up to speed,... Read More: Hyper and Hypothyroidism: What You Should Know
The Oaklawn Benefit Auction Needs You!
Every year, Oaklawn holds its annual benefit auction, which attracts hundreds of attendees and accumulated close to $100,000 in donations last year alone. This year’s event is slated for March 10th at FireKeepers Casino, and with a superhero theme, it... Read More: The Oaklawn Benefit Auction Needs You!
The Art of Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution
Let’s talk about New Year’s resolutions. You know, the goal that you set for yourself at the start of every new year that (if you’re like the majority of the population) becomes just a lofty dream after a few months... Read More: The Art of Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution
Baby Teeth
Just because baby teeth are tiny, doesn’t mean that they aren’t important. In fact, oral health is closely linked to overall health, which means that dental hygiene serves a far bigger purpose than just giving you a perfect smile. Because... Read More: Baby Teeth
Humidifiers & Indoor Allergies
When people think of seasonal allergies, winter isn’t exactly the first season that comes to mind. Usually it’s the biggest culprits like pollen and ragweed which strike during the warmer months, but cooler weather brings with it a unique set... Read More: Humidifiers & Indoor Allergies