Two residents of Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees, New Jersey recently died. John J. DeRago (left) and Lucia E. Zamora (right), both of them residents, died at the hospice. Here is a look at the lives of two patients. These tips will make it easier to choose a hospice.
Lucia E. Zamora died at samaritan hospice voorhees nj
Lucia E. Zamora, 97, died of natural causes at the Samaritan Hospice Voorhees on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was originally from Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 1961. She was sponsored by the Pitman First Presbyterian Church, and settled in Pitman in 1962. Lucia was a member the Presbyterian Church Women's Assoc. She was also a member at the 10th Presbyterian Church. Andres, her husband, predeceased her. She is survived by her children and her sisters.
John J. DeRago died at samaritan hospice voorhees nj
John J. DeRago was 72 years old and died Friday at Samaritan Hospice. He was born and raised in Camden. He graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, West Virginia University, and Camden High School. After working in banking, he made the transition to insurance sales and subsequently owned and operated DeRago Insurance Services. He was a caring and dedicated agent who many of his clients considered to be a friend.
John J. DeRago, passed away at the Samaritan hospice Voorhees, NJ
John J. DeRago was 72 years old when he died at the Samaritan Hospice Voorhees. He was born in Camden NJ. He graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, and the University of West Virginia. He spent most of his career in the insurance business, owning and operating DeRago Insurance Services for 35 years. His kindness and care for clients made him a friend to many.
His family placed him in Mount Carmel Cemetery where he was a faithful parishioner and longtime member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church. Grace Minucci Bossone (his first wife) predeceased him in 1955. Rose and Dominic Ferraro were his parents. John Bossone in Ohio and Carmen Bossone in Voorhees have left him a legacy.
FAQ
What are the major functions of a system for health care?
The health care system must offer quality services and adequate medical facilities at an affordable cost to people who have a medical need.
This means providing preventive and appropriate health care, lifestyle promotion, and treatment. It also means equitable distribution of resources in the health care system.
What will be the impact on the health care industry if there will be no Medicare?
Medicare is an entitlement program which provides financial assistance for low-income people and families who are unable to afford their premiums. This program is used by more than 40 Million Americans.
Millions would be without insurance coverage, as some private insurers won't offer policies to individuals with pre-existing medical conditions.
What does the term "healthcare" mean?
A service that helps maintain good mental, physical health is known as health care.
Statistics
- Over the first twenty-five years of this transformation, government contributions to healthcare expenditures have dropped from 36% to 15%, with the burden of managing this decrease falling largely on patients. (en.wikipedia.org)
- For the most part, that's true—over 80 percent of patients are over the age of 65. (rasmussen.edu)
- Foreign investment in hospitals—up to 70% ownership- has been encouraged as an incentive for privatization. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Price Increases, Aging Push Sector To 20 Percent Of Economy". (en.wikipedia.org)
- Consuming over 10 percent of [3] (en.wikipedia.org)
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What are the 4 Health Systems
Healthcare is a complex network that includes hospitals, clinics and pharmaceutical companies as well as insurance providers, government agencies, public officials and other organizations.
The ultimate goal of the project was to create an infographic that would help people to better understand the US health system.
These are some of the most important points.
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The GDP accounts for 17% of healthcare spending, which amounts to $2 trillion annually. That's almost twice the size of the entire defense budget!
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Medical inflation was 6.6% in 2015, higher than any other category of consumer.
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Americans spend on average 9% of their income for health care.
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In 2014, over 300 million Americans were uninsured.
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Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has been passed into law, it is not yet fully implemented. There are still gaps in coverage.
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A majority of Americans believe the ACA should be maintained.
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The US spends more money on healthcare than any other country in the world.
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Affordable healthcare would mean that every American has access to it. The annual cost would be $2.8 trillion.
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Medicare, Medicaid, as well as private insurers, cover 56% all healthcare expenditures.
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The top 3 reasons why people don't get insured include not being able to afford it ($25 billion), not having enough time to look for insurance ($16.4 billion), and not knowing about it ($14.7 billion).
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HMO (health management organization) and PPO(preferred provider organisation) are the two types of plans.
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Private insurance covers most services, including doctors, dentists, prescriptions, physical therapy, etc.
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The public programs include hospitalization, outpatient surgery and nursing homes. They also cover long-term care and hospice care.
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Medicare is a federal program that provides senior citizens with health coverage. It covers hospital stays, skilled nursing facilities stays, and home care visits.
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Medicaid is a joint state-federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who make too much to qualify for other benefits.