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Member Connection 

February 2017

 
In This Issue
HiDoc Consultations
Spread Awareness during American Heart Month

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Dear Valued Member,

Thank you for your continued support of HMAA. We are pleased to provide the following updates, and encourage you to share this information with other HMAA members in your family. 

You may visit hmaa.com/notices to view previous notices.  If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us.
 
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 HiDoc Consultations

You may have heard about our telemedicine service through HiDoc, and perhaps you or a family member already gave it a try using a phone or computer.  Here is a reminder about why HiDoc can be so beneficial, and w e encourage you to share this information with other HMAA members in your family. 
  1. It's a great option when you need non-emergent care. HiDoc consultations provide medical care without a trip to the ER or urgent care clinic, and you avoid the risk of being exposed to other communicable illnesses - especially for children. Not sure when you should consult with a HiDoc physician instead of going to the ER or urgent care center?  View our guide to help you decide.
  2. A doctor is available whenever you need one. HiDoc physicians are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a wait time of 30 minutes or less. They are intended to work in tandem with your primary care physician and not as a replacement.
  3. It's convenient, with no out-of-pocket cost to you. You don't have to take time off from work or family responsibilities to sit in traffic or search for parking at your doctor's office. Instead, you can have a confidential consultation with a physician through HiDoc wherever you are and at no out-of-pocket cost.
Find out more by visiting hmaa.com/telemedicine. 

 Spread Awareness during American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and a great opportunity  to  help spread awareness about preventing heart disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) reports heart disease and related conditions cost the U.S. roughly $313 billion each year between healthcare, medication, and lost productivity. Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or managed with a healthy lifestyle - maintaining a healthy diet, staying active, regularly checking blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and taking the appropriate medications. 

One way you can make a difference is to make small changes, like reducing the amount of salt in your diet. According to the AHA, 9 out of 10 Americans consume too much sodium. They recommend consuming no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. In addition to high blood pressure, excess levels of sodium may put you at risk for stroke, heart failure, kidney stones, osteoporosis, and other diseases. The AHA created " The Salty Six " to show you the foods that contribute the most sodium to our diets. We encourage you to help us take a stand against heart disease by sharing this information with your family and promoting heart-healthy meals.
 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please free to contact our Customer Service Center.