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Medicare Beneficiaries Urged to be on the Look-Out for Phone Scams

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) warns seniors and people with disabilities to be aware of a scheme that asks Medicare beneficiaries for money and checking account information to help them enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.

This scheme is called the “$299 Ring” for the typical amount of money Medicare beneficiaries are talked into withdrawing from their checking accounts to pay for a non-existent prescription drug plan. Consumers can report these cases to their local law enforcement agencies or 1-877-7SAFERX (1-877-772-3379).

Scleroderma Foundation E-Letter

Friday, March 31, 2006– Issue #135

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Scleroderma Scheduled to be the Subject of the April 10 “Mystery Diagnosis” on the Discovery Health Channel

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On Monday, April 10, Dr. Phil Clements and Peggy Hickman, a patient from Southern California, will be part of the Discovery Health Channel program Mystery Diagnosis. During this program Peggy will speak about the process she went through in seeking to get a proper diagnosis for her scleroderma.

New Study Compares Treatment Options for Pre-Cancerous Condition of Esophagus

BÂRRX Medical, Inc. has announced the initiation of a landmark human study titled "Ablation of Intestinal Metaplasia Containing Dysplasia: a Multi-Center, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial." The AIM Dysplasia Trial will compare the effectiveness of the HALO360 System against the current standard of care for Barrett's esophagus, which includes regular endoscopic biopsy surveillance and appropriate medical management of associated acid reflux disease (also called GERD).

Fake Health Plans Leave Thousands in a Jam

By Karen M. Kroll, Bankrate.com

As insurance premiums have soared, so have the number of consumers bilked by scams. Here are four red flags to watch for, plus ways to check up on a plan.

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Baton Rouge Takes to the Streets; Begins the 2006 Walk Season. Are You Ready to Step Out to Cure Scleroderma?

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Die Cast Kenny Wallace Race Car

Die Cast Kenny Wallace Race Car (with the Scleroderma Foundation Logo) Available Now

The Scleroderma Foundation is an associate sponsor of the ppc Racing/AutoZone race car driven by Kenny Wallace. Now die cast copies of this race car are available at your local AutoZone store.

Get Connected Bulletin BoardYou Can Post Messages Any Time On Our "Get Connected" Bulletin Board

In addition to our nationwide network of Chapters and Support Groups, we offer you electronic ways to connect with other people.

Upcoming Events

March 31–April 1 (Sat. & Sun.): Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation to Hold Regional Patient Seminar in Minneapolis. (Minneapolis, Minn.)
April 1 (Sun.): "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk (Baton Rouge, La.)
April 8 (Sat.): Delaware Valley Chapter Educational Half-day Seminar (Lancaster, Penn.)
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