ABOUT YOUR HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of EL PASO HEALTH, 1145 Westmoreland Drive, El Paso, TX 79925, telephone 1-877-532-3778, website www.elpasohealth.com. Information in ABOUT YOUR HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health-care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2023 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. EPHM7742308-EPH-MBR-Winter 2024 Member Newsletter Member Services Department 1-877-532-3778 member news Child passenger safety Car accident injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. However, many of these deaths can be prevented. Pediatricians play an important role in promoting child passenger safety. They will ask questions to make sure that your child is in a proper car seat and that you know the basic car seat rules. The child’s doctor will also share information on where you can get assistance with a proper car seat installation. They can also guide you on how to look for a car seat technician near your home who can assist in a car seat installation. Pediatricians can also show you how to look for events that are held for proper car seat checkups. It is very important to have the correct car seat for your child installed according to their weight and height. Labels are placed on car seats that will guide you to the correct one. Remember, the more you know about car seats and the correct way to install them, the more you can protect your child and save their life. You can call El Paso Health for more car seat information at 915-532-3778. Have you seen these types of fraud, waste, and abuse? When someone does something wrong and they know it, it is fraud. When they do not follow the rules, it is abuse. Below are a few kinds of fraud, waste, and abuse. Identity theft: This is like someone pretending to be you. It’s as if they borrowed your insurance card and used it to get things. It is fraud to let anyone use your insurance card. Fake information: Sometimes people might not tell the truth on purpose. For example, they might say they have less money than they really do. They might also say there are more people who live in their home. Transportation tricks: Calling for an ambulance when there is not really a big emergency or using nonemergency transport for something that is not related to your medical needs. Misusing services: Picture someone going to the emergency room for a small issue that does not need quick care. It is like using a strong tool for a tiny problem. This can make it hard for people who really need special help to get the services they need. If you see anyone doing these things, please report it to the Office of Inspector General at 1-800-436-6184. You can report anonymously.
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