MD vs. OD vs. DO. There are three types of eye doctors with really two being the most common eye doctors; Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Doctor of Osteopathy. There are similarities and differences between an ophthalmologist, optometrist and a doctor of osteopathy that define each specialty.
Despite registering nearly identical satisfaction levels for the overall programs, 80 percent of seniors on Medicare Advantage said they were satisfied with the overall cost of their plans, compared to 68 percent of traditional Medicare seniors.
Most healthcare providers, whether licensed individuals or institutions, find that the majority of their income comes from the care and treatment of Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare is a federal healthcare program that covers approximately 43 million individuals who are over the age of 65, or who are under the age of 65 and are disabled. Because of the demographics of Medicare beneficiaries, they are more frequent consumers of healthcare than younger, healthier individuals.