Last Friday, 2 December, Dr. Donald M. Berwick resigned his post as administrator designate of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). His interim appointment was due to expire at the end of the year and he resigned because…
Continue ReadingSeniors used to have until the end of the year to make changes to their Medicare plans. But this year, the deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Continue ReadingIf the “debt panel” fails to come to an agreement, might seniors suffer?
Continue ReadingMedicare open enrollment is underway — the deadline is December 7th — and with all the drug plan choices, experts recommend starting as soon as possible to find the best plans.
Continue ReadingI started the week in a cab in DC. I was on my way to a meeting with people who wanted to talk about wellness. “Wellness” is a surprisingly difficult topic to talk about, here’s why… If you talk about wellness from a truly holistic point of view, the concept is so smooth and round, […]
Continue ReadingSummer is gone, the first of fall/winter holidays will be here in 10 days or so (Boo!) and that means it must be time to think about finances for 2012. Herewith an update for elders. UPDATE: It was announced this…
Continue ReadingI am astonished at the number of diagnostic tests prescribed for older seniors. When my husband’s mother was 90, she had a gynecological exam — we suggested it and the doctor carried it out — and though I knew the doctor was gentle, M…
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How to pick the best Medicare Advantage Plan for you.
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