Have you heard about the pilot program slated to begin in January 2026, requiring prior authorization in six states for certain Medicare procedures for those enrolled in Original Medicare only? The states — New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Washington — will apply prior authorization evaluations to more than a dozen services per CMS. […]
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Last Sunday, June 15th, was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the month of June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. Approximately one in 10 Americans age 60+ has experienced one form of elder abuse. Abuse can happen
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to bring awareness and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. On this Father’s Day, this awareness brings me back to when my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and everything I learned through him. Each experience with Alzheimer’s and other issues that impact brain
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I started the Advisory Perspective Series years ago to highlight people who are working with us to improve our lives. Today, I’d like to introduce you to DocuGuardian and its founders, Lori and David Selsberg, who graciously provided answers to questions I sent them! To begin, here is a little bit about them and how
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America started Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 and has been observed ever since. It is celebrated through media, local events, and film screenings. The intern I have this semester asked me this week if I was aware of the ice bucket challenge. I remember this from 2014 to bring awareness to ALS. He let
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April is a busy month! Were you aware that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month? This is a new one for me 🌞 What is Distracted Driving? April is designated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This nationwide effort aims to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage drivers to stay focused on
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Last week, the focus was on long-term planning. Let’s follow up this week by looking at Caregiving statistics in 2025. By the Numbers According to AARP last year, over 53 million people in the U.S. were providing unpaid care. Of the 53M caregivers, 36% are between the ages 50-64; 22% are between the ages of
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Long-term Care Planning is a complex issue. With an aging population, planning for elder care is a growing concern. By 2025, it is projected that over 20% of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. Rising healthcare costs and longer life expectancies underscore the importance of planning for long-term care. Let’s consider long-term care
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Let’s talk about your stuff today! Yes, stuff! Your things, possessions, personal property – everything you accumulate over time. How important are things to you? The past few months have been a wake-up call for many of us. Watching cities and communities in the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and California wiped out is overwhelming. A place
