Category: Medicare/Open Enrollment

Lessons From The Front Line: Common Health Care Questions and Answers

posted March 2019 by Dianne Savastano

Studies regarding job satisfaction have demonstrated that beyond basic financial security, it is things like autonomy, working with people you respect and feeling that your labors are meaningful/making the world better, that contribute to happiness at work: “A job is usually more than just a means to a paycheck. It’s a source of purpose and … Read on…

Creating the “Perfect Patient Experience”

posted November 2018 by Dianne Savastano

Recently, I attended a program at Simmons titled, “Is Bigger Better in Health Care? As mergers increase, how should we respond?” A panel of three economists discussed topics such as horizontal and vertical integration, the role of competition, anti-trust issues and value-based contracting. It was a great discussion, but one that approached healthcare solely from… Read on…

Medicare: What’s Changing in 2019

posted October 2018 by Dianne Savastano

By Camille Barron The other day, my husband Jim and I were having dinner with friends when the topic of how we met came up. We shared the story of how we were introduced at a local restaurant while attending a social function. Things moved steadily from there and one year later — to the… Read on…

Three Common Misconceptions About Medicare Benefits and Coverage

posted July 2018 by Dianne Savastano

The phone rang early one Tuesday morning. It was a client, Richard; his father was scheduled to be discharged from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility in two days. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” he said. “My dad’s team says he’s ready to be transferred but I don’t agree. They gave me a… Read on…

Four Common Medicare Questions Answered

posted April 2018 by Dianne Savastano

Whether you’ve been enrolled in Medicare previously, or are about to participate for the first time, we know, it can be confusing! With that in mind, today’s newsletter tackles four common questions related to this valuable, but often complicated, benefit. Question #1: I’ve heard that Medicare will be issuing new ID cards. Why is this… Read on…

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Lessons From The Front Line: Common Health Care Questions and Answers
Uncoordinated Care — Tips for Managing When Healthcare Systems Don’t “Talk” to One Another
Recommendations for Managing Your Insurance Company
Seeking Change From Our “Crazy” Healthcare System
Creating the “Perfect Patient Experience”