Take Control of Your Healthcare Experiences

posted May 2019 by Dianne Savastano

Twice during the past two months, I delivered a presentation titled, “Navigating the changing healthcare system.” Once in the form of a webinar and once in front of a live audience. Within it, I share several strategies, one of which is to prepare and use a Personal Healthcare File that includes a document titled, “Medical… Read on…

What Young People Need to Know About Insurance Coverage

posted April 2019 by Dianne Savastano

Within just a few days of each other, the following things happened… First, and as discussed in a previous newsletter, my dad was successful in resubmitting an improperly coded surgery bill. Once his claim was reviewed, he paid just $300 instead of the $6,500 bill he had rightfully questioned. I’m so grateful he brought… Read on…

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…

Uncoordinated Care — Tips for Managing When Healthcare Systems Don’t “Talk” to One Another

posted February 2019 by Dianne Savastano

Over the past few weeks, two of our clients have run into difficulties coordinating care across multiple healthcare systems and providers. One client receives some care from Boston Medical Center and additional specialist care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Recently, he decided to see a specialist associated with North Shore Medical Center (Northern Division… Read on…

Recommendations for Managing Your Insurance Company

posted January 2019 by Dianne Savastano

Last week, I was invited to provide a 10-minute presentation about Healthassist services to a lunchtime meeting of the Entrepreneurial Women’s Club. I began by asking the audience if anyone had ever experienced frustration with the healthcare system. There were lots of sighs and chuckles, of course! When I asked for examples, a few… Read on…

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