Moving Forward In the Face of COVID-19

posted June 2020 by Dianne Savastano

Over the past two months, I have joined with colleagues from across the country — Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Houston — to create webinars for fellow healthcare advocacy professionals on the impact of COVID-19. One fascinating aspect of working in the healthcare industry during this unprecedented time is the just-in-time learning… Read on…

Making the Most of Virtual Physician Appointments

posted May 2020 by Dianne Savastano

Over the past few months and in many ways, the world has changed significantly. No more so than when it comes to accessing the care and advice of the physicians upon whom we depend. Today, nearly all non-essential appointments are occurring virtually, whether through some type of videoconferencing or via our old friend and standby,… Read on…

Hospitalization During COVID-19

posted April 2020 by Dianne Savastano

Planning for hospitalization is something we do continuously, especially with our most vulnerable clients — those that are older, living without family members close by, or living with multiple, chronic conditions and/or alone. But COVID-19 has exacerbated an already difficult situation: First, because those who are ill must now enter the hospital alone, without a… Read on…

Coping With COVID-19

posted March 2020 by Dianne Savastano

In previous newsletters, I’ve related personal experiences with my older adult parents as a means of sharing my views on how best to manage a variety of healthcare obstacles and situations. The COVID-19 Pandemic is no exception. One of the many factors resulting in my decision to cancel a vacation was my need to be… Read on…

Health Insurance — What Exactly Am I Buying?

posted February 2020 by Dianne Savastano

Many of our clients complain about their inadequate health insurance coverage. Often, the cause is a lack of understanding regarding the true costs of coverage, as well as the inherent administrative barriers that exist. Our goal, always, is to educate our clients. This way, they can make informed selections about Medicare coverage and/or purchases on… Read on…

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