Monthly Archives: August 2017




Password, after password, after password. It seems we are constantly creating new log ins for different websites and mobile apps. And each one has different requirements for length, capitalization, symbols, and security questions. We all want proper security when it comes to our logins, but it is so difficult to […]

Remember Logins with One Easy Password Manager



Imagine you are in an accident or a close friend or relative develops an unexpected illness. Unfortunately, a hospital visit is required to get the care you and your loved ones need. Your focus is on healing or making sure your loved ones are properly cared for. Do you stop […]

Are Hospitals Clean Enough? The Biggest Problems with Disinfecting Hospitals


What is it about sharks that make people frightened and uncomfortable? After all, a person is 2 times more likely to die from an alligator attack, 20 times more likely to die from annual tornadoes, and 1000 times more likely to die while bicycling. So, who’s really our enemy here? […]

5 Fin-tastic Ways Sharks Can Help Advance Human Medicine


You may have noticed a letter at the end of your Medicare number and wondered what it stands for. Your Medicare Claim Number is located on your Medicare card underneath the beneficiary name. Providers use this number to provide Medicare covered services. It is also the number you will provide […]

What Do the Letters at the End of Your Medicare ...



Over 20 states in America have a high fail rate of prescribed antibiotics to treat acute bronchitis. Aetna is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify clinicians who have inappropriately prescribed the antibiotics. By tracking these clinicians down and informing them of the issue, Aetna […]

Aetna’s Tireless Efforts on Tackling Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria


Aetna and Apple held secret meetings last week with top executives to talk about bringing the Apple Watch to Aetna’s 23 million members. Aetna already offers an Apple Watch to its 50,000 employees as part of their wellness program. They now wish to expand that offer to the rest of […]

Apple Watch: The Future for Aetna Members


Allie explains the basics of what Medicare Part B covers Hi! Welcome back to the Dynamic Duo with me, Allie Shipman, and my partner, John Shinn. We are with Empower Brokerage, and today, we’re talking about original Medicare Part B. In general, Part B covers doctor visits, outpatient surgery, and […]

Dynamic Duo: Medicare Part B



Allie Introduces Medicare Part A Welcome back to another episode of Dynamic Duo with me Allie Shipman and John Shinn from Empower Brokerage! Today, we’re going to dive a little deeper into original Medicare. There’s Medicare Part A and Part B. Right now, we’re going to start with Part A. […]

Dynamic Duo: Medicare Part A Explained