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Monthly Archives: June 2020

Many people have been following the newest cases of coronavirus and wonder how it will affect the recent re-opening of the nation’s economy. With no end in sight to this vicious disease, some experts are predicting another complete economic shutdown. Some states are thriving now that they have re-opened many […]

Coronavirus Still a Threat for Many

June 29, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / current events / health & safety / wellness by Emily Schellin

eight-hour sleep myth — The Eight-Hour Sleep Myth According to a study by the CDC, one-third of American adults do not get enough sleep on a regular basis. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research officially recommends that “adults aged 18-60 years old sleep at least seven hours each night to […]

The Eight-Hour Sleep Myth

June 28, 2020 in Medicare tagged anxiety / sleep health / wellness / workforce by Jenny McCann

If you have recently found that your idea of reading is logging in to your Facebook account and scrolling through your feed, then you may need a reminder about what health benefits reading an actual book has to offer. From textbooks to the ever-growing list of New York Times bestsellers, […]

Books for Your Brain

June 28, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / cognitive decline / preventative health measures / senior lifestyle / wellness by Emily Schellin

The Trump administration has issued a call-to-action based on new data detailing the impact of COVID-19 on Medicare beneficiaries, CMS announces. Older Americans as well as those with chronic conditions are at more risk from COVID-19 confirming the disparities in health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority groups and low-income […]

Medicare Beneficiaries & COVID-19: Trump Administration Call-to-Action

June 27, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / Dual Eligible / Medicaid / medicare by Jadon Sennet

CMS rules are receiving a change that gives states more flexibility to enter into value-based purchasing agreements with drug makers for new and pricey products. This proposed change in rule by the Trump administration will remove current barriers that allow each state to develop these agreements with current drug companies. […]

CMS Rules Are Receiving a Change Involving Drug Agreements

June 26, 2020 in Uncategorized tagged government acts & responses / Medicaid / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Jadon Sennet

Coronavirus Outbreak Spikes In Texas — Coronavirus Outbreak Spikes In Texas Texas has a “massive outbreak” of coronavirus cases across the state after reopening, Governor Abbott acknowledged. On Wednesday, June 24, the state reported a record-breaking 5,551 new cases of Covid-19 in one day. This follows 13 consecutive days of record-high hospitalizations. These figures represent an […]

Coronavirus Outbreak Spikes In Texas

June 26, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / current events / government acts & responses / health & safety / preventative health measures by Jenny McCann

Elder financial abuse — The Dark Side Of Aging And Finances With a growing population of aging Americans, financial exploitation against seniors is becoming a widespread and pervasive problem. The National Council on Aging estimates costs of elder financial abuse and fraud range from $2.9 billion to $36.5 billion annually. The rate of financial exploitation is […]

The Dark Side Of Aging And Finances

June 25, 2020 in Medicare tagged age discrimination / cognitive decline / Cyber Security / finances / Scamming & Fraud by Jenny McCann

Price of COVID — Swabbing and testing all Americans for COVID-19 each year could become a normal routine. That, combined with antibody testing, could cost a whopping $44 billion per year, according to a recent study. Diagnostic testing alone ranges from $6 – $25 billion each year; while it is about $5 – $19 […]

Price of COVID

June 23, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / current events / finances / government acts & responses / health & safety by Emily Schellin

Consumer behavior is drastically changing the way agents do business, according to Capgemini and Efma’s World Insurance Report. The new “millennial mindset” has become the norm, and more consumers are trusting their own findings when it comes to researching insurance policies and actually making the purchase – all online. The […]

Changing the Way Agents Do Business

June 22, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged current events / health insurance / insurance industry changes / professional development / Technology by Emily Schellin

Healthcare fraud exceeds $2 billion again making it the tenth year in a row according to an article released by the Department of Justice. With the current rate of changes in how medical care is provided, it has made the professional medical liability market a dynamic one. From an interview […]

Healthcare fraud tops $2 Billion Again, 10th Year in A ...

June 16, 2020 in Health tagged current events / health insurance / medicare / Scamming & Fraud by Jadon Sennet