Everything You Need To Know About Medicare, In 13 Minutes
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that was created in 1965 to provide health coverage for people over 65 years old and those with certain disabilities. It is funded by taxes and premiums paid by beneficiaries. There are four parts of Medicare: Part A: Hospital Insurance – covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility […]
Care at Home or in the Doctor’s Office — Seniors Have Options
Medicare’s annual enrollment period (October 15 – December 7) is an important time of year during which Medicare beneficiaries can review their current coverage and evaluate whether they want to remain with their current plan or switch to a new one that is a better fit for their health care needs. If you are interested […]
Self-care on Your Schedule with Mental Wellness App
The challenges of the past two years have raised global stress to unprecedented levels, illuminating the importance of prioritizing mental health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness month — a time to raise awareness and mobilize efforts to support mental health. This […]
Self-care on Your Schedule with Mental Health App
The challenges of the past two years have raised global stress to unprecedented levels, illuminating the importance of prioritizing mental health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness month — a time to raise awareness and mobilize efforts to support mental health.This year, […]
Students’ Mental Health Must Figure in Plans to Restart Classes
As officials across the nation grapple with how best to open schools, one thing too often overlooked is students’ mental health. Awareness of the pressures on our children is the first step towards helping them heal and preparing them to learn.The coronavirus has left many kids feeling lonely and isolated. Research on the effect of […]
Four Things Seniors Need to Know About Dental Coverage
By Dr. John Yamamoto, Dental Director of Clinical Innovations, Humana There are far more benefits to healthy teeth and gums than a bright smile. In fact, your oral health greatly impacts your overall health, and that’s especially true for seniors. Gum disease affects over two-thirds of adults aged 65 years and older, according to the Centers for […]
Seniors Saving Nearly $2,000 Annually with Medicare Advantage
Medicare’s open enrollment period ends on December 7, and an estimated 31.8 million seniors and Americans with disabilities will choose a Medicare Advantage plan for their health coverage in the coming year, according to data from the federal government. What is Medicare Advantage? For Medicare-eligible beneficiaries, it is an increasingly popular health coverage option within the Medicare […]
The Hospital Benchmark Generator
The Hospital Benchmark Generator is a tool that can help hospital administrators and executives to compare the performance of their hospital against other similar institutions. By using a variety of performance metrics, the benchmark generator can provide insights into how well a hospital is functioning and identify areas for improvement. One of the key benefits […]
What Would You Have to Give Up to Pay for An Unexpected Hospital Visit?
We may all be one stomach bug away from an unexpected hospital visit. Accidents and illnesses can occur without warning, wreaking havoc on finances and negatively impacting everyday life, even with health insurance. While many people have major medical insurance, rarely do they prepare for the additional financial impact of out-of-pocket costs even a short […]
Medicare Advantage Market Outlook
Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, is a type of health insurance plan offered by private companies that contracts with Medicare to provide beneficiaries with all their Part A and Part B benefits. In recent years, the Medicare Advantage market has been growing rapidly, and it is expected to continue to do so […]