As I read a CNBC story about Medicare Advantage, I was shocked to see my name in the first paragraph.
What is Medicare doing to address mental health issues among seniors?
20% of seniors have mental health problems and suicide is especially high among older men. Is help available for seniors?
Medicare: How much will your hospital bill be?
How much will your bill be if you are admitted to the hospital and you only have Medicare?
Most Tucson Hospitals Charge Medicare Less Than National Average
Medicare has released information on how much hospitals across the country charge for the most common surgeries. Here are the results for Tucson: Tucson Medical Center: .8 of the national average charge St Joseph Hospital: 1.0 of the national average…
Medicare Advantage Star Ratings: Who cares?
Seniors do not care about the Medicare Advantage and Part D star ratings. This is the finding of focus group research carried out by the Kaiser Family Foundation last fall. AIS Health has a good article on the report and…
Medicare Part D: Cost of the Shingles Vaccine
An article in the New York Times says that people who get Shingles are more likely to have a stroke. There is also the risk of vision damage if a person gets Shingles near their eyes. And a severe case of…