Soul Sherpa Patient Healthcare/Life Care Advocacy, and Education

11/14/2025

11/02/2025

While providing hospital accompaniment to a client in California this past week, I noticed this sign by every elevator. The reported head of this healthcare organization was paid over $15 million in salary, bonuses, and other benefits two years ago. Priorities would be the reason why. Pity the patient.

10/25/2025

About our government’s attempts to divide us, and in certain cases make some go hungry and without healthcare, I’d like to sponsor one of these unfortunate people and receive a federal tax credit instead of paying higher taxes. Who’s with me?

10/23/2025

To all of the universities, colleges, and business schools who have reached out to Soul Sherpa Solutions interested in adding healthcare literacy classes to their curriculum, we’re grateful!Knowledge is power !

10/22/2025

Who is responsible for declining American values? So many places to start, but today I’ll say shame on AARP for accepting millions from UnitedHealth so the insurer could promote their Medicare (dis)Advantage plans to seniors who rely on AARP as a trusted resource. Not all Medicare coverage is equal. Buyer beware!

10/22/2025

Thank you, Wendell Potter (October 21, 2025, Substack)

Not transparent, not ethical, another reason why healthcare literacy is so important. Shame on UHC. Shame on AARP!!

UnitedHealth and AARP Shake Hands on $9 Billion Deal
Behind the Capitol Hill photo ops and consumer-friendly slogans, AARP, America’s most trusted seniors’ group, has close financial ties with America’s largest health care conglomerate.

In 2024, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) — the nation’s largest health insurer — paid AARP a one-time upfront royalty payment of just over $9 billion for the rights to use AARP’s name in marketing Medicare Advantage-type plans and Medicare supplement policies. According to financial statements for AARP, this windfall came as part of a restructured deal with UNH’s insurance unit, UnitedHealthcare, extending their partnership for an additional 12 years and recording a balance of about $8.72 billion in deferred revenue as of December 31.

10/21/2025

ACA policyholders: Don’t be a pawn in political games!

10/19/2025

Without a formulary from an insurance company, you cannot make an informed decision selecting your Medicare Part D prescription plan for 2026. Now Tango knows it! soulsherpasolutions.com

10/18/2025

Healthcare literacy is my mission at soulsherpasolutions.com

10/18/2025

Powerful, poignant, and, oh, so necessary. Patient advocates keep people safe from a dangerous healthcare system. Find yours at gnanow.org

Every year, preventable medical harm claims hundreds of thousands of lives and forever changes countless others. Greater National Advocates (GNANOW.ORG) is…

10/17/2025

Take the words of every politician on healthcare policy with a shot of salt! soulsherpasolutions.com

10/16/2025

If you or a loved one is told you must apply for Medi-Caid despite having excess assets, it is bad advice to be told you must sell all of your excess assets to qualify. Explore the Spend Down program first! Consult with your own attorney and CPA. soulsherpasolutions.com Where patients come first!