Healthcare Advocacy Partners

12/29/2025

As the season arrives when everyone shares their lists of beloved items, Diane Savastano at Health assist takes the opportunity this month to highlight some of their top healthcare-related "scripts" that effectively handle common medical situations.

This is the time of year when lists of favorite things are shared widely. With that in mind, this month, I share some of our favorite healthcare-related “scripts” for managing common healthcare situations. If you need prior authorization or a formulary exception for medications in 2026… Many ...

12/26/2025

In this edition of The Foglight, Dr. Gerda Maissel, author, dives into the significant topic of granting permission for particular treatments, interventions, or medications as a final act of care for your loved ones. She offers guidance on how to contemplate and discuss these healthcare decisions, enabling you to confidently represent your loved one's wishes when they are unable to do so themselves.

The last gift you will likely give your loved one is consent to receive specific care, procedures, or medicines. We explore how to think and talk about these medical choices, so you are prepared to confidently speak for your loved one when they can’t speak for themselves. Read on, it’s not as sc...

12/23/2025

This newsletter from Taylormade Senior Advocacy and Consulting, LLC delves into fascinating details about antimicrobials. These are a comprehensive category of medications designed to combat an array of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. This group includes antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and antiparasitics. As we wrap up the year, our focus shifts to exploring the realm of antivirals.

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12/15/2025

There is nothing worse than losing a loved one. Here is an article covering some simple phrases to help navigate through life's hardest moment.

A scene from HBO’s The Pitt taught me the short ritual of “the four things that matter most” to help families at the end of a loved one’s life. This issue explores the four simple phrases that bring comfort, healing, and closure.

12/11/2025

Navigating barriers to get to the care that you need can sometimes be difficult. Dianne Savastano gives us a great article about overcoming some of the barriers put in place, keeping some people from recieving the care that they actually need.
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As a panelist at a recent presentation, I shared the example of a client with whom we are actively working. Maura, a 49-year-old woman, was beside herself trying to manage a very sick mom who had been hospitalized, while also managing a demanding work schedule and two teenage children.  When she ...

12/08/2025

Want to know a little more about CBD? "Dr. T's Tuesday Tips" is full of information on where to go, how to get it, and questions to ask.

CBD (short for cannabidiol) has become a wellness buzzword — showing up in everything from oils and gummies to lotions and teas. But before adding it to your routine, it’s smart to know how to talk with your healthcare provider about it — and how to prepare for that conversation.

12/01/2025

Take a peak at Dr. T's Tuesday Tips where we are learning about Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). Learn all about what they are, why they matter, and who they best benefit.

Checking your blood sugar shouldn’t be a guessing game. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) make it easier to stay informed — and in control — without all the finger sticks.

11/24/2025

If you have been thinking about Medicare Advantage, please take a look at these 5 myths to see if it is the best fit for you.

Think Medicare is free? Think again. Here’s what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s changing in Medicare Advantage this open enrollment season.

11/17/2025

Why Medicare Advantage Plans may not be to your advantage....

I am a Medicare SME — subject matter expert. At the risk of sounding like a braggart, I have over 20 years of professional health insurance experience. Educating people about Medicare is what I do.  When I turned 65 almost three years ago, I assumed my decision about the Medicare insurance produ...

11/10/2025

Caregivers. They are a large part of healthcare and wellbeing in the home. Here is a great article talking about the struggles and responsibilities caregivers have and the toll it takes on those who care for the ones who are sick. Please read all the way to the end for some great suggestions on how a caregiver can be supported in this strenuous role.

Caregivers and the toll they bear

11/03/2025

In this article, Dr. Brian Schack sets the story straight on the misinformation told to the public about the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and the for profit healthcare system.

The Foglight is a space for stories, lived experiences, and information about our healthcare system. This week, I’m thrilled to turn it over to my buddy, Dr. Brian Schack, who faithfully practices internal medicine and pediatrics in beautiful rural Kentucky and whose voice is not one often heard i...

10/27/2025

Who know an ankle injury would turn Dr. Maissel's trip to Scotland from a fun adventure into a study of the UK's Healthcare program.

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