Health Blog

Recently, two of our long-time clients whom we Care Managed passed away.  One was very well planned upon her death, the other not so.  Yes, they both had their wills and other legacy papers but, the contents of their estates were not as well planned. There are few...

I’ve long advocated that consumers be allowed to purchase “catastrophic” policies on the open market and plug and play other models as it fits their health needs.  Concierge, tele-medicine and self-pay models are a couple of options. On average, a family of 4 will pay...

Access to a Health Advocate can help employees regain the balance they need to live a healthy life and be more effective on the job. It puts professional support in the hands of employees quickly, conveniently and with minimal cost to them. The goal is to help them...

As we enter open enrollment, high deductible/co-insurance plans are here to stay and we all know it. Think about this: The average cost of an individual plan is $393 per month with annual deductible of $4,328. For a family, it’s $1,021 per month and $8,352 deductible....

As I march to SIX O this month and, while I have always taken my health seriously, this birthday (and my goal of being a master athlete) has caused me to consider going beyond my annual screening and blood tests. This year, going back will move me forward. Most of the...

As 70 million baby boomers (me included) start the aging process and begin to utilize healthcare services on a more consistent basis, attention always turns to how to pay for care as we age. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 70% of...