Planning an upcoming trip? You might want to double-check your travel insurance coverage before you hit the road. Recently in a story by the LA Times, Kathy Mutchler described her experience with the travel insurance company the Good Sam Club. Kathy pays $89.99 annually for the...
2021 has brought a new presidential administration, a new Congress, and new state elected officials. So, we are likely to see many new proposed laws and regulations that may impact the cancer community. Triage Cancer remains committed to bringing you the news that might impact...
Thank you, hands. Thank you, hands of nurses Who set my IV, wiped my tears, gave me a pill Thank you hands at the ends of my arms for pulling up the covers, caressing aching skin grasping at hope Thank you to the reassurance of hands I trembled as my fingers caressed...
by Jennifer Lessinger, Patient Empowerment Network A New Patient Empowerment Course from PEN Empowered patients who are well-informed and take an active role in their care tend to have better health outcomes. With telehealth, patient portals, and research and treatment information all online, access to the internet...
As many people are beginning their open enrollment season for benefits at their jobs, they may have questions about all of their various options. Two options that may be helpful for people to consider enrolling in are a Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings...
If you have health insurance coverage through Medicare, and you are planning to move or have already moved, then you might need to make changes to your Medicare coverage. Medicare is the federal health insurance program in the United States that provides coverage to individuals...
Like many people, I thought fighting cancer was a physical battle and that recovering from surgery was the victory. Looking back now, seven years later, I see that the battle had two fronts: the physical and the emotional. I neglected the latter. For those who have...
You may have questions about clinical trials, including how to find them and how to pay for them. We have resources to help give you answers! What is a clinical trial? A cancer clinical trial is a research study that looks for new ways to prevent, find...
What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a federal program that provides health coverage for certain low-income individuals, including individuals with disabilities and seniors. While a federal program, Medicaid is managed by the states and states contribute to the cost of providing Medicaid. Each state’s Medicaid program has different...
As communities across the country are being hit hard by fires and storms this week, our thoughts are with those who facing these challenges right now. We want to remind people of the importance of planning ahead for natural disasters and resources to help. Individuals diagnosed with...