02 Aug Buyer Beware: New Rule for Short-Term Health Insurance Plans

Posted at 19:38h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

A new federal rule released yesterday will make it harder for advocates and health care professionals who work every day to help people with pre-existing conditions (e.g., cancer, high blood pressure, allergies, high cholesterol, etc.), access quality care and adequate health insurance coverage. The U.S. Departments...

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31 Jul Can You Really Shop for Your Health Care? New Self-Service Cost Estimator Tools Introduced

Posted at 08:00h in Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Have you ever wanted to know the price of your medical care before you went to the hospital? El Camino Hospital, located in California's Silicon Valley, is providing a game-changing online tool for patients seeking those answers. The hospital launched this tool in an effort to...

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24 Jul New Bill Introduced: Social Security Administration Act

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

The biggest challenge for those who are trying to access Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, to  help replace their wages because of their inability to work based on their medical condition, is that there is a huge backlog of applications and appeals. A recent...

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19 Jul How Will the Latest Happenings in Capitals and Federal Courts Impact Cancer Survivors?

Posted at 22:50h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

It has been a busy summer in the capitols and courts across the country. Here are some highlights of topics that may have a significant impact on the cancer community.  National News: On July 10th, the President issues an Executive Order that now allows Administrative Law...

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17 Jul How Patients Can Advocate for Evidenced-Based Research

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

Written by Peg Ford Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego As an 11+ year ovarian cancer survivor, my personal research into this deadly disease increased my awareness of the necessity to get involved and the urge to encourage others to engage in advocacy. Only through research could...

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10 Jul First Time Voters: What You Need to Know to Get Involved

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

At Triage Cancer, we provide many resources to help you become an empowered and informed advocate for the cancer community. Today, we’re giving first-time voters information and tips on participating in upcoming elections, so you can make an impact! While Primary Elections might be over...

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03 Jul How to Approach Exercise After a Cancer Diagnosis

Posted at 08:00h in Exercise & Nutrition by Triage Cancer

By Cathy Skinner, MA In response to emerging research, more healthcare organizations are recommending exercise for cancer patients. Individuals respond uniquely to their cancer, to the treatments, and to exercise. As a result, individuals diagnosed with cancer need a program that can be customized and constructed...

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26 Jun Looking For Lower Medicare Drug Costs? Ask Your Pharmacist For The Cash Price

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Today we're bringing you the latest blog by Susan Jaffe at Kaiser Health News on the government's efforts to promote price transparency and what you need to know next time you go to the pharmacy.  As part of President Donald Trump’s blueprint to bring down prescription...

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22 Jun News You Need: New Laws, Lawsuits, Recommendations, & Regulations

Posted at 19:32h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues by Triage Cancer

A lot has happened over the last three weeks at both the national and state levels.  These are just a few highlights of topics that may have a significant impact on the cancer community.  National News: Recommendation: The American Cancer Society has announced a revised...

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19 Jun Advocacy for the Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

The bipartisan Cancer Care Planning and Communications (CCPC) Act was recently introduced and we believe this could be revolutionary for cancer patients to receive the care they deserve. The Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act would ensure that cancer patients receive a written plan beyond diagnosis;...

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