14 Oct Does Asking About Vaccination Status Break the Law?

Posted at 09:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, COVID-19, Employment, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Does asking about your COVID-19 vaccination status break the law? Specifically, does it violate HIPAA or FERPA? The answer may surprise you: probably not! Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccination and the Law You can’t escape the COVID-19 news these days – Delta variants, mask mandates, vaccine mandates....

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07 Oct The Importance of Taking Notes at Medical Appointments

Posted at 09:00h in Advocacy, Caregiving, Medical Care, Partners, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

You listen carefully as your doctors discuss diagnoses, tests, procedures, and medications. But when you don’t take notes, it’s hard to remember what you hear. In fact, research shows that most patients struggle to correctly remember what doctors say during appointments. The importance of taking...

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21 Sep Moving and Medicaid: New State, New Rules

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

If you are moving to a new state and have Medicaid, you should plan ahead to avoid being left without health insurance coverage. In this blog, we’ll cover where to start, income eligibility, timing your move, and some examples of how this all works.  Medicaid is...

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24 Aug Help with Prescription Drug Costs: PAN Foundation Supports Cancer Patients

Posted at 08:00h in Finances, Medical Care by Claire Agosti

Table of Contents Introduction Apply for Assistance Get Funding Alerts Sign up for FundFinder About Triage Cancer By Amy Niles, Executive Vice President of the PAN Foundation Steve Woolf lives in Arizona with his wife and their dog, a corgi-lab. At 70 years old, he works part-time...

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17 Aug News You Need: Free Health Insurance, New Medicare Benefit, Biomarker Testing Coverage, & State Updates

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Disability Insurance, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Table of Contents National News State News (Missouri, California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Texas) About Triage Cancer Here is the latest news about laws and programs at both the national and state levels that may be relevant to you. National News Deadline to sign up for free...

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13 Jul Getting Help Paying for Care

Posted at 08:00h in COVID-19, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Claire Agosti

Do you or someone you know have trouble paying for your medical expenses? Read on to learn about one of our partner organizations, HealthWell Foundation . . . The HealthWell Foundation is a nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, that has served as a safety...

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29 Jun Finding GRACE in a cancer diagnosis

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Caregiving, Medical Care, Partners by Claire Agosti

From our partner, the Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE), which provides expert mediated information on current and emerging cancer management options in order to empower patients, caregivers and health professionals to become direct partners in cancer care. . .  There are already many websites...

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22 Jun What is “Telehealth” & Does Your Insurance Cover it?

Posted at 08:00h in COVID-19, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Claire Agosti

What is “Telehealth?” As the pandemic forced everyone to adapt to social distancing restrictions, more and more Americans are taking advantage of new access to “telehealth” services. Telehealth refers to health care services ranging from check-ups to behavioral therapy delivered remotely, usually online or by phone....

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01 Jun Seeking support for cancer-related distress: A Patient Perspective 

Posted at 08:00h in Medical Care, Practical Tips, Psychosocial Care by Claire Agosti

This blog is brought to you by our partners at Blue Note Therapeutics, a prescription digital therapeutics company singularly dedicated to helping patients live better. Read below to learn about a patient’s perspective on seeking support for cancer-related distress.  It’s not always talked about, but psychological...

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20 Apr Reclaiming Intimacy & Sexual Wellness

Posted at 08:00h in Caregiving, Medical Care, Practical Tips, Psychosocial Care by Claire Agosti

In today's guess post, learn about a underdiscussed challenge that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis and treatment, sexual health. Please note that Triage Cancer is not endorsing any products or services included below. This blog is being presented for educational purposes only and should not...

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