Category Archives: Medicare

Healthcare, Medicare, STEALcare

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Lavinia

Have you noticed that the same tired arguments to reduce medicare and social security are trotted out time and again by so-called politicians and experts.  And then their purported “facts” are repeated by newspapers and TV as though they are … Please continue reading full post »

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And yet…

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Finn

This country is in an economic crisis. Local, state and federal budgets are being cut. Programs for the poor, the disadvantaged, the disabled, children, single parents and seniors are being drastically cut. Food Stamps, Meals on Wheels and children’s lunch … Please continue reading full post »

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January 24th Podcast — Services for Elders

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Finn

Nancy Euchner of AgeQuest spoke about the need for elder services and how AgeQuest meets those needs Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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The Idiocy of COLA

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Finn

Interesting news last week from the New York Times apparently the GOP has, as part of it’s budget negotiations, come up with a plan that will increase Medicare premiums while at the same time cutting services. This new plan requires … Please continue reading full post »

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Know Your Treatment Cost

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Lavinia

One of the difficulty patients and family or friends have in deciding on a treatment for cancer (or anything else) is knowing the cost.  The physician is often no help at all.  The medical office staff also doesn’t know.  There … Please continue reading full post »

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October 25th Podcast–Medicare, Soc. Sec Election Special

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Finn

Round table discussion of Medicare, The ACA and Soc.Sec. With Jackie Cilley, Ned Helms and, co-hosting, Joanne Dowdell Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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OK, Women Step UP!

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Lavinia

Yes, step up and out of those binders where you and I have been hiding unnoticed, apparently! This year is extra important that women get out and vote.  Please vote – but on the way to the poll find another … Please continue reading full post »

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