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Hospital Medicare Advantage Plan Status Updates 2027

by Karen Curtiss | Oct 13, 2026 | Health Care Costs, Medical, Medical Conditions

Please note: Things may change. Verify directly before making an enrollment decision. Medicare Advantage Network Changes Already in Effect: Health System State/Region Medicare Advantage Change, as of 10/6/26 Allina Health MN Out of network with Humana MA since 2025....

Hospitals Saying “No” to Medicare Advantage in 2027

by Karen Curtiss | Oct 6, 2026 | Care Partner, Health Care Costs

What patients and caregivers need to know this Medicare Open Enrollment Season The annual Open Enrollment season starts October 15 and runs through December 7th. This is the time of year when people aged 65+ can change their Medicare insurance coverage, including...

How to Manage Your Medical Tests Costs

by Karen Curtiss | Aug 30, 2022 | Health Care Costs, Medical

There are all kinds of tests in life, but today we’re talking medical tests and how to avoid surprise costs. Information is one thing. Affordability is another. You deserve the best of  both! Medical tests can reveal critical information you and your doctor may need...

Consumerism is Finally Trending in Health Care

by Karen Curtiss | Aug 2, 2022 | Health Care Costs, Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety

Thank you, Ralph Nader, for making us savvy consumers!  He taught us to “shop around” for the things we buy and how to make decisions on value. Since “consumerism” caught on, we know what quality means and how products stack up.  From ovens to...

Shock and Awe: Your Hospital Bill!

by Karen Curtiss | Jul 23, 2020 | Health Care Costs

Most hospital costs are out of our control, but where you do have control is making sure your prescriptions and medical providers are covered by your insurance policy.

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