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.... by Karen Curtiss | Oct 11, 2026 | Care Partner, Conversations, Medical
Is a loved one always your best healthcare proxy? Jack and Lily were excited about retirement plans to travel the world! But a devastating ALS diagnosis changed everything. New plans included drawing up Jack’s living will with his wishes and directions for medical... by Karen Curtiss | Feb 21, 2023 | Checklists, Conversations, Medical, Patient Safety, Telehealth
Your doctor’s advice may blur from memory, but there’s a good way to keep it in focus! When we’re under the weather – or have any health concerns – our minds and memories simply don’t operate at 100%. Fortunately, smartphones can help us “fill in... by Karen Curtiss | Feb 9, 2023 | Care Partner, Conversations, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Is a loved one your best voice when you’ve lost yours? Maybe, maybe not. It’s worth some thought. Jack and Lily were excited about retirement plans to travel the world! But a devastating ALS diagnosis changed everything. New plans included drawing up Jack’s living... by Karen Curtiss | Jan 24, 2023 | Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Thanks to Leah Binder, get the answer here! And, thanks to Leah and the Leapfrog Group, we have many more “A” hospitals in the US than we did ten years ago. Since then, they’ve collected data to grade hospitals on their quality of patient care –... by Karen Curtiss | Jan 17, 2023 | Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Worried your loved one is “going downhill” in the hospital and no one is responding to your concerns? You know your loved one best. If you ever spot changes in their condition that signal trouble to you – but the medical staff can’t or won’t respond, you...