Cycling — whether cruising down a breezy shoreline path or sweating bullets on a stationary bike — is an excellent activity for senior health. It’s low impact, improves balance and coordination, and is very good for the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. The endurance and strength you build can have a positive impact on your physical […]
Celebrate American Heart Month
HEALTHY NEWS YOU CAN USE CELEBRATE AMERICAN HEART MONTH Tips and Resources to Show Your Heart Some Love** Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and it’s largely preventable. So this month, focus on taking small heart-healthy steps for big positive impacts on your life — now and into your senior […]
Looking Ahead: Updates to 2024 Medicare Advantage Program and Part D Payment Policies
In an effort to ensure that Medicare Advantage and Part D drug programs remain strong, fair and viable, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has ruled on commonsense updates for next year. Some abbreviated highlights: Medicare Advantage Guidelines are clarified to ensure equal access to medically necessary care as with Traditional Medicare. When […]
More Medicare Screening News
In the April 2022 edition of The Compass, we shared news about expanded coverage for lung cancer screenings. In July 2022, however, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) did not support coverage of Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC), an alternative tool to screen for colorectal cancer. (If you’re interested, read about the decision here.) The […]
Medicare Education is the Key: New Report Reveals Major Gaps in Medicare Comprehension Among Seniors
Distressingly, a recent study by a national healthcare consultancy of over 1,100 individuals aged 64 and older determined that for older Americans there is “widespread confusion and overwhelming enrollment challenges”1 surrounding Medicare. Unfortunately, this means that many Medicare-eligible Americans are selecting plans that do not meet their current and evolving healthcare coverage needs. This research […]
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