May 20, 2022
Patient Access and the Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in the Health Care System
For many Americans who are managing a chronic condition, the journey to pick up prescriptions is filled with a myriad…
Read MoreMarch 6, 2020
It’s important now more than ever to understand Medicare technology
William C. Lane, PhD February 23rd, 2020 Rome Sentinel In July, 1965 under the leadership of President Lyndon Johnson,…
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If you’ll still be working at age 65, here’s how to handle Medicare
Sarah O’Brien Thursday, February 20th, 2020 CNBC If you’re counting on working past your 65th birthday, be sure to consider…
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7 Essential Medicare Rules You Need to Know
Maurie Backman Feb 17, 2020 The Motley Fool Millions of seniors get health coverage through Medicare, and the more you…
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Does Medicare Pay For Long-Term Care? Don’t Make A Big Mistake!
Diane Omdahl Contributor Forbes January 14, 2020 Rusty had paid for a long-term care policy for many years. Then, one…
Read MoreDecember 4, 2019
How Social Security and Medicare Work Together
By: Rachel Hartman U.S. News Dec. 4, 2019, at 11:01 a.m SOCIAL SECURITY AND Medicare are social safety programs that Americans…
Read MoreNovember 21, 2019
There’s still time to make changes to your Medicare plan. Here’s why that matters
Sarah O’Brien @SARAHTGOBRIEN PUBLISHED THU, NOV 21 2019, 9:21 AM EST CNBC KEY POINTS Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7…
Read MoreOctober 14, 2019
Patients, Doctors and Advocates Applaud Governor Newsom’s Signature on SB 600
(Sacramento, CA) – The health plan practice of routinely denying fertility preservation for individuals undergoing medical treatments such as chemotherapy will…
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California congressional delegation needs to protect patients against surprise medical bills
CalMatters By Liz Helms The rising cost of health care places undue stress and financial burdens on patients already struggling…
Read MoreAugust 13, 2019
Cancer patients are being denied drugs, even with doctor prescriptions and good insurance
By: Carmen George The Fresno Bee August 2, 2019 Norma Smith was diagnosed with stage-three cancer in December. There are…
Read MoreMay 30, 2019
My Patient Rights Expands to Help Consumers throughout the Nation Advocate for the Health Care they Need
(SACRAMENTO) – Today, the Chronic Care Policy Alliance, an extension of the California Chronic Care Coalition, announced the national roll out of My…
Read MoreMay 30, 2019
My Patient Rights Expands to Help More Patients in Need
Since 2017, My Patient Rights has helped consumers in 17 states navigate a complex health care system. We’re proud…
Read MoreMay 29, 2019
Opinion: Has your insurer denied a medical claim? Stand up for your rights
By Liz Helms STAT News Imagine that you need surgery to correct a serious condition. You have health insurance, so…
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