Posts by Jennifer Kean
What the 2025 Big Beautiful Bill Means for Medicaid Patients
In July 2025, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, often called the “Big Beautiful Bill.” It included large Medicaid cuts, the health program that low-income people, children, older adults, and people with disabilities depend on. If you are on Medicaid, or if you help a loved one who has it, the changes could…
Read MoreHealthcare Costs Are Soaring. Is Your State Among the Hardest Hit?
Healthcare costs have been climbing steadily across the United States, but just how steep the increases are depends heavily on where you live. According to recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average American saw personal healthcare expenses rise by 20.9 percent over the last five years. In some states, however, the increase…
Read MoreCaregiving Resource Guide for Employers
At some point in their lives, 80% of our workforce will be a caregiver to a loved one. This caregiving resource guide provides information on national caregiving resources as well as information about common resources available locally. We hope this will be helpful to employers and their Human Resources team in thinking about how they…
Read MoreShould You Be Worried About AI in Health Insurance Claim Reviews?
Should You Be Worried About AI in Health Insurance Claim Reviews? Insurance claim reviews are increasingly being done by Artificial Intelligence. While AI can speed up decisions and lower costs, the many people are worried about how it’s being used and whether it’s getting the right results. Insurance Claim Denials Increasing Insurance claim denials…
Read MoreFrom $7,000 to $770: How One Patient Advocate Fought Back Against a Surprise Medical Bill
What seemed like a simple medical procedure quickly turned into a financial nightmare for Tim Winard. A routine colonoscopy—one he thought his insurance would cover—had left him on the hook for a medical bill of more than $7,000. He thought he had done everything by the book: called his insurance beforehand, followed their instructions, and…
Read MoreHealthcare Costs: Where does your state rank?
Healthcare costs vary widely across the U.S., with some states spending nearly twice as much per person as others. A recent analysis by Steno Health, using data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), ranked the states with the highest and lowest healthcare spending. But high spending doesn’t always mean…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Elder Care Facility for Your Loved Ones: 5 Expert Tips
Finding the best elder care facility for your loved ones can be a challenging task. Whether you’re exploring in-home senior care, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities, it’s important to understand your options. In this guide, we’ll share 5 essential tips to help you navigate the process of selecting the best elder care facility, ensuring…
Read MoreMedical Billing Errors Are Common—Don’t Pay That Medical Bill Just Yet!
You check your mail and there it is—a medical bill you weren’t expecting or that seems way too high. Are you a victim of medical billing errors? Maybe you thought your insurance covered everything, or perhaps you knew you had to pay something, but this amount seems way too high. Before you panic and start…
Read More5 Expert Tips for Managing Your Elderly Parent’s Healthcare
Your parents raised you. They changed your diapers, loved you, and supported you when you tried everything from soccer to dance. As an adult child, you want to take care of your elderly parent and make sure they have the best life possible. Securing quality healthcare for your elderly parent can be one of the…
Read MoreGet to know our advocates: Spotlight on Stephen Young, MD
After 35 years as a physician practicing in ICUs, hospitals, and other settings, Stephen Young hung up his white coat to become a patient advocate.
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