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Steven T Sheard replied to the topic Looking for an advocate with psychiatric expertise in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
I am all the way on the other side of the country from CA. While I cannot be of direct help, I am a retired Mental Health professional. I have also have had to manage family members with geriatric psychiatric issues.
Geriatric psychiatry is a very highly specialized area of practice. Elders do not respond in the same way to medications as…[Read more]
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Schandelle Acosta, BCPA started the topic Looking for an advocate with psychiatric expertise in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
Hi All,
The Consumer is reaching out on behalf of her sister, the Client, who is in a nursing facility recovering from hospitalization due to a foot injury. While there, she has been prescribed psychiatric medications for mental illness (bipolar and potentially other illness relating to paranoia) that had never been treated before. The medication…[Read more]
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Michele Mosier replied to the topic First Edition – Smart Practice! Newsletter is out! in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
I signed up! Thanks Trisha!
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Michael Yudelevich and
AnnMarie McIlwain are now friends 2 years, 1 month ago
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AnnMarie McIlwain replied to the topic Advocate needed in New Jersey in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
Michael, I am located in Summit NJ–about 35 minutes from Hackensack hospital.
Grateful to you for the introduction.
AnnMarie McIlwain
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Michael Yudelevich started the topic Advocate needed in New Jersey in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
A current client is looking for local support near the Hackensack Hospital area in New Jersey. They will be trying to have surgery soon and would like someone local to support them with communication and other general support. I would be happy to pass along contact information to this client for anyone who is interested.
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Maria Vigodsky started the topic Safely emailing and storing files in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
Hello,
I’m getting clients! Yay! But that has made me realize I need a secure email (I do have a secure fax) for clients that I don’t get through a healthcare platform. I’ve since signed up for hippomail but the first person (elderly) I used it with said they couldn’t figure out how to open the secure email. And now, I’m receiving medical…[Read more]
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Carol Osofsky replied to the topic Perspectives on Medication for Dementia Patients in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
Hello Linda,
I am a pediatric health advocate who finds herself functioning as my 96 year old father’s health advocate. He has Alzheimer’s with agitation. He has been on anti-anxiety meds since he was admitted to hospice early this year (he has since been discharged). We have recently switched him to a bit stronger med. Why did we do this? My…[Read more] -
Trisha Torrey replied to the topic California Advocates and SB770 Single Payer Legislation in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
To Gabrielle’s point: Wait till the lobbyists get ahold of it. If it ever even goes to a vote, it won’t look anything like it looks right now.
During all the (ahem) discussion of federal “healthcare reform” in 2009-2011, lobbyists for insurers, health systems, and other profiteers averaged $1.4 million PER DAY in spending – and that was 2010…[Read more]
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Melanie Campa,BCPA replied to the topic Metrodora Institute in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
Hmmm. I’ve not heard of this facility, but am anxious to get your thoughts about its function as you hopefully proceed with your client.
Between Amazon Clinics popping up everywhere, and this Instacart founder funded venture, I’m curious for any experiences people have had with either.
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gaylebyck started the topic Metrodora Institute in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
Hi –
I have a new client who is trying to get her health plan to approve an OON exception for her to go to Metrodora Institute (https://www.metrodora.co) in Salt Lake City. They are a new facility (opened in March or April): “Metrodora Institute is a national medical and research center focused on advancing care and accelerating cures for…[Read more]
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LBeck805 started the topic Perspectives on Medication for Dementia Patients in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 1 month ago
This article ran in today’s Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/07/30/dementia-alzheimers-emergency-room-visits/
No surprises in the article itself, but I found the comments enlightening. Many people posted to say that they supported the use of anti-psychotic drugs for loved ones with dementia; they considered the value…[Read more] -
gkriegs77gmail.com replied to the topic California Advocates and SB770 Single Payer Legislation in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 2 months ago
This is a single payer system that the governor wants to Create by Jan 1, 2028. He’s getting money from the federal government to make this happen. Remember, this is only a bill, that must be approved and acted upon. There will be no risk taking by doctors and Medi-cal, Medicare, employer-funded insurance, and private insurance would be…[Read more]
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gkriegs77gmail.com replied to the topic California Advocates and SB770 Single Payer Legislation in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 2 months ago
Thank you, I’ll read it too!
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Katy Orlando replied to the topic California Advocates and SB770 Single Payer Legislation in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for sharing. I’m gonna have to read up on this one
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Melanie Campa,BCPA started the topic California Advocates and SB770 Single Payer Legislation in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 2 months ago
I can’t say I’m surprised that this bill has been presented. I haven’t read it in its entirety, but plan to do this weekend.
The one thing that resonated most of all, and is one of the primary reasons we find ourselves here is in section e:
“ The report by the commission calls for the elimination of corporate profit-making as the basis o…[Read more] -
Trisha Torrey started the topic First Edition – Smart Practice! Newsletter is out! in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 2 months ago
This is Trisha Torrey’s new newsletter – which you’re invited to subscribe to – free!
Tips, ideas, concepts, discounts, and other actionable items; Smart Practice! can help you start and grow – and find the joy – in your private advocacy or care management practice.
Find a sample of the first issue here.
And subscribe here: https://trishatorrey…[Read more]
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sandyt333 replied to the topic Happy to Announce: Trisha is BACK and – well – UNretired? in the forum General Conversation 2 years, 2 months ago
Welcome Back!! Amen AnnMarie! SO thankful to hear of your return and well, you tried! Looking forward to your newsletters and of your re-entry progress.
All my best,
Sandy Thigpen
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