Today we hear a lot of talk in the news on the need for transparency in healthcare. Hospitals, physicians, and other providers are being required to post hat their prices for the services they provide. The US healthcare system is the only provider of services where...
Over the past few weeks, I have been helping a few friends navigate the healthcare system as they have had challenges that left them confused, frustrated and worried. As I look back on each situation, I realize the missing link in each situation was effective...
There are a few events that people live through and remember where they were and what they were doing years after an event. September 11th is one of those events. It seems unbelievable that on September 11, 2019, we will mark 18 years since that terrible day when the...
Vacations are special times as we get to break away from our usual routine and take time to relax, enjoy family, friends, and if we are lucky, visit some unique places. That is what I did over the past two weeks on my Summer Break. In my last post, I asked readers...
I am taking a short break from social media for the next two weeks! See you in September. I always like this summer oldie. Do you remember it? check it out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu-7DXBiVsA. What is your favorite Summer Song! Share in the comment...
A mentor once told me if you have a complaint share it but come to the table with a recommendation on how you would solve the problem. If you go to a restaurant and don’t have a good experience, most people ask to talk to a manger to share their frustration and...
Recently, I spoke at an Amputee Support Group meeting, where I shared tips on How to Be Your Own Best Advocate. I have given this talk several times, and each time the audience expresses surprise that they have such an essential role in their health and healthcare....
August 1st marks the start of the August recess for the House of Representatives and the U.S.Senate. It is YOUR chance to visit YOUR Member of Congress when they are in their home offices. Many will do town hall meetings and other events to take YOUR temperature and...
Volunteerism is a way we can all give back to our communities. Last week, a group I belong to, Quota International of Plantation FL, participated in two service projects in our community. Doing hands-on projects is a goal of our organization sets as it allows us to...
With temperatures in the triple digits across most of the country, staying cool and hydrated is a priority. So to help you stay relaxed during this heatwave, I wanted to share my 2019 Summer Reading List in this weeks post so you can choose a book and just relax. The...
On Sunday, the priest who said the mass I attended reminded us to be kind. He quoted the song; “We are the World” that was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and sung by 37 artists in 1985 to raise money for the famine in Africa. Take a minute to...
Believe it or not, we are halfway through 2019. I thought I would use this post to take time to see where we are in achieving the goals we set on January 1st. Have you worked to meet your goals? Have you abandoned them? Do you think about them, but don’t take...
My Summer Reading List is an annual post that I put together through the contributions of family, friends, and colleagues. I started doing my Summer Reading List in 2016 and have continued it to the present as so many people look forward to it. Feel free to click on...
As we enter the summer months, many of you will be taking a vacation or at least time off from work. In this week’s post, I wanted to share the book and Special Reports I wrote over the past year. If you are looking for something to read, feel free to download these...
Last week I attended the 29th Annual Case Management Society of America Conference. This is an event that I look forward to each year since I entered the practice of case management in 1988. CMSA is the professional organization for those working in the area of case...
As my post from last week said, I took some time off to recharge and rejuvenate. Well, I am back this week, rested and recharged! My husband and I took a Viking River Cruise to Paris and Normandy! We had a wonderful time, met some interesting people from around the...
I took some time off to disconnect and recharge. While I am away, I wanted to ask you to help me to put together my 2019 Summer Reading List. If you have a suggestion, email me at allewellyn48@gmail.com a book or two that you read this year that you loved, moved you...
Everyone needs to be their own Best Advocate when they enter the healthcare system. Why? Let me provide a few reasons: Medical Errors are the 3 rd Leading Cause of Death in the United States Medical Care is Expensive YOU are paying more and more of the cost of...
