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Featured Article The choice between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage? It’s easier than you think. Ask yourself these questions before you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.  full article Consider telehealth for accessibility and affordability. Reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Telethink Health

Life Insurance Options Seniors May Not Have Known For seniors, many of whom rely on   retirement savings  and   Social Security , it's important to make the right life insurance decisions. Despite conventional wisdom, life insurance for older adults can be   worthwhile  and relatively   inexpensive . For it to be both, seniors need to be familiar with the intricacies of this particular insurance type. If you're a senior in the market for life insurance or know someone who is then start by getting  a free price quote  so you know exactly what to expect." more Save on annual deductibles with telehealth from Telethink Health

Seniors: This year's big increase in Social Security benefits is falling short For the past two months, the biggest increase in Social Security benefits in four decades has been delivering much-needed breathing room for millions of Social Security recipients. Right? Many seniors disagree. more Best caregiver support 24/7 Telethink Health

Healthcare is Moving to the Home. Are Health Plans Ready? The home is re-emerging as the preferred place for patient care. Accelerated by the pandemic, a growing number of patients view the home as a more comfortable, safe, and convenient environment in which to receive post-acute and long-term care. more Telethink.net   The preferred home health provider by seniors.

All Generations Find Telehealth Beneficial, New  Health Data Shows " A whopping 76% of adults agree that telehealth is more convenient than other healthcare options. Additionally, 75% agree that it is more flexible for scheduling (meaning they can find a time that’s more convenient for them), 75% believe that it is easier to schedule appointments (meaning visits are easier to book from a tech perspective) and 77% said that it is quicker to provide care. The percentages varied slightly by generation, although a vast majority of each age group still said they agreed with these characteristics for telehealth."  more    Telethink   Our network was recognized in 2021 by J.D. Power as a top direct-to-consumer telehealth provider, it was also ranked on the Inc. 5000 list in 2020 and 2021.

Surgical procedures cost significantly more at hospitals in networks versus independent facilities, study finds Prices for surgical procedures  are significantly higher  at healthcare facilities within networks than at independent hospitals, according to research published Monday in JAMA Network Open. The median price for a shoulder arthroscopy was $4,432 at hospitals within a network, compared to $2,643 at independent hospitals, the study found. Procedures also had major variations in negotiated prices across facilities, the study found. At hospitals within a network, the median price for a knee cartilage removal procedure was $1,446 higher than at independent hospitals. And the median price for a prostatectomy at facilities in hospital networks was $966 more than at independent hospitals. more       Telethink for best virtual senior care.

How to cover dental care in retirement I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care? more Best telehealth care telethink.net