SB 988: No Patient Left Alone Act The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and has brought about numerous questions about local, state and federal policies. Over the last 2 ½ years, we’ve been barraged with multiple news stories trying to clarify what government agencies and health groups recommend to ensure the health […]
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SB 988: No Patient Left Alone Act On April 6, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 988 No Patient Left Alone Act (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/988) after massive bipartisan support. The bill is in response to the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) actions in reinstating federal visitation protections in 2020, but continuing to waive visitation […]
Saving money on medication is something that everyone wants to know how to do. The cost of prescription drugs has been rising for years, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop anytime soon. We’re going to discuss some unique ways to save money on your medications. Some of these methods may be familiar to […]
Good nutrition, proper rest and medical care are all recognized as important elements of senior health. Social media and marketing professionals do an outstanding job of targeting seniors with information (and misinformation) about food, drugs, Medicare plans, and sleep aids. There is another essential element for maintaining good senior health that is not heavily advertised. […]
In nearly two years since the first cases appeared in the U.S., we have learned a lot about the effects Covid-19 may have on our bodies. Symptoms of the virus may appear 2-14 days after exposure. The most common of these symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headache, new […]