“A Tropical Affair” held on a large grassy area was a fundraiser benefiting the Firefighters Burn Institute, UC Health System and Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California.
Out of the blue, I get a call from the sales rep with a sob story of a fellow recruiter that was going to lose his position if he did not pick up a new agent to market their products.
Built in the late 1970’s, the building is a good example of post modern office space design. Unfortunately, the architects took the term “space” a little too literal.
As if to point a finger at the American consumer Aetna mentioned, “And at least a third of the American population is obese, a condition that drives up health spending.”
How do we know the insurance companies aren’t getting the same cash discount? If the hospital accepts $500 from the patient to satisfy the bill, has the plan member they really met their deductible?
All the necessary information is on the Medicare Advantage application (Social Security #, address, EFT) to steal a senior’s identity or start a scam. Is this how we protect our seniors, with easy access to their personal information?