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Senior Safety First: Tips for Independent Living

Keeping An Active Social Life May Help Seniors Live Longer

As we age, the desire for independence remains strong, and many seniors choose to live on their terms, embracing the freedom that comes with independent living. However, with this newfound autonomy, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize senior safety. In 2020, 14.7 million older individuals lived alone in their community (5 million men and 9.7 …

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Protecting Against Medical Identity Theft

Protecting Against Medical Identity Theft

Since the implementation of National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), billing processes have been simplified and streamlined. The unique ten-digit identifier codes assigned to physicians and other healthcare providers by the US Department of Health and Human Services have now become a part of the majority of electronic …

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