Medicare Star Ratings help individuals with Medicare compare health plans and providers, based on both quality and performance. Developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Star Ratings help educate consumers on quality, make it easier for Medicare beneficiaries to compare Medicare Advantage plans, and make quality data more transparent. The goal… Continue reading What are Medicare Star Ratings? CAHPS, HOS Measures, and More

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I’ve got homework on the brain lately, as my son Charlie just started middle school and it is all about the homework. They’ve got agendas and to-dos and morning check-ins and because Charlie is mostly nonverbal, these have become my to-dos and check-ins. I don’t mind. It gives me a better feel for his team… Continue reading Need a New Communication Exercise? Try a Bucket List

Exploring the great outdoors is a form of medicine that should be accessible to everyone. The U.S. National Park Service recognizes this and has taken steps to make sure that individuals with disabilities can enjoy the beauty of America’s national parks. Free access to national parks for disabled individuals is called the “America the Beautiful… Continue reading Free Access to National Parks for Disabled Individuals

The Exhaustion of Being “Othered”‘ A friend of mine was recently on an airplane with her daughter. This was an international flight, a long one, and they had just settled into their seats. My friend looked over to find a girl filming her daughter who has limb differences. My friend spoke up, asked the girl’s… Continue reading Languishing in the Disability Community

When Aaron Baker landed on his neck at 19 years of age, his doctors diagnosed him as a C4-5-6 complete quadriplegic and gave him the prognosis of having only a one-in-a-million chance of ever feeding himself again. He refused to accept this prognosis and fought to regain sensation. Today, his achievements include pedaling a bicycle… Continue reading Painted Toes: Reconnecting To Your Body After Spinal Cord Injury