The Health Column

Meeting Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care members where they are

When Shannon Timilty talks about care management, she doesn’t start with systems or checklists. She...

Know your benefits: A guide to understanding health insurance coverage

Between deductibles, copays, provider networks, and prescription coverage, health plans can feel...

Is alcohol increasing your risk of dementia and other health conditions?

A conversation with Elizabeth K. Farkouh, MD, MS, Resident Physician at Brigham & Women's Hospital.

Independence through support: A more inclusive approach to health care

Every year on July 26, Disability Independence Day marks the signing of the Americans with...

What is prescription drug coverage? What’s covered and what’s not?

Prescription drug coverage helps reduce the cost of medications prescribed by healthcare providers....

What is a healthcare proxy?

Life can be unpredictable. While many of us plan for milestones like buying a home, building a...