Coming Soon: Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
Posted September 1st, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. This law enacted changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. One part of this was the ability of Medicare to negotiate the prices of some medications. It is estimated that drug negotiation will save Medicare over 98 billion dollars in its […]
Caregivers Empower the Next Generation of Cancer Care
Posted August 3rd, 2023
Guest Post
The role of the caregiver is multi-faceted as they provide family members, friends and partners with the physical care and emotional support needed during treatments and beyond. This role is critical as they are often the patient’s lifeline, and they act as an advocate for the patient with the medical staff providing the treatments. Yet, […]
Feeding the Gut
Posted July 14th, 2023
OncoLink Team
In my own family, whenever someone is asked, “How are you doing?”, the conversation ends up about our health. And with health, the first questions brought up are about any stomach pains or bloating or even how frequently they use the bathroom. It seems silly, but when I started thinking more about why, I came […]
Learning to Advocate for Yourself – An Important Skill!
Posted June 15th, 2023
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
When given a cancer diagnosis, you quickly enter a world with a whole new vocabulary, many appointments, and new healthcare providers. Advocating for yourself means being able to ask for help and letting others know what you need. This is an important skill during cancer treatment! It is hard to ask for what you need […]
