Rehab Is Evolving—Are Your Clients Ready?
**October is Physical Therapy Month—**and there’s more at stake than you think.
From cutting-edge rehab tech at Hoag Hospital to major changes in California law (like AB 574), physical therapy is entering a new era—and so is how it’s covered.
In our latest spotlight, Hoag physical therapist Kyle Calhoun shares insider insights on collaborative care models, tech-enhanced recovery, and what brokers must know to guide clients through the rehab maze.
Whether you’re advising on post-discharge plans or navigating evolving coverage rules, these insights will sharpen your edge.
👉 [Click to read the full article] to discover how you can better support recovery, reduce surprises, and deliver smarter coverage strategies.
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Cancer centers lean into nurse scientists
Some of the largest cancer centers in the nation are leaning on nurse scientists to improve patient outcomes.
There are two types of nurse scientists: those who are clinically focused and support front-line staff through quality improvement and unit-based projects, and those who are research focused and lead multi-year studies that can change practice guidelines, elevate national standards and influence policy.
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Providence’s Disney Family Cancer Center goes pink for breast cancer awareness month
More than 200 people gathered in front of Providence’s Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center on Sept. 30 to participate in the annual countdown to breast cancer awareness month and watch the center glow up in pink lights. The cancer center will be illuminated in pink throughout October to raise awareness about breast cancer and emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment.
According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer among women. Early diagnosis is crucial for improving treatment outcomes.
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MEDICARE
A look at insurers’ Medicare Advantage plans for 2026
As October officially gets underway, health insurers are gearing up for the start of Medicare’s annual enrollment period.
The AEP is set to kick off Oct. 15 and run through Dec. 7. During this window, Medicare eligible individuals choose between enrolling in the traditional program or selecting one of the plan offerings available from private insurers across the country.
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Major insurer to discontinue Medicare health plan in Stanislaus County. What to know
UnitedHealthcare will discontinue its Medicare managed-care plans in Stanislaus County, effective Jan. 1. A few thousand Medicare recipients covered by UnitedHealthcare will need to sign up with another insurer to continue Medicare Advantage benefits. More than 3.5 million people in California are in Medicare Advantage plans, which are government-subsidized insurance plans that cap the out-of-pocket costs of the Medicare program. Medicare Advantage plans usually expect beneficiaries to use a network of physicians and hospitals and include prescription drug coverage, dental, hearing and vision care.
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Stable premiums, plan exits: A look at the current state of Medicare Part D
The current state of the Medicare Part D market is a mixed bag, with premiums declining but many payers scaling back options, according to a new analysis from KFF.
The report noted that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services put an emphasis on “stability” in Part D when it announced premium estimates in late September, but KFF found that the total number of stand-alone Part D plans available will decrease in 2026, marking the third straight year of shrinking plan options.
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ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
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GROUP INSURANCE-PART 3 OF 3
CalCPA Health Eligibility And Prospecting
In the final segment of our comprehensive series on CalCPA Health, CEO Ron Lang addresses a crucial topic for brokers and prospective member firms: eligibility requirements, particularly as they relate to industry classification and the use of Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes. This article unpacks how CalCPA Health determines which businesses qualify, the flexibility of their guidelines, and what this means for financial services firms and brokers seeking to leverage CalCPA Health’s offerings.
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