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Medicare Nation

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How much would you pay out-of-pocket for a five day hospital stay on Medicare? The majority of people have no idea! The problem with Medicare is there is too much information. An overwhelming amount of information and not enough resources. Medicare Nation solves that problem by educating you about all the things you want to know about Medicare, but are afraid to ask. This podcast will educate you about the components of Medicare, the different categories of Medicare Plans and Medicare benefits. On other episodes I’ll interview expert guests in the health and wellness field, about diseases, Medicare issues and current changes to the Medicare program. Medicare Nation is dedicated to answering all your questions about Medicare. Expert information and insights regarding Medicare and you! Further information can be found on www.callsamm.com Give us feedback on Facebook! www.facebook.com/MedicareNation

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CMS Hands Out Civil Money Penalties To 3 More Medicare Plans

Published: June 12, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 29 seconds

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CMS SLAPS Humana With Hefty Civil Money Penalty

Published: May 29, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 47 seconds

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CMS Imposes BIG Sanctions on Delaware Life Ins. Company

Published: May 15, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 55 seconds

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How Much Does it Cost For COVID19 Services Under Medicare?

Published: April 10, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 26 seconds

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COVID19 Update: Testing, Phone Numbers & 50 State Status

Published: April 1, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 23 seconds

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Where Do I Go To Get Tested For The Corona Virus?

Published: March 13, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 5 seconds

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Medicare NOW Covers Acupuncture

Published: Jan. 24, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 38 seconds

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Unhappy With Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Change it Now!

Published: Jan. 3, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 34 seconds

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2020 Medicare Changes Announced!

Published: Nov. 9, 2019, 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 44 seconds

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Part D Prescription Drug Plan Info For 2020

Published: Oct. 4, 2019, 4:13 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 5 seconds

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How Do I Get Drugs During A Weather Emergency

Published: Sept. 4, 2019, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 13 seconds

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With Two Shingles Vaccines Available, Which One Should I Get?

Published: Aug. 2, 2019, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 23 seconds

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CMS Approves Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors

Published: July 5, 2019, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 51 seconds

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CMS Slaps Agewell NY With Civil Money Penalty

Published: June 21, 2019, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 46 seconds

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Is ColoGuard Covered Under Medicare?

Published: June 14, 2019, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 8 seconds

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Are Reverse Mortgages A Scam? MN 091

Published: May 31, 2019, 3:40 p.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 46 seconds

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What's The Difference Between Medicare Supp Plan "G" & Plan "N"

Published: May 17, 2019, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 46 seconds

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MN089 What's The Difference Between Plan F & High Deductible Plan F

Published: April 15, 2019, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 8 seconds

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Does Medicare Pay For Emergency Care While Traveling?

Published: March 15, 2019, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 26 seconds

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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is NOW!

Published: Jan. 11, 2019, 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 18 seconds

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Choosing a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan for 2019

Published: Nov. 16, 2018, 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 4 seconds

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2019 Medicare Premium & Deductibles MN085

Published: Oct. 13, 2018, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 48 seconds

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MN084 FDA Issues Recall of Levothyroxine (Thyroid Tablets)

Published: Aug. 24, 2018, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 58 seconds

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Is Medical Marijuana the Drug of Choice For Pain? MN083

Published: June 22, 2018, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 20 seconds

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99% of Individuals With Foot Drop Don't Know About WalkAides MN082

Published: May 25, 2018, 11 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 58 seconds

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NEW Medicare Cards Are Mailing Out Now MN081

Published: April 13, 2018, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 44 seconds

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Special SEP For Medicare Beneficiaries Affected by California Wildfires MN080

Published: Feb. 2, 2018, 2 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 57 seconds

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You CAN Disenroll From Your Medicare Advantage Plan NOW! MN079

Published: Jan. 19, 2018, 5 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 26 seconds

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CMS Announces 2018 Medicare Premiums MN078

Published: Nov. 18, 2017, 9 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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Special Election Period For Weather Related Disaesters

Published: Nov. 3, 2017, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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How to Save $1,608 or More in Medicare Costs

Published: Oct. 6, 2017, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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MN075 2018 Prescription Drug changes

Published: Oct. 1, 2017, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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MN074 CMS Slaps Fallon Healthcare With Huge Civil Money Penalty

Published: July 7, 2017, 10 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 20 seconds

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MN073 CMS Releases Sanctions on Cigna Medicare Plans

Published: June 19, 2017, noon
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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MN072 What Vaccinations Are Covered Under Medicare?

Published: April 28, 2017, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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MN071 The Special Election Period Medicare Secretly Wont Tell You About

Published: April 7, 2017, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 6 seconds

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Is a Colonoscopy the Only Type of Colo Rectal Preventative Exam Available? MN070

Published: March 17, 2017, 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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MN069 How to Make an Appointment With a Medicare Supplement Plan

Published: March 10, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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MN068 How Do I Replace My Medicare Card?

Published: March 3, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 20 seconds

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MN067 What Do The Letters on my Medicare ID Card Mean?

Published: Feb. 24, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 37 seconds

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MN066 Welcome To Medicare Visit vs. Annual Wellness Visit

Published: Feb. 17, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 33 seconds

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MN065 A Vet Helping Veterans

Published: Feb. 10, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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MN064 Is Medicare Paying for Medical Marijuana?

Published: Feb. 3, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 55 seconds

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MN063 21 Medicare Advantage Organizations Receive Warnings!

Published: Jan. 20, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 15 seconds

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MN062 5 Star Plans Are Available to Enroll in All Year Long

Published: Jan. 13, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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MN061 The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period is NOW

Published: Jan. 6, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 36 seconds

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MN060 Choose The Medicare Plan That Fits Your Unique Needs

Published: Nov. 29, 2016, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 11 seconds

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2017 Annual Enrollment is Here. What Plan Will You Be On?

Published: Nov. 11, 2016, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 3 seconds

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MN058 Patient's Are At Risk in ER's Across the U.S.

Published: Sept. 16, 2016, noon
Duration: 39 minutes 31 seconds

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MN057 Q&A From The Audience

Published: Sept. 9, 2016, noon
Duration: 16 minutes 47 seconds

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MN056 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Are Racking You Over The Coals

Published: Sept. 2, 2016, 1 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 43 seconds

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MN055 How to Find a New Prescription Drug Plan

Published: Aug. 27, 2016, 1 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 40 seconds

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MN054 You Can Be Diagnosed With Glaucoma At Any Time

Published: Aug. 19, 2016, 3:27 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 17 seconds

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MN053 Are You Being Admitted to the Hospital or Are You Under Observation

Published: Aug. 12, 2016, 4:05 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 5 seconds

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What Are Advance Beneficiary Notices?

Published: Aug. 5, 2016, 8:50 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 7 seconds

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Special Election Periods Q and A

Published: July 29, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 33 seconds

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The Benes Act Explained - Know What You Are Eligible For!

Published: July 22, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 50 seconds

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Diabetes Prevention and an Expanded Pilot Program - Get the Details Here!

Published: July 15, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 8 seconds

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Medicare Q and A - Diane Answers Listener Questions

Published: July 8, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 6 seconds

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What Happens When You Can't Speak for Yourself During a Medical Emergency

Published: July 1, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 10 seconds

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Cataract Awareness Month - Know the Signs and Symptoms with Dr. Steven Loomis

Published: June 24, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 15 seconds

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Anyone Can Get Shingles! Know the Signs and Symptoms

Published: June 18, 2016, 3:54 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 9 seconds

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45: Medicare Q & A - Answers to Your Questions About Medicare

Published: June 10, 2016, 2:56 p.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 39 seconds

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Don't Confuse Aphasia with Dementia - It's Aphasia Awareness Month

Published: June 3, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 57 seconds

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Part 2: Live from the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis by the National Osteoporosis Foundation

Published: May 27, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 27 seconds

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Live from the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis!

Published: May 20, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 24 seconds

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Lupus Awareness! It's not easy to diagnose; know the symptoms

Published: May 13, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 50 seconds

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Do You Qualify for The Medicare Savings Program? Find out now!

Published: May 6, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 35 seconds

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You May Qualify for Extra Prescription Help - A Little Known Government Program

Published: April 29, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 31 seconds

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The New CJR Model Explained and What it Means for You

Published: April 22, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes

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Want to Change Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Get the Info You Must Know First

Published: April 15, 2016, 1:07 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 1 second

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Using a Patient Advocate to Navigate the Healthcare System

Published: April 8, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 23 seconds

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Melissa's Story of Care Under Medicare

Published: April 1, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 55 seconds

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1 in 3 Americans are at risk for Kidney Disease. Dr. Jeffrey Berns shares prevention and awareness tips to avoid kidney disease.

Published: March 25, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 2 seconds

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MS Awareness Month - Do you know the signs and symptoms?

Published: March 18, 2016, 7 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 18 seconds

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Ultimate Health Suspension and Where the Politicians Stand on Medicare

Published: March 12, 2016, 1:29 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 48 seconds

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Create Second Income Opportunities to Hedge Against Social Security Changes

Published: March 4, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 29 seconds

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The Politics of Medicare - Q and A

Published: Feb. 27, 2016, 3:05 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 59 seconds

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You Can Win the Fight Against Colon and Colorectal Cancer

Published: Feb. 19, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 11 seconds

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Broken Bones Can Hurt You! How to Prevent Osteporosis

Published: Feb. 12, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 44 seconds

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Medicare Dis-Enrollment and Cigna Suspension Alerts - What you need to know NOW!

Published: Feb. 5, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 41 seconds

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Do You Know the FAST Steps to Recognize Stroke Symptoms?

Published: Jan. 29, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 15 seconds

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2016 Medicare Changes You Need to Know About Now!

Published: Jan. 22, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 58 seconds

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Preventing and Treating Heart Disease through the Advocate Heart Institute with Dr. Vincent Bufalino

Published: Jan. 15, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 52 seconds

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National Flood Experts can SAVE you thousands in flood insurance with no risk

Published: Jan. 8, 2016, 8 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 6 seconds

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The PACE Program Provides Services and Long Term Care with Peter Fitzgerald

Published: Dec. 25, 2015, 8 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 35 seconds

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Will You Contract Pneumococcal Disease? Let's Hope Not. It's Deadly!

Published: Dec. 19, 2015, 10:50 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 34 seconds

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Maintaining Balance and Fitness for Life with Jim Jenson

Published: Dec. 11, 2015, 4:15 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 31 seconds

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Tips for Selecting Your Prescription Drug Plan - Medicare Annual Enrollment Part 2

Published: Dec. 5, 2015, 9:17 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 3 seconds

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Medicare Annual Enrollment Assistance - Part 1

Published: Dec. 5, 2015, 1:58 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 23 seconds

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Kidney Disease and Medicare with Dr. Jeffrey Berns of the National Kidney Foundation

Published: Nov. 27, 2015, 8 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 22 seconds

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Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate and Arm Yourself with Information - MN015

Published: Nov. 19, 2015, 6 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 56 seconds

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Taking Action Against Cancer - The American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network - MN014

Published: Nov. 12, 2015, 10:58 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 7 seconds

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Your Eyes Need TLC Too! MN013

Published: Nov. 5, 2015, 6 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 4 seconds

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Stopping Fraud Against Seniors and Medicare with Anne Fredericton of Senior Medicare Patrol

Published: Oct. 29, 2015, 5 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 19 seconds

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The American Lung Association Battles the Leading Preventable Cause of Death - MN011

Published: Oct. 22, 2015, 5 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 15 seconds

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Are you a Caregiver for a Family Member? Then get Paid for it! MN010

Published: Oct. 15, 2015, 5 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 14 seconds

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Handling Special Dietary Needs and Eating Healthy on a Fixed Income with Melissa Joy Dobbins

Published: Oct. 8, 2015, 5 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 7 seconds

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Seniors Deserve a Raise! Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL)

Published: Oct. 1, 2015, 5 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 59 seconds

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Death Series Part 2 Do you know someone who has less than 6 months to live? MN006

Published: Sept. 17, 2015, 5 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 3 seconds

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Death Series Part 3 - Living Wills are being Ignored Nation Wide

Published: Sept. 17, 2015, 5 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 37 seconds

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Death Series Part 1. Are you prepared to die…..legally? Medicare Nation 005

Published: Sept. 9, 2015, 6:11 p.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 54 seconds

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Seniors Have Eyes, Ears and Teeth too! Medicare Nation 004

Published: Sept. 3, 2015, 5 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 21 seconds

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Seniors – There’s No Need to Fear, Curtis Bailey is here! MN003:

Published: Aug. 27, 2015, 5 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 16 seconds

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A is not for Apple. Episode 002

Published: Aug. 16, 2015, 1:36 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 22 seconds

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