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Missoula program raises aphasia awareness through Abigail's story

Missoula, Mont. — June was recognized as Aphasia Awareness Month in Montana as advocates in Missoula worked to connect stroke survivors with support and treatment. Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects speaking, understanding, reading and writing after a stroke. In Missoula, Abigail St. Lawrence shared how she kept moving forward

Chicks on the pond | Mary Sheehy Moe

I was a sister wedged in birth order between two brothers. All my cousins my age were boys. All the neighborhood kids my age were boys. So my childhood game wasn’t house. It was baseball. There was always a pick-up game going on in my neighborhood — a real

How does a medical expense reimbursement plan work with fully insured health plans?

How does a medical expense reimbursement plan work with fully insured health plans?

How does a medical expense reimbursement plan work with fully insured health plans? Rising healthcare costs are a challenge for both employers and employees. In 2023 alone, total healthcare spending reached $4.9 trillion in the United States. While a fully insured health plan can offer comprehensive coverage, it doesn’

Montana residents asked for input on senior services and needs

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Montanans over 55 are being asked about senior services and needs to help identify challenges impacting older adults. The State of Montana requested the Area Agencies across the state to reach out to communities for the 2026 Community Survey for Older Adults. Households selected were recently sent

Former HHS secretary tied to company that could benefit from CMS screening proposal

(The Center Square) – A proposed federal rule that would expand Medicare coverage for certain colorectal cancer screening tests could benefit a company whose board includes former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed expanding national coverage standards to include

Barriers to mental health care look different across your workforce

Barriers to mental health care look different across your workforce

Barriers to mental health care look different across your workforce Employers may offer benefits. Leaders may say the right things. But when someone actually needs care, the real barriers to mental health tend to be practical: * It takes too long to find care * It costs too much * It’s not