Trisha Torrey

Ask Yourself this ONE Question to Determine Potential for Practice Success

Trisha Torrey — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:43:35 +0000

If you’re beginning to think about becoming an advocate or care manager in private, independent practice, you probably have a dozen or more questions about what that will be required. That’s especially true if you have never been in business […]

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An Appalling Outcome that YOU Can Change

Trisha Torrey — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:21:30 +0000

YOU could save a client’s life! A sad story sets the stage for today’s advice. I was walking my dog last week on a beautiful newly-spring day. It was good to see and wave to neighbors who had hidden themselves […]

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The Tragedy of Ignored Choices

Trisha Torrey — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:59:27 +0000

Have you ever read a blog post which triggered you so viscerally, caused anguish so heavy, that it took your breath away? I did just last week - and decided to share it with you.

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Public Speaking – What Works? And What Doesn’t? (Don’t Waste Your Time!)

Trisha Torrey — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:57 +0000

‘Tis the season…. for planning your speaking engagements! I know, I know…. you may be quaking in your boots. Some of you just hate the thought of standing in front of a crowd. And this is not the blog post […]

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Tax Deductions and HSAs – Where do Advocacy Services Fit?

Trisha Torrey — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:04:52 +0000

In late Fall, we learned how to “rescue” clients and potential clients from the tragedy of choosing the wrong health insurance plan during Open Enrollment. So we’ve turned over to a new year (Happy 2026 to you!) and now I’m making […]

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Be An Open Enrollment Hero. Help Older Clients Sail This SHIP

Trisha Torrey — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:37:30 +0000

As I mentioned last month after coming up for air after lots of travel, and even more work/concentration on my new initiative, AgeSmart! 411… I’ve been reminded of all kinds of great information to share with you – my first […]

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Growing Your Long Tail Attracts More (and Better!) Clients

Trisha Torrey — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:01:06 +0000

It’s been awhile since I posted. Instead, for the past several months, I’ve put most of my time and my elbow grease into my new project, AgeSmart! 411 (almost ready to launch!). That work has taught and reminded me plenty […]

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Accept Medicare Reimbursement? 3 Reasons It’s a Bad Idea

Trisha Torrey — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:04:38 +0000

If you follow the world of health and patient advocacy these days, you can’t miss the many discussions about providing advocacy services through Medicare reimbursement. Aye-yi-yi! Not that I’m opinionated on this topic (!) but I’ve been sharing my opinions […]

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These 2 Important Words Keep Your Practice Humming

Trisha Torrey — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:00:26 +0000

Since stepping back from APHA three years ago, there are few things I enjoy more than hearing from a health care / patient advocate I got to know during my time at the helm. So many years and so many […]

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How to Acquire Better Web Reviews to Attract Prospective Clients

Trisha Torrey — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:18:39 +0000

(This advice is updated for 2025. It has changed since first published in 2022.) Say you’re getting started or expanding your advocacy practice, and you need a lawyer to help you with your contracts. You don’t know one personally but […]

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