Trisha Torrey

The Health Tech Mess: Violations and Some Solutions

Trisha Torrey — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0000

Hang on…. this is a long post. BUT! It’s full of “how-to’s” you can implement with clients right away. It’s worth your time, I promise! Picture this: You or your client are undergoing your annual OB-GYN checkup, or your mammogram, […]

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An Update to the Evolution of the Momma Test

Trisha Torrey — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Years ago, when I was still doing a lot of speaking to groups, I was invited to be part of a panel that would “debate” the benefits of working with private advocates – vs – hospital advocates. We were expected […]

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Take Your Vacation! No Matter How Impossible That Might Seem

Trisha Torrey — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:18:21 +0000

I took a vacation. Yes, I really did. 10 days of enjoying the mountains and the lakes and it was just wonderful. Wonderful, I say! I share this today with you because there was a time in my life as […]

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Take a Marketing Lesson from What We Learned During Covid

Trisha Torrey — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:25:21 +0000

Spring 2020… when the world of private patient advocacy shifted on its axis…. because COVID defined our new reality. Many of us advocates who spent our time with clients, IN PERSON, experienced the shock of realizing that we must either […]

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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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