Diahanna Vallentine, Author at Patient Empowerment Network

How Medical Financial Hardship Can Affect Your Health

May 24, 2022

How Does Your Finances Affect Your Health? In 2002, my husband was diagnosed with MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. As many of you have also experienced, your life changes. […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

Is Inflation Adding to Your Financial Burden?

April 18, 2022

The stock market was doing well, until it wasn’t. For those of you who are invested in the market, things have been going splendidly for quite a while. Then comes […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

Medicare Doesn’t Cover Free At-Home Covid Tests, But You Still Have Other Options to Attain Free Ones

February 7, 2022

The Biden Administration’s new mandate that insurers cover the cost of at-home test did not include beneficiaries of Medicare. This is very unfortunate because Medicare recipients are the largest at-risk […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

Understanding the Oncology Care Model

November 29, 2021

Some of you may have received a letter from your oncologist notifying you that your oncologist is participating in a program called the Oncology Care Model. It was sent out […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

Financial Fitness Workouts

October 25, 2021

From PEN-Powered Activity Guide VIII: Supporting Your Support System It seems every day we’re being bombarded with ways to stay fit. there is always a new fitness program or a new […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

Committing to Eating Healthier Can Lead to Savings in Your Pocket Both Now and in the Future

August 27, 2021

Have you ever eaten something that you really love but for some reason it doesn’t seem to like you back? I have. For instance, ice cream used to be my […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

The Difference Between Wanting and Needing: Redirecting and Prioritizing Spending

August 20, 2021

Often when I am out shopping, I find myself picking up items that I think I really need. I justify it rather quickly and find myself with buyers’ regret shortly […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

Making the Hard Decision to Move Forward

June 23, 2021

It may not come as a surprise to many of you that making new changes in your life can be difficult. And it is the natural human tendency to procrastinate […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

To Retire or Not to Retire: Securing Your Financial Future and Avoiding Financial Toxicity

June 1, 2021

This is continuing to be an extraordinary time in our history. We don’t know what is coming down the line five, ten, or fifteen years from now. But what you […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

Claiming the Number One Spot

May 5, 2021

Assimilation can sometimes take years to complete. Or, it can be a slow imperceptible change. It can happen and you may not be aware until after some time has passed. […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

Financial Corner: Health Care Coverage Special Enrollment

March 25, 2021

One of the first things President Biden accomplished since taking office was by signing executive orders that will begin to restore and strengthen Americans’ access to affordable and quality health […]

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine, BCPA, Financial Network Manager

In 2002 Diahanna and her husband received the news that her husband had MGUS, a precursor to Multiple Myeloma. Upon her husband death in 2013, Diahanna immediately decided to make it her mission to help patients and caregivers empower themselves to speak up and to position themselves as partners in their treatment. Diahanna became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate. She is currently the Financial Myeloma Coach for The Myeloma Crowd Foundation.

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Entries by Diahanna Vallentine

How Medical Financial Hardship Can Affect Your Health

Is Inflation Adding to Your Financial Burden?

Medicare Doesn’t Cover Free At-Home Covid Tests, But You Still Have Other Options to Attain Free Ones

Financial Fitness Workouts

Committing to Eating Healthier Can Lead to Savings in Your Pocket Both Now and in the Future

The Difference Between Wanting and Needing: Redirecting and Prioritizing Spending

Making the Hard Decision to Move Forward

To Retire or Not to Retire: Securing Your Financial Future and Avoiding Financial Toxicity

Claiming the Number One Spot

Financial Corner: Health Care Coverage Special Enrollment

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