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Author: Cynthia Marcotte Stamer
Management attorney and operations consultant Cynthia Marcotte Stamer uses a client objective oriented approach to help businesses, governments, associations and their leaders manage people, performance, risk, legislative and regulatory affairs, data, and other essential elements of their operations.
Educating Students With Disabilities: IEP and Section 504 Plan Distinction Basics
Parents working to secure accommodation for a child with learning differences or other disabilities often question what their child qualifies for and the material distinctions in the protections their child can receive when covered by […]
New DOJ Fact Sheets Explain Veterans’ Rights
The Justice Department issued two fact sheets on the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (“SCRA”) on May 14, 2025. The first explains how servicemembers, recent veterans, and their spouses can exercise their right to the six percent interest […]
6/16 Deadline To Suggest Patient – Friendly Health Technology To HHS
June 16, 2025 is the deadline to share input on designing a seamless, secure, and patient-centered digital health infrastructure that will help seniors and their families use modern technology to control of their health and […]
U.S. Policy Needs A Reality Check About “Needs” and Retirement, Debt & Other Priorities
Last week I spent several hours doing some pro bono troubleshooting for a 78-year-old woman who couldn’t afford her rent and was facing eviction. Her story is not that much different than many similar calls […]
When you need a social Security advocate
The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) allows you to appoint someone to help you in dealing with the SSA, but you have to do it right.
Join Free 8/18 Mental Health Parity Regulatory Update Call Sponsored By ABA RPTE Employee Benefits Committee
Participate in complimentary briefing on newly proposed mental health parity rules for health plans and other related guidance on 8/18.
Prepare your yourself, family & friends to respond to a health care crisis
Patients, family members and friends often take for granted the ability of a parent, spouse, adult child or another trusted person to get information, act as a caregiver or health care advocate, help with health […]
Promote Kidney Health During National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects an estimated 37 million Americans, amounting to 1 in 7 U.S. adults. Since people with early-stage kidney disease usually do not experience symptoms, 9 in […]
Year End Health, Tax & Financial Wellness Tips
Before ringing in the New Year at midnight on December 31, taxpayers should complete this 12-step year-end health, tax and financial wellness to-do list.