LIFT² Symposium

Katy Votava, Ph.D.

Dr. Votava is a registered professional nurse with a Ph.D. in health economics and nursing from the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. She completed a pre-doctoral fellowship in Community and Preventive Medicine at the University of Rochester and a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School.  Before starting GOODCARE.com, Dr. Votava worked as the director of clinical specialties and education at Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc.  With her in-depth experience as a nurse practitioner and healthcare administrator, Dr. Votava is an expert in healthcare reimbursement and outcomes, including those related to Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care.  A major focus of Dr. Votava’s research is healthcare costs for people during their retirement years.

Topic: How to Keep Medicare from Ruining my Clients’ Retirement

 Want to know how to : Avoid paying lifelong penalties for enrolling in Medicare at the wrong time; Choose a Medicare plan that covers your specific needs at the best possible price so that you are not overpaying for your Medicare (as most people do);Limit hassles and unnecessary expenses by selecting plans that include your doctors, health services, and medications; Get the best medical care for you or a loved one; Save money on prescription drugs.  Some pre-enrollment planning can save your clients time, money and aggravation.