Contributor: Barbara McGinity, Texas
Date: 7/30/2010
We use a "seminar" type event to not only educate about Medicare but all types of fraud.

Contributor: Rona McNally, Missouri
Date: 7/12/2010
Article warning of health care reform scams

Contributor: Sharon Dawson, Georgia
Date: 6/22/2010
News release on the $250 rebate checks.

Contributor: Maria Eugenia Lane
Date: 3/29/2010
Letter of opinion to raise awareness on the magnitude of the Medicare fraud problem among Hispanic older adults. Can be customized for your local and state media.

Contributor: Maria Eugenia Lane
Date: 3/29/2010
Letter of opinion to raise awareness on the magnitude of the Medicare fraud problem among Hispanic older adults. Can be customized for your local and state media.

Contributor: Anne Fredrickson, Ohio
Date: 2/19/2010
PR from the Ohio Department of Aging about Medicare fraud

Contributor: Julie Mickles, Louisiana
Date: 12/2/2009
Press release that can be used as a template for other SMPs

Contributor: Debra Yankey, Iowa
Date: 12/31/2008
From the Federal Trade Commission 2006 ID Theft Survey, reported in Nov 2007

Contributor: Deb Yankey, Iowa
Date: 12/31/2008
Stats on Iowa's aging population plus general aging stats

Contributor: Debra Yankey, Iowa
Date: 12/31/2008
Medicare and healthcare fraud stats. Includes information about waste and comparison dollars.

Contributor: Deb Yankey, Iowa
Date: 12/31/2008
Stats for SMPs nationwide and for Iowa

Contributor: Anita Hoy, Vermont
Date: 5/13/2008
Vermont SMP has formed a partnership with Lyric Theatre to direct regional teams of Volunteer Savvy Senior Performers to educate people about Health care error, fraud and abuse, Identity Theft, dealing with salespersons,drug diversion,etc. The skits are witty and acted out by teams of 4 - 6 performers. Audiences really enjoy these presentations of 30 - 60 minutes. The production also has a Moderator who conveys important information between each skit. Vermont SMP also provides a Savvy Senior DVD to partners who will share the presentation for their constituency and then survey for our reporting purposes.

Contributor: Kim Blechschmidt, Illinois
Date: 2/26/2008
When communicating complex messages, it is best to use “Plain Language” when at all possible. This document outlines suggestions for improving your written materials such as using concrete words, using strong verbs, avoiding false subjects, eliminating or shortening wordy phrases, avoiding redundancies and eliminating legal or technical terms.

Contributor: Jo Anne Embry, Nevada
Date: 10/20/2005
This Press Packet is a compressed zip files that includes eight files: a packet cover, two press releases from the Nevada Office of the Attorney General, a city of Las Vegas press release, a "What is the Nevada Medicare Express" sheet, a tip sheet on protecting personal information as the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan begins marketing, and two flyers advertising where to get additional help and the calendar of events.