Patient Support Services

05/25/2026

05/09/2026

The top 10 baby names for 2025 have been published by SSA. This year they also included the fastest-rising names. Topping the fastest-rising list for the Boys was Kasai, meaning "fire" in Japanese and Swahili. For the girls, Klarity evoking brightness and light, led all risers.

Top 10 Baby Names
Boys Girls
1. Liam 1. Olivia
2. Noah 2. Charlotte
3. Oliver 3. Emma
4. Theodore 4. Amelia
5. Henry 5. Sophia
6. James 6. Mia
7. Elijah 7. Isabella
8. Mateo 8. Evelyn
9. William 9. Sofia
10. Lucas 10. Eliana

Fastest Rising Names

Boys Girls
1. Kasai 1. Klarity
2. Akari 2. Rynlee
3. Eziah 3. Ailanny
4. Jasai 4. Naylani
5. Neithan 5. Madisson

05/04/2026

Destinee Schuster sharing some of her tips and tricks at the Barson Insurance Group Manager meeting.

04/27/2026

Many of you know, one of our favorite things to do at Patient Support Services USA is support our Veterans! Here is a fun and easy way for you to get involved too! The Veterans Resource & Support Task Force is hosting their second annual Rev Up 4 Vets Car Show on Saturday July 25, 2026 at Chemeketa Community College main campus in Salem. Opportunities abound to become a Sponsor, Vendor, Car Exhibitor, Band Battler, and Attendee. Please see attached flyers and if you would like more information just email [email protected] Don't miss this fun and exciting event all for a good cause!

04/06/2026

Back by popular demand! We are hosting another Stop the Scam workshop, this time in Woodburn! Can't make it in person? No problem! Join us on MS Teams Tuesday April 28th, at 10am PT. Click https://tinyurl.com/mr2jf39j to register.

03/04/2026

If Medicare callers are wearing you down, this FREE Workshop is for you. Join Feodora on Monday, March 16, at 8am PT at the YMCA Capitol Room in Salem (no registration necessary). Get clear guidance on the DNC list and filing FCC complaints.

Can't make it in person, no problem! Join us on MS Teams on Tuesday March 17th, at 9am PT. Registration required, click here to register. https://tinyurl.com/3ba8nv4a

02/14/2026

Huge Win for Disability Claim Speed! 🚀

Good news for anyone seeking Social Security disability benefits! The eHealth Exchange (which the SSA uses to get your medical records) has officially been "promoted" to a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) under the new national TEFCA framework.

The SSA confirmed this week that they expect to be fully "live" on this new network by early spring 2026.

What does this mean for your claim?

1. Universal Access: SSA will now have a "single door" to almost every medical network in the U.S. simultaneously.

2. Instant Delivery: Data that used to take weeks to mail or fax can now arrive in seconds.

3. National Discovery: SSA can search the entire national network to find records you may have forgotten—no more missing evidence!

4. Searchable Data: No more "flat" PDFs. The data uses a new standard language (USCDI) that makes it searchable for specific keywords or lab results.

5. The Full Picture: Records are shifting from brief "cliff notes" summaries to detailed clinical notes and test results. This is expected to be a huge advantage for Veterans who often find their medical care at the VA is great but the paperwork is a nightmare. This technical bridge forces the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) clinical notes to be included with the records sent to SSA without the Veteran having to act as the middleman.

6. Faster Decisions: SSA anticipates this could cut claim processing times by as much as 50% for many applicants.

This is a massive step toward ending the 'paperwork shuffle' and getting benefits to people when they actually need them! 🏥💻

Read the official SSA update here:

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking an important step to improve how we serve the public by joining the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common …

02/10/2026

Big Announcement!

12/14/2025

Enjoyed volunteering at the Eureka Cemetery in Lincoln City this morning. The Oregon Coast Veterans Association does a great job organizing their Wreath Across America Event where the honor and remember veterans as well as teach the next generation. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of the local 4-H club who led the color guard. I was very impressed by the maturity these very young ladies exhibited during the entire event. Meaningful event all the way around.