Project Kos
Hippocrates taught medicine under the plane tree of Kos
because he believed knowledge of the body belonged to everyone.
Plain-language expertise, freely given — for everyone the system was built to serve.
Where do you need to go?
When something is happening
I need help now
Every care setting explained — hospital, skilled nursing, home health, hospice. Who you'll meet, what they control, and what to ask them.
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The full arc
The care journey
From Medicare enrollment through long-term care decisions — what each stage looks like, what changes, and what to expect at each turn.
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Insurance & benefits
Understanding coverage
Medicare, Medigap, prior authorization, denials, and appeals — what's covered and what isn't.
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Equipment & pharmacy
Supplies & medications
DME, prescriptions, approval timelines, and cash-pay alternatives when insurance won't cover it.
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Every organization
The field guide
Every entity in adult healthcare — what it is, who works there, and how each connects to the others.
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