HHS OIG Omits Data Essential for Accurate Evaluation of Medicare Program’s Power Wheelchair Costs
Wednesday, 30. September 2009
Misleading OIG Report Could Wrongly Lead to Price Cuts that Put Suppliers Out of Business
AARP, Advocates Urge Governor to Protect Home Care Services
Wednesday, 30. September 2009
As Concerns Mount Over Quality of Care Issues at Several Illinois Nursing Homes, Groups Stress Need to Provide Options for Older Illinoisans
Guardian Expands National Sales Team for Retirement Solutions Business
Wednesday, 30. September 2009
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is expanding its Retirement Solutions national sales force to offer its suite of specialized retirement products to small and mid-sized businesses across the nation. So far, 13 new Regional Vice …
National Hispanic Council on Aging Urges Healthcare Reform and Geriatrics Training for Health Professionals as Older Ame
Wednesday, 30. September 2009
reach a critical level.
WellCare to Cover H1N1 Vaccine Administration Costs for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage Members
Wednesday, 30. September 2009
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ –WellCare Health Plans, Inc. announced it will cover the full cost of administration of the H1N1 vaccine as a preventative care benefit for Medicare Advantage, Medicare private fee-for-service and Medicaid plan …
Snowbirds Save at Navarre Beach, Florida
Wednesday, 30. September 2009
Winter at Navarre Beach, Fla., brings a different kind of visitor.
Seasonal Flu Clinics Open
Wednesday, 30. September 2009
Maxim Health Systems announced today that its more than 35,000 seasonal flu clinics nationwide will be open by tomorrow, October 1. Maxim’s program aims to increase the number of people who get vaccinated, since the Centers for Disease Control and …
Illinois Nursing Homes Mix Seniors And Mentally Ill Patients, Some Criminals
Wednesday, 30. September 2009
Some Illinois nursing homes create dangerous and unsafe environments by mixing seniors and younger mentally ill residents, the Chicago Tribune reports: “More than any other state, Illinois relies heavily on nursing homes to house mentally ill patients, including those who have committed crimes.
Today’s Opinions And Editorials
Wednesday, 30. September 2009
Why Health Reform Will Succeed Politico It is the Republicans’ right to choose this course of hard-line opposition. But, just as surely, Democrats are the majority party in Congress. And we have a responsibility to lead (Sen. Tom Harkin, 9/29).
Medicare Commission Proposal And MedPAC Data Shape Reform
Wednesday, 30. September 2009
A proposal for a Medicare Commission passes through the Senate Finance markup while MedPAC data may help rework Medicare spending.