Building Choice into Long Term Care

Building Choice into Long Term Care
In the past, fate has dictated the passing of life in what are euphemistically called "nursing homes". But there is no longer a need for such a fate, if we are willing to work to change the rules.

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Friday, July 30, 2004

Sign of the Future?
Lincare says new Medicare pay too low, may pull drugs. Lincare Holdings said it may stop providing respiratory therapy drugs patients covered by Medicare under new, reduced reimbursement levels unless they include a dispensing fee. [Medicare/ Medicaid News from myHealthcareNews.com]
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A first report on the medicare pharmacy program
Pharmacy Care Alliance Provides $2.9 mln in Savings to Medicare Beneficiaries. The Pharmacy Care Alliance announced that for the 1st 7 weeks of its discount card program, Medicare beneficiaries saved an average of 40% on generic drugs and 23% on brand drugs when compared to retail pharmacy cash prices. [Medicare/ Medicaid News from myHealthcareNews.com]
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Disease Management News
Dr David Brailer to Address Nation's Largest Disease Mgmt Congress. National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Announced as Keynote Speaker for 9th Annual Disease Management Congress [Government/ Industry Regulation News from myHealthcareNews.com]
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