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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Saturday, September 04, 2004

Oregon Program for Seriously Ill Successful
Oregon program to improve care for seriously ill patients widely used & successful. One study examines nursing home use of the POLST Program; another investigates emergency medical technicians' experience with the program PORTLAND, Ore... click link for more info. [Medical News Today]
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Medicare Increased Payment (A Novel Thought)
Medicare Premiums to Rise 17% in 2005--the Largest Increase Ever. Via boston.com Medicare premiums for doctor visits will rise 17 percent next year, the largest increase in the program's 40-year history, the Bush administration said Friday. Monthly payments for Part B of the government health care program doctor visits and... [Disability Law Blog]
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