Thursday, January 20, 2005

Problems with NH Rating System Browser beware: Online nursing-home ratings misleading Clovis News-Journal - Clovis,NM,USA ... The most important deficiency on the list involves the potential for abuse, neglect or mistreatment among residents, she said. A nursing home with 27 ... 6:03:55 AM    comment [] CT Consumer Directed Care Plan Approved HHS Approves CT Plan to Allow Individuals With Disabilities to Direct Own Care. HHS Secretary Tommy G Thompson approved a CT demonstration plan to make it easier for individuals with disabilities to remain in their own homes by giving them greater control over a broad array of Medicaid services. [Medicare/ Medicaid News from myHealthcareNews.com] 6:02:12 AM    comment [] The Future of Health Policy What's in store for health policy now the elections are over - USA. The implications of the 2004 Presidential election on health policy, the future of entitlement programs, the promise and pitfalls of consumer-driven health plans, and early experiences of prescription drug discount cards - how will these critical issues influence the nation's health policy agenda in 2005? The National Health Policy Conference, sponsored by AcademyHealth and the journal "Health Affairs", provides an in-depth look at the health policy issues facing the country and the challenges to finding solutions... click link for more info. [Medical News Today] 6:00:50 AM    comment []

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