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, November 18, 2005

WebMD Announces Online Channel To Help Medicare Beneficiaries Access New Medicare Prescription Drug Options. WebMD announced its new Medicare Rx Benefits Channel on WebMD Health to help Americans navigate the new Medicare prescription drug coverage that will begin 1/1/2006. [Medicare/ Medicaid News from StratCenter.com]
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Long Term Care Pharmacy Alliance Says It Is Time to End the Confusion and Let Nursing Home Care Providers and Pharmacists Help Seniors Choose the Right Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. In response to reports of wide-spread confusion among seniors seeking help enrolling in the new Medicare prescription drug plan, the Long Term Care Pharmacy Alliance, has sent a letter to the President and Congress this week urging a change in Medicare rules that currently prevent nursing home staff and pharmacists from counseling seniors about which of dozens of Medicare drug plans best serve their needs. [Government/ Industry Regulation News from StratCenter.com]
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