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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Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Reports Examine Dual Eligibles, Ways To Expand Health Coverage, USA. .."http://www.kff.org/medicaid/kcmu121905pkg.cfmInsights on Transitioning From Medicaid to the New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit," http://www.kff.org/about/kcmu.cfmKaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured: KCMU commissioned a focus group of state Medicaid officials to discuss implications for people dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare once the Medicare drug benefit takes effect Jan... click link for more info. [Medical News Today RSS/XML Feed]
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NPR Examines Increased Availability Of In-Home Care For Elderly Patients, USA. NPR's "http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=3Morning Edition" on Monday reported on the increasing availability of at-home physician visits for elderly U.S. residents. According to a research letter published last month in the Journal of the American Medical Association, house calls to Medicare beneficiaries increased 40% from 1998 to 2004... click link for more info. [Medical News Today RSS/XML Feed]
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