Friday, October 06, 2006

New Bill In U.S. House Would Help Sustain, Advance Quality Improvements For Nation's Long Term Care Profession. The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) today praised U.S. [click link for full article] [Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today] 10:49:06 AM    comment [] Caregiver Shortage Expected To Worsen As Aging Baby Boomers Increase Demand. Demand for home-based caregivers likely will double by 2050 as baby boomers age, but an expected shortage likely will limit access to caregivers in the future, according to a new report, USA Today reports. A report scheduled for release on Thursday by the International Longevity Center USA and the [click link for full article] [Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today] 10:48:42 AM    comment [] Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent State Medicaid Developments. Several newspapers recently reported on state Medicaid program developments. Summaries appear below.Florida: Twenty-three percent of those in a Medicaid pilot project that allows beneficiaries to seek alternative therapies for chronic pain -- including massage therapy, acupuncture and meditation -- have reported improvement in their physical condition, the St. Petersburg Times reports. [click link for full article] [Health News from Medical News Today] 10:48:19 AM    comment [] Weaknesses In CMS Computer System Put Millions Of Medical Records At Risk Of Unauthorized Disclosure, GAO Report Finds. The computer network used by CMS to send and receive personal information about Medicare beneficiaries has 47 weaknesses that could lead to unauthorized disclosures of personal information and disruptions in agency operations, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Government Accountability Office, the AP/San Francisco Chronicle reports. [click link for full article] [Health News from Medical News Today] 10:47:54 AM    comment []

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