New guidelines may encourage more talks about end-of-life care
(By – Felice J. Freyer, www.bostonglobe.com) Susan Johnson was never afraid to talk about death. But whenever she tried to discuss
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Author: Gerry Hafer
Social Security Q&A: What Are the Different Parts of Medicare?
(Source – Tribune News Service) Question: I will rely on Medicare when I retire. Can you explain the different parts of
Read MoreCan Medicare afford personalized medicine?
(By – Paul Sisson, www.sandiegouniontribune.com) Personalized medicine is the future of health care, but it is not yet clear exactly what
Read MoreHow to Navigate the New 2015 Home Health Star Ratings System
(By – Valerie VanBooven RN BSN, www.homecaredaily.com) On July 16, 2015, the United States’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Read More3 Shocking Medicare Frauds
(Source – www.newsmax.com) Medicare fraud is widespread and complex, costing taxpayers about $60 billion a year, The Los Angeles Times reported. In
Read MorePrescription for cheaper drugs contested
(By – ROBERT KING, www.washingtonexaminer.com) A battle is brewing over letting Medicare negotiate over drug prices, a power some doctors
Read MoreProgram is healthier, Congress still must act — Social Security trustees
(Source – sentinelrepublic.com) Medicare is still treading financial water. What’s so special about these reports is that they consider the future
Read MoreDoctors are bringing house calls back
(By – SAEROM YOO, Associated Press) Mary Venturacci is 98 years old and lives by herself in her northeast Salem home. It’s
Read MoreMedicare patients now can receive hospice, curative treatment at once
(By – Megan Hart, cjonline.com) People receiving hospice services through Midland Care Connection will have the option of continuing to receive treatments
Read MoreHome-care workers find getting out harder than getting in union
(By – Tom Steward) Renee Katz has one question for the Service Employees International Union: What part of “no” don’t
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