Changes in Medicare Spending per Beneficiary by Age: Working Paper 2015-08
(Source – Congressional Budget Office) The aging of the population exerts upward pressure on federal spending for health care, especially
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Health Care – General
The Cato Institute invites you to a Policy Forum on Wednesday, December 16, 2015
(Source – CATO.org) Featuring Liz Jackson, Disability Advocate and Affordable Care Act Volunteer Navigator; with comments byMichael F. Cannon, Director
Read MoreMale and female drinking patterns becoming more alike in the US
(Source – National Institutes of health) In the United States, and throughout the world, men drink more alcohol than women.
Read MoreNew Analysis Examines the $1.9 Billion Committed By the U.S. Government for the International Ebola Response
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation) A new Kaiser Family Foundation analysis finds government agencies so far report spending approximately $1.9
Read MoreDeficiencies In End-Of-Life Care Extend Across Ethnicities
(By – Barbara Feder Ostrov, Kaiser Health News) What kind of care do you want at the end of your
Read MoreMedicaid Denies Nearly Half Of Requests For Hepatitis C Drugs: Study
(By – Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) People with hepatitis C who sought prescriptions for highly effective but pricey new
Read MoreRecognizing Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the Great American Smokeout
(Source – CMS.gov) November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and November 19 is the Great American Smokeout®. Many smokers want
Read MoreNational Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and QAPI Call — Register Now
(Source – CMS.gov) Tuesday, December 1 from 1:30-3pm ET To Register: Visit MLN Connects Event Registration. Space may be limited,
Read MoreCancer Meds Often Bring Big Out-Of-Pocket Costs For Patients, Report Finds
(By – Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News) Cancer patients shopping on federal and state insurance marketplaces often find it difficult to
Read MoreNew We Are Family Campaign Brings HIV “Home” for Georgians
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation) Statewide Survey Reveals Nearly Half of Georgians have a Personal Connection to HIV; More Than
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