Program allows palliative care while continuing treatments
(By – Angelia Neumann, via www.sheboyganpress.com) Hospice programs exist to help families when a patient with a terminal illness likely has six
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Month: August 2015
Don’t cut benefits America’s seniors already paid for
(By – Mike Huckabee, via www.desmoinesregister.com) During last week’s Republican presidential debate, I was attacked and criticized for stating the obvious: Washington
Read MoreCellular factors that shape the 3D landscape of the genome identified
(Source – www.nih.gov) Researchers, using novel large-scale imaging technology, have mapped the spatial location of individual genes in the nucleus of
Read MoreNIH study finds cutting dietary fat reduces body fat more than cutting carbs
(Source – www.nih.gov) In a recent study, restricting dietary fat led to body fat loss at a rate 68 percent higher
Read MorePatient Notification of Observation Status is Now Law
(By – Alexandra Wilson Pecci, for HealthLeaders Media) Under new federal law, Medicare patients who have been in the hospital for
Read MoreAfrican-Americans most likely to stop taking meds in Medicare Part D’s coverage gap
(By – Bert Gambini, www.buffalo.edu) Medicare Part D provides help to beneficiaries struggling with the cost of prescriptions drugs, but the
Read MoreMedicare proposal to limit amputees with prosthetics
(Source – www.wral.com) Medicare is making a proposal that would deny access to many people who need prosthetic limbs. The proposal, made
Read MoreLike A 1965 Ford Mustang, Medicare Needs a Redesign
(By – Howard Gleckman, Forbes Contributor) Medicare is the 1965 Ford Mustang of healthcare. It was cutting-edge back in the day.
Read MoreWaiving 3-day hospital requirement benefits patients, Medicare Advantage plans
(Source – www.healio.com) A recent study showed that waiving Medicare’s typical 3-day hospital stay requirement before becoming eligible for skilled nursing
Read MoreCMS Announces Timeline for Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding
(Source – www.cms.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced the bidding timeline for the Round 1 2017
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