Elder Law : Observation status revisited
(By – Julian Gray and Frank Petrich, www.post-gazette.com) We’ve twice written in the past about the classification of certain hospital visits
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Benefits of California’s Independence At Home Act
(By Valerie VanBooven, RN BSN, Editor in Chief of HomeCareDaily.com) There are a lot of questions surrounding elder care and
Read MoreMental health care unbalanced: Psychiatrists too fond of pharmaceuticals
(By – PHIL THOMPSON, thechronicleherald.ca) The current crisis in mental health in our province is easily understood in the context of professional
Read MoreWage Protections For Home Care Workers Reinstated
(By – MICHELLE DIAMENT, www.disabilityscoop.com) A federal appeals court has upheld a rule requiring that in-home care workers assisting people with
Read MoreWhat is Medicare Part D?
(Source – www.hhs.gov) Medicare Part D is Prescription Drug Coverage. Since January 1, 2006, everyone with Medicare, regardless of income, health
Read MoreMore Additions to Your e-Library
(By – Bonnie Kirschenbaum, MS, FASHP) The summer brings a fresh start to many pharmacies, with eager new residents beginning their
Read MoreProposed Medicare changes could impact lower-limb amputees
(By Amy Mariani, www.baynews9.com) As Abigail Wold sweeps her kitchen, she moves one prosthetic foot in front of the other. Abigail lost
Read MoreMedicare: What to Do If You Work Past Age 65
(By – Dan Caplinger, www.fool.com) Medicare provides healthcare benefits to tens of millions of Americans, and many people specifically wait to
Read MoreHow to Address Bundled Payment Cost Reduction Challenges
(By – Jacqueline DiChiara , revcycleintelligence.com) As per the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Read MoreAsk Toni: Rules of Medicare, Social Security confuses HR departments
(Source – www.yourhoustonnews.com) I am a HR Manager for a local oil service company and have a question about an employee.
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