Tag archive for ‘long-term care’
Research Group Suggests: Shift Long-Term Care Payment Responsibility from Medicaid to Medicare
This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News informs us about a recently released policy brief from the research group Mathematica which shows us the best way to coordinate care for long-term care residents who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
Profile: Mark McClellan - Washington Wonderkind
Mark McClellan is the driving force behind the new Long-Term Quality Alliance. Discover in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News why and how Mark has become the key go-to person on issues of healthcare and long-term care.
How does U.S. Long-Term Care Stack up Against the Rest of the World ?
This article from Kaiser Health News discusses and compares the U.S. health system from other developed countries. Click below for full story and see what lessons the U.S. can learn.
“IQ Survey” Shows Limited Knowledge of Long-Term Care
According to survey results of individuals aged 40 to 70 in 2009, most people are not taking appropriate steps to protect themselves from potentially catastrophic expenses. Learn more in this article from Long-Term Living.
New Long-Term Care Facility is First Class
Alaska has a new Long-Term Care Facility that is an innovative Green House Model of elder care. Read this article from The Alaska Standard to learn more about this facility in which the elder is free from the limitations of an institutional schedule and lives a more homey and comfortable daily life.
What about Long-Term Care ?
This article from USA Today discusses the great need for a health-care reform proposal that will pay for and deliver long-term care to the frail elderly and disabled.
“Facts About” Cards Highlight 10 Questions LTC Residents Should Ask
“10 Questions to Answer” is a helpful series of questions for families and seniors to consider before making long-term care choices and decisions. This article from Long-Term Living.
Organization Reports Critical Shortage of Narcotic Meds Used in LTC Facilities
Read this article from Long-Term Living to find out why there is a dire shortage of the narcotic medications that are used regularly in the treatment of long-term care and hospice patients.
AARP Releases Long-Term Care Report
This article from Boomer & better marketing news talks about and links to the new 2009 report from AARP that profiles Long-Term Care and Independent Living.
CEAL Issue Brief - Medicaid: Impact on Long-Term Care
The Center of Excellence in Assisted Living (CEAL) is a non-profit collaborative of 11 organizations that builds upon the work of The Assisted Living Workgroup. Read this CEAL brief about Medicaid and how it has been affected by declining state budgets. This article from Inside Assisted Living.
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