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Medicare Part D premiums to rise modestly as drug discounts take effect
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The average monthly Medicare Part D premium will rise by about $1 to $30 beginning next year. That is the same time that new benefits designed to begin closing the coverage gap kick in, health officials said Wednesday.
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CLASS Act has potential to transform long-term care to insurance-based system, report says
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A new report highlights the potential impact of the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act on the future of long-term care.
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Improved Medicare Part D drug coverage leads to rise in antibiotic use, study finds
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Antibiotic use by seniors has increased as a result of better drug coverage under the Medicare Part D drug program, according to a study by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
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MRSA cases may be waning as fears of new superbug emerge
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The number of cases of the dangerous methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are declining, but a new superbug could be spreading from India, according to two reports.
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President signs bill providing more Medicaid funding to states
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President Obama Tuesday signed a bill sending $26.1 billion in aid, including $16.1 billion in Medicaid relief, to states.
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House poised to vote today on enhanced Medicaid funding bill
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Members of the House of Representatives are expected to vote today in a special session to extend Medicaid assistance to states through the first six months of 2011.
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Healthcare reforms brighten outlook for Medicare trust fund, trustees say
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The financial outlook for the seniors' healthcare program has been “substantially improved” by the new healthcare reforms, according to a new report from the Medicare Board of Trustees released Thursday.
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Newly approved flu vaccine protects against H1N1, seasonal strains
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new influenza vaccine that protects against the H1N1 strain as well as seasonal strains of the flu.
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Longevity study contains flaws, geneticists say
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A recent study in the journal Science, which found that centenarians likely share a particular set of genetic variants, had errors and its conclusions are suspect, a group of geneticists says.
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Researchers tackle electronic health record technology to improve long-term care coordination, patient outcomes
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A team of researchers at the University of Missouri is working to refine electronic health record (EHR) technology. The goal is to increase its efficiency and cost-saving benefits for long-term care.
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Butler, champion of seniors' health, dies at 83
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Dr. Robert Butler, founding director of the National Institute of Aging and a lifelong seniors' health advocate, died Sunday from complications due to acute leukemia. He was 83.
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Summer tips for seniors: Stay in air conditioning, drink plenty of water
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Summer can be dangerous for elderly and frail individuals, who are especially prone to heat-related injuries. But taking certain precautions can reduce these risks.
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End-of-life care documentation program yields care benefits for nursing home residents, study finds
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Nursing home residents who fill out forms through a certain end-of-life care documentation program are more likely to receive the care they request than those with only a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, according to a new study.
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Certain genetic variants may predict extreme longevity, study finds
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If you live to be 100, there is a good chance you have a particular set of genetic variants.
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Independent living communities sweeten deals for potential residents
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While the economy may be picking up, independent living companies are still feeling the effects of lower occupancy. As a result, many are offering deals to potential residents, according to a news report.
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Healthcare law elicits some positive reactions
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A new poll finds that more Americans feel positive about the new healthcare law, but it is unclear whether this approval will continue to rise.
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End-of-life care communication, patient assessments need improvement, researchers say
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Between 10% and 12% of the entire U.S. healthcare budget is spent treating patients during their last year of life. Despite the amount, a number of improvements that could be made to end-of-life care, according to a new report.
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Analysis examines causes of nursing home admissions among residents without dementia
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An examination of the Leipzig Longitudinal Study of the Aged examines predictors of nursing home admissions among seniors without a dementia diagnosis. It is one of the first analyses that don't consider dementia.
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Fighting bugs with bugs: 'beeglue' could prove effective in fighting MRSA
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Bees from the Pacific Northwest could be excreting a sticky, but effective, treatment for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, according to the latest buzz in biomedical research.
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Older adults enjoy better relationships with family, friends, article finds
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Older adults typically report improved relationships, whether it's a better marriage, more supportive friendships or fewer fights with siblings and family members, according to Purdue University researchers.
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