The state of Florida wants to impose $10 monthly premiums on Medicaid recipients who are not in nursing homes. Additionally, the state is proposing a $100 fee for Medicaid patients who use emergency rooms for routine care, according to Kaiser Health News. State officials and consumer advocates say they do...
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Are For Profit Hospice Placing Profits Over People?
Some ethicists say that the goal of profitability of for profit hospice businesses interferes with the ability to provide quality end-of-life care. Robert Stone, M.D., reporting in the Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics, says that studies have shown that when for-profit hospices select longer-term patients, this results in overpayment,...
Madelon Capozziello – Executive Coach, Consultant, Facilitator
Madelon Capozziello – Executive Coach, Consultant, Facilitator Madelon is a registered nurse with many years of healthcare delivery and management experience. Madelon holds Masters of Science degrees in Organization Development and Executive Coaching and Leadership. Madelon has over 26 years of experience in healthcare, medical sales, leadership, facilitation, coaching, negotiation,...
New Alzheimer’s Care Site Promotes Community
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) unveiled an interactive “community of care” Web site that will help family caregivers meet other caregivers, learn about the brain disorder and connect “live” with experts. Called Care Crossroads, the site addresses the feelings of isolation and stigma among Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers. It...
Fresh Air Fund Needs Loving Host Families
While this is a little out of our usual realm of publication, I thought it was a good cause and the time frame for the need is closing quick. In 2010, The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family program, called Friendly Town, gave close to 5,000 New York City boys...
Physical and Emotional Health of Older Married Couples Tied Cloesly Together
A study of older married couples in the American Psychological Association’s journal Health Psychology, finds strong associations between their physical and emotional health. Spouses have a much greater impact on their partner’s health than previously known. Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Pennsylvania State University tracked the emotional...
14% of Strokes Hapen When You’re Asleep
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati as reported in Health Day News have found that 14% of strokes happen when individuals are asleep resulting in about 58,000 emergency room visits annually. According to the researchers, some of these patients would have been eligible for the clot-busting drug tPA if physicians...
Residents Rights Month October
Each year, the Consumer Voice develops a packet to help plan Residents’ Rights events during October. This year’s packet’s include tips on building community involvement in long-term care facilities, tips for visiting residents and information about residents’ rights to visitation and access. Get the packet!
1/3 Women Living with Chronic Health Conditions
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, more than one-third of women report that they live with a chronic health condition that requires ongoing medical attention. One fourth (29 percent) of women ages 50 to 64 report fair or poor health. What is scary is that even among younger women, chronic...
Having Purpose Adds Years to Your Life
Rush University studied 950 people with a mean age of 80 and found that people with a sense of purpose in life are 57% less likely to die over a five-year period than those who lack it. They also have a better chance of being mobile and able to accomplish...