In some States, Medicaid costs are going up, coverage is going down, and lives are being snuffed short

December 14, 2010 by

Massachusetts’ Medicaid program enjoyed success, at least initially. Boston (.com) reported that the state’s Medicaid program enrolled about 250,000 new members since mid-2006. What’s more is that the success of Massachusetts … [Read more...]

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Filed Under: New York Times, Arizona, Budget Cuts, donor, Massachusetts, Transplant, Medicaid

The Perfect Holiday Caregiver: It’s all a state of mind

December 13, 2010 by

The holidays are always a wonderful time of year for family gatherings, reflection on what we have and the spirit of giving. The television is packed with specials showing relationships and families coming together for the … [Read more...]

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Filed Under: caregiver, Medicare, Medicaid, elder abuse, healthcare, caregiving

Evan Farr quoted by Fox News on healthcare privacy

December 9, 2010 by

The WikiLeaks security breach has stirred much conversation...but not just regarding the leaked cables themselves. The entire ordeal is raising numerous questions ranging from national security to constitutional issues.FOX News … [Read more...]

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Filed Under: Medicare, Medicaid, jullian assange, WikiLeaks, health it, healthcare, obama

Should the WikiLeaks fiasco raise healthcare privacy concerns?

December 2, 2010 by

Read the FULL Article here With roughly 250,000 documents released by WikiLeaks and with the aid of some popular media outlets, the ramifications of the diplomatic cables will be far-reaching. My initial thoughts were mixed: … [Read more...]

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Filed Under: WikiLeaks, healthcare, veterans, 9/11, cables, IT, julian, national security, privacy, U.S.A., Medicaid, Medicare

Bride-to-be paralyzed after prank gone wrong: Forced to choose marriage or Medicaid

November 22, 2010 by

Although this tragic story does not involve "elder law" per se, it does highlight the strict eligibility rules that Medicaid recipients must adhere to. Moreover, it perhaps calls into question some of the policies that may bring … [Read more...]

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Filed Under: Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid, paralyzed

Power to the Patients! New Rules Forbid Discrimination in Medicare Facilities

November 19, 2010 by

Patient advocates have commented by the thousands in an effort to end any real or perceived discrimination. In April, 2010, President Obama echoed these pleas...as of this week, new rules have been established and will go into … [Read more...]

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Filed Under: Medicare, CMS, Equal Rights, HHS, Medicaid, Patient Rights, President Obama
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