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Medicare Weighs Opening Website To Include Consumers’ Comments On Doctors
Medical groups oppose the move because it could unfairly damage a doctor’s reputation. In other Medicare news, beneficiaries are warned about protecting the new cards coming out next year, and federal officials relax some rules for people in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Fallout From Rolling Back DACA Would Ripple Through Health Care Industry
Surveys of DACA beneficiaries reveal that about one-fifth of them work in the health care and educational sector, suggesting a potential loss of tens of thousands of workers from in-demand job categories like home health aide and nursing assistant.
El secreto de la felicidad crónica en el otoño de la vida
Expertos aseguran que enfocarse en las cosas que sí se pueden hacer, en vez de sufrir por algunas de las limitaciones de la edad, ayuda a los adultos mayores a ser más felices.
The Secret To Chronic Happiness As You Age
Happy doesn’t always mean healthy. These older adults are still finding joy in spite of their physical challenges.
End-Of-Life Talks Taking Backseat To Promises Of Immunotherapy Miracles
“In the oncology community, there’s this concept of ‘no one should die without a dose of immunotherapy,’” said Dr. Eric Roeland, an oncologist and palliative care specialist. “And it’s almost in lieu of having discussions about advance-care planning, so they’re kicking the can down the street.” In other public health news: prostate cancer, home visits for moms, later-in-life fatherhood, herpes vaccine tests and more.
Soul Purpose: Seniors With Strong Reasons To Live Often Live Stronger
New research bolsters evidence that older adults with a sense of purpose are less likely to see their health decline with age. The question is: How does one cultivate more meaning and motivation in life?
A selection of opinions on public health issues from around the country.
A selection of opinions on public health issues from around the country.
Media outlets report on news from Missouri, Ohio, Georgia, Idaho, California, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Maryland.
Instances Of Elderly Abuse Rampant, HHS IG Investigators Find
Investigators in the the Health and Human Services Inspector General’s Office have been auditing cases of abuse in nursing homes. They issued an “early alert” on their finding because the situation was so dire.
Elder Abuse: ERs Learn How To Protect A Vulnerable Population
An emergency department at New York-Presbyterian Hospital trains staff to recognize signs of elder abuse and help victims.
Viewpoints: Health Risks And Information Security; How To Catch Up On Medical Drones
A selection of opinions on public health issues from around the country.
Media outlets report on news from Maryland, Ohio, Iowa, California, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Florida and Pennsylvania.
Company Claims Heating, Rather Than Burning, Cigarettes Drastically Cuts Cancer Risk
But health advocates are skeptical, and are urging the Food and Drug Administration to carefully review the method before approving it. In other public health news: talcum powder and cancer, aging like an athlete and “mini organs.”
Dying At Home In An Opioid Crisis: Hospices Grapple With Stolen Meds
As more patients receive hospice care at home, some of the powerful, addictive drugs they’re prescribed are ending up in the wrong hands.
Business Groups Bemoan Medicare’s ‘Step Backward’ On Payments Based On Value
The Trump administration’s decision last week to slow down efforts to move to bundled payments for some surgeries has raised concerns. Also, Stat looks at the new Medicare information on hospices
Despite Advance Directive, Dementia Patient Denied Last Wish, Says Spouse
Oregon court says Alzheimer’s patient Nora Harris must be spoon-fed. But her husband says she never wanted to live like this.
Opinion writers offer their thoughts on the issues facing the health law.
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