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Long Term Care News Jun 2009
Partnership could revolutionise independent dementia care
PLANS have been drawn up a for a new complex which could revolutionise the long-term care of people with dementia. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:53:24 GMT)
Why long-term care premiums are rising
Richard Alter, a retired Army Audit Agency supervisor, thought he was getting a good deal seven years ago: He signed up for long-term care insurance that claimed it would hold his premiums steady while increasing benefits by 5 percent each year. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:44:20 GMT)
AARP Pushes Lawmakers to Improve Long-Term Care
Legislation would allow more Americans to get services at home (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:07:53 GMT)
Kindred Healthcare Comments on Proposed Medicare Payment Changes for Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals
LOUISVILLE, Ky.----Kindred Healthcare, Inc. today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued late on May 29, 2009 proposed regulatory changes regarding Medicare reimbursement for long-term acute care hospitals. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:18:00 GMT)
More costly private model of foster care could save $6.3 billion in long term
( University of Washington ) In these times of trillion-dollar budgets and deficits, $6.3 billion may not seem like much money, but that's what the United States potentially could save on each group of adolescents who enter foster care every year. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:54:11 GMT)
Costly Private Model Of Foster Care May Save $6.3 Billion In The Long Term
In these times of trillion-dollar budgets and deficits, $6.3 billion may not seem like much money, but that's what the United States potentially could save on each group of adolescents who enter foster care every year.These savings could be achieved by using a more intensive and more costly private model of foster care than programs offered by public agencies across the country, according to new ... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:16:11 GMT)
Kohl to Seek Regulation of Long-Term Care Insurance at Hearing
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- Long-term care insurance may not be a “cure-all” for the estimated 12 million Americans who will require such care by 2020, according to Senator Herb Kohl, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:01:01 GMT)
Bill would open elderly care options
Health-care officials are split over the Community Choice Act, a federal bill designed to open up more long-term health-care options for the elderly and disabled. The bill is currently before two separate congressional committees. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:56:37 GMT)
Kohl to Seek Regulation of Long-Term Care Insurance at Hearing
Providers such as Genworth Financial Inc. are reporting losses and others such as Conseco Inc. are increasing premiums, which raises questions about the viability of the industry, Kohl said in remarks prepared for a Washington hearing today. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:59:45 GMT)
Video: Plan for Long Term Care Before the Crisis Hits
Term Care Needs; Economic uncertainty and increased longevity add urgency (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:40:00 GMT)
Improving long-term care residence
Brian Yuke, chairman of the Bonnechere Manor Auditorium Committee, announced the launch of a fundraising campaign to help build an auditorium for Bonnechere Manor in the town of Renfrew.[...] (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:27:34 GMT)
Kohl Seeks Regulation of Long-Term Care Insurance
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- Long-term care insurance may not be a “cure-all” for the estimated 12 million Americans who will require such care by 2020, according to Senator Herb Kohl, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:47:53 GMT)
Kohl Seeks Regulation of Long-Term Care Insurance (Update2)
Providers such as Genworth Financial Inc. are reporting losses and others such as Conseco Inc. are increasing premiums, which raises questions about the viability of the industry, Kohl said at a Washington hearing today. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:01:30 GMT)
Steinhaus awarded for long-term care support
Dutchess County Executive William Steinhaus has received the NY Connects "Excellence in Leadership" Award from the state Office for the Aging and the New York State Association of Counties. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:15:42 GMT)
AARP Pushes Lawmakers To Improve Long-Term Care - Legislation Would Allow More Americans To Get Services At Home
As lawmakers return to Washington to tackle health care reform, AARP is pressing them to improve the country's long-term care system as a part of comprehensive reform. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:11:52 GMT)
Coalition Continues Fight for Long-Term Services and Supports in Health Care Reform
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) and 70 aging and disability organizations joined again to ensure long-term services and supports (LTSS) are part of health care reform legislation. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:51:00 GMT)
Genworth Financial Voices Support for Proposed Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act: Testimony Before the Senate ...
In a hearing yesterday before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Buck Stinson, president, insurance products at Genworth Financial, Inc. , expressed support for the proposed Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act of 2009 and applauded efforts at both the federal and state level to encourage consumers to take responsibility for future long term care costs. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:41:00 GMT)
Wait for long-term care nearing end
• Family Care – an 11-county, long-term-support program for functional and Medicaid-eligible individuals – kicked off in Washburn County. You must be a Registered User to view the rest of the story. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:54:06 GMT)
Legislator: NAIC Should Regulate Long-Term Care
Senator Herb Kohl, (D-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, plans to introduce long-term care legislation at a Washington hearing today that will force providers to a standardized method of handling claims and transferring policies between states, as well as to enhanced regulatory compliance around increasing premiums. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:02:14 GMT)
EpiCept Releases New Data Demonstrating Long-Term Durability Of Ceplene In Sustaining Leukemia-Free Survival
EpiCept Corporation (Nasdaq and OMX Nordic Exchange: EPCT) has released new long-term data showing that the use of Ceplene® when administered in conjunction with low-dose interleukin-2 (IL-2) provides durable protection from leukemia relapse in patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), based on a minimum of six years of follow-up. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:12:17 GMT)
S’pore needs to build up long term care sector
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans often come across the three Ms in healthcare — Medisave, Medishield and Medifund. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:24:49 GMT)
Interim Analysis of Long-Term Data with ONGLYZA (saxagliptin) When Added to Metformin in People with Inadequately ...
PRINCETON, N.J. & WILMINGTON, Del.----Results from an interim analysis of a long-term Phase 3 study at 102 weeks with ONGLYZA™ , an investigational, selective, reversible inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 enzyme under joint development by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and AstraZeneca , when added to metformin in people with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes, demonstrated an overall ... (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT)
Interim Analysis of Long-Term Data with ONGLYZA (saxagliptin) When Added to Metformin in People with Inadequately ...
Results from an interim analysis of a long-term Phase 3 study at 102 weeks with ONGLYZA (saxagliptin), an investigational, selective, ... (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:15:06 GMT)
S’pore needs to build up long—term care sector
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans often come across the three Ms in healthcare — Medisave, Medishield and Medifund. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:37:57 GMT)
The Hindu Business Line : Banks seek tax sops for long-term FDs
Mumbai, June 6 With depositors showing a distinct proclivity to park their funds in short-term fixed deposits, banks have moved the Finance Minister to consider suitable amendments to Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, so that long-term FDs become attractive. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:31:05 GMT)
AAHSA Expert To Speak To Help Committee Briefing on Health Care Reform and Long-Term Services and Support
Harkin to Host Event With Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:20:00 GMT)
Revolutionary project aims to shape health and social care
A REVOLUTIONARY project being launched in the North East aims to help shape the long-term provision of health and social care services for the benefit of older people. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:53:47 GMT)
Protecting The Value Of Long-Term Care Insurance
Today, U.S. Senators Mel Martinez (R-FL) and Herb Kohl (D-WI) of the Special Committee on Aging examined the long-term care insurance industry. The high cost of long-term care and the current economic instability are creating significant financial planning challenges for baby-boomers, seniors, and individual states. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:11:08 GMT)
New Study Examines Long-Term Care Insurance Claims
The largest open long-term care insurance claim has surpassed $1.2 million in paid benefits , according to a just-released report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:34:30 GMT)
Socket Mobile and Optimus EMR Team to Mobilize Long-Term Care
Socket Mobile, Inc., an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, and Optimus EMR, Inc., a provider of electronic medical records to the long-term care industry, have partnered to launch a joint solution for long-term care facilities. (Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:30:00 GMT)
Insurance Leader Praises Senator Kennedy for Promoting Long-Term Care Aid for All Americans as Part of Health Reform
Lasting Illnesses and Disabilities, Not Just Acute Ones (Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:30:00 GMT)
Examining the options for care funding
BY 2050 there will be twice as many people aged over 85 as there are today and one respected body, The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), says that spending on long -term care will need to increase fourfold to meet the need. (Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:45:24 GMT)
Senior Market Sales Launches LTCforAgents.com, an Online Training Center for Long-Term Care Insurance Agents
Senior Market Sales, Inc., has launched a new online training center for agents in the Long-Term Care insurance market, LTCforAgents.com. The site features webinars, Brainshark presentations, articles, online quoting and carrier-approved marketing materials, all aimed at helping financial and insurance professionals better serve LTCi consumers. (Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:29:00 GMT)
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