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Long Term Care News Mar 2013

Genworth Financial Exploits Obamacare Loophole To Charge Women More For Insurance
Many women soon can thank Obamacare for ensuring that they won't have to pay higher health insurance premiums than men. But elderly women can't say the same of long-term care insurance. (Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:12:06 -0800)

Wolk works to strengthen protection for long-term care residents
State Sen. Lois Wolk introduced legislation last week to increase penalties for long-term care providers that hinder investigations by California's Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.Wolk's Senate Bill 609 would increase penalties, unchanged for 30 years, for long-term care providers that inhibit the (Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:48:15 -0800)

Long-Term Care Facilities Are Using Perks More Often to Attract and Retain Quality Employees
Employee perks programs can help nursing home and assisted living owner-operators to attract better workers and to lower turnover.Monsey, New York (PRWEB) March 04, 2013 Last fall, the Weiss family visited the Pine Valley Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, a long-term care facility in Spring Valley, New York, for a family celebration with their grandfather, a resident at Pine Valley. ... (Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:14:26 -0800)

Swisscom Signs NetCracker to Long-Term Maintenance Agreement for IP Service Fulfillment Solution
NetCracker Technology announced today that it has signed a long-term software maintenance agreement to support Swisscom Ltd’s IP Service Fulfillment solution. NetCracker has been a strategic partner with Swisscom on a number of complex transformation projects over the years, most recently designing and deploying their Fiber and Copper IP Service Fulfillment and Assurance solution. (Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0800)

Focus on long-term weather changes: Hunt
The federal opposition says it may have been a hot summer but it's the long-term weather trends that matter on climate change. (Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:48:40 -0800)

Long Term Care Insurance Industry Pays $6.6 Billion In Benefits
LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Some 264,000 individuals were receiving long term care insurance benefit payments as of December 31, 2012 according to a just-released report.(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn ... (Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:18:00 -0800)

NTT DATA, Inc. Announces Expanded Relationship with Ernest Health
NTT DATA, Inc., a leading healthcare technologies and IT services provider, today announced an expanded relationship with Ernest Health, Inc., owner and operator of acute inpatient rehabilitation and long-term acute care hospitals. (Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:30:00 -0800)

Children’s Inheritance First to Go When Paying for Long-Term Care Costs
Those expecting to leave loved ones an inheritance should not bank on it – especially if they are not planning for long-term care costs in retirement. According to a Nationwi (Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800)

Fitch Affirms Baptist Health Care Corp's (FL) Rev Bonds 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'BBB+' long-term rating on the following Baptist Health Care Corporation's outstanding debt: (Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:03:00 -0800)

What to Do When Long-Term-Care Insurance Premiums Rise
Most insurers let you reduce coverage to avoid a rate hike. (Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:58:10 -0800)

Long-Term-Care Coverage Costlier for Women
One insurer is set to raise rates for women, and other carriers may soon follow. (Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:06:00 -0800)

WellCare Approved To Expand Its New York Managed Long - Term Care Services
TAMPA, Fla. (March 5, 2013) - WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) today announced that the New York State Department of Health (DOH) has approved WellCare of New York, Inc.`s expansion of its Advocate ... (Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:31:02 GMT)

WellCare approved to expand its NY managed long - term care services
WellCare approved to expand its NY managed long - term care services (Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:32:26 GMT)

The Best And Worst States For Long - Term Care
A new study by AARP ranks the 50 states and the District of Columbia on the quality and accessibility of their long - term care supports and services. The ratings look at affordability and access; choice of setting and providers; quality of life and care ; and support for family caregivers. These are the 10 best. (Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:09:41 GMT)

Long - term care : elderly face long wait for cap on fees
Pensioners will wait "a long time" before the Government limits the cost of their care , a health minister has admitted. (Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:56:24 GMT)

Concerns mount over province's new bath policy
There is some skepticism building about how long term care centres will be able to give residents two baths a week without getting extra money from the province. (Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:42:07 GMT)

Genworth Announces Temporary Suspension of Individual Long Term Care Insurance Sales in California
RICHMOND, Va., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) today announced a suspension of sales of individual long term care insurance products in California, California Choice ... (Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:58:00 GMT)

Firm suspends long - term care sales in California
Genworth Financial suspends long - term care sales in California as it tries to win approval for new product (Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:16:52 GMT)

Learn how to finance long - term care at Nichols Library
The startling fact is that almost 70 percent of people older than 65 will need some type of long - term care . This statistic from the National Clearinghouse for Long - Term Care Information sharply illustrates the need for this vital service. But exactly how do you plan for this costly but critical assistance? Kathy Reuter, well-known educator and consumer advocate has some ideas, suggestions and ... (Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:20:06 GMT)

WellCare to Expand Existing Lines
WellCare Health Plans revealed that the New York Department of Health has sanctioned expansion of its Advocate Medicaid Managed Long - Term Care health plans (Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:14:01 GMT)

Genworth Suspends California Long - Term Care Sales
Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) , the provider of life insurance and mortgage guaranties, said it is suspending sales of individual long - term care coverage in California as the company works to start replacement offerings with better returns. (Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:24:49 GMT)

Discrimination or good business?
Some of the leading long - term care insurance companies have recently announced that they will soon offer policies that have different rates for men and women. (Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:02:03 GMT)

Elizabeth O'Brien's Retire Well: Women face a new long - term care dilemma
Prices for long - term care insurance will soon reflect the reality that women live longer and file more claims than men. Genworth, the biggest writer of long - term care policies, will start rolling out gender-based pricing next month for women who apply for coverage individually, and the company’s competitors are expected to follow suit. (Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:15:58 GMT)

Newer Long Term Care Insurance Options Offer Significant Savings
Newer options are enabling individuals in their 50s and 60s to obtain more affordable long term care insurance protection. A just-released report suggests ways current choices and comparison-shopping can ... (Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:18:00 GMT)

Advocat Announces 2012 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Advocat Inc. a premier provider of long term care services primarily in the Southeast and Southwest, today announced its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012. The ... (Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:10:26 GMT)

Local nursing homes leading movement to reduce chemical restraints
Ventura County long - term care watchdogs and nursing homes are helping lead a national movement to reduce the use of powerful drugs aimed at controlling the behavior of people with dementia, according to leaders of a Thursday forum. (Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:30:00 GMT)

Officials, state workers criticize different health coverage rate hikes in California
The increases are largely set to hit small businesses, individual plans and long - term care coverage. (Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:19:54 GMT)

New Genworth Product for California
Genworth Financial Inc. has come up with a new individual long term care insurance product in California named Privileged Choice Flex. (Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:18:34 GMT)

County takes over patient-advocacy program
An organization that has befriended, defended and advocated for local long - term care facility residents for decades is scheduled to be permanently dismantled at the end of the month, with its services to then be provided by the county. (Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:17:01 GMT)

Beth Myerson: Yes, the new health care law will bring needed reforms
The new Affordable Care Act provides both short- and long - term plans for health improvement. Its success depends on full... (Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:16:05 GMT)

Exporting Grandma? Some German elderly head abroad for nursing care
Long - term nursing insurance is a pillar the German welfare model, but the system is increasingly stressed by the aging population – leading some elderly to go to other EU countries for care . (Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:13:49 GMT)

Shop for long - term care insurance
Long - term care insurance is getting to be a more expensive retirement planning option, but if you shop around, you can find better deals, according the 2013 National Long - Term Care Insurance Price Index released last week by the American Association for Long - Term Care Insurance, a trade group. (Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:33:42 GMT)

Agent Link Attends 13th Annual ILTCI Conference and Presents Insurance Marketing Techniques to Receptive Audience
The President and Co-Founder of Agent Link successfully met with Intercompany Long Term Care Insurance Conference attendees to discuss insurance agent recruitment and effective lead generation.Tampa, FL (PRWEB) March 13, 2013 Agent Link, a leading full-service marketing and public relations firm serving insurance agents and insurance marketers, attended the 13th Annual Intercompany Long Term ... (Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:02:33 GMT)

Agent Link Attends 13th Annual ILTCI Conference and Presents Insurance Marketing Techniques to Receptive Audience
The President and Co-Founder of Agent Link successfully met with Intercompany Long Term Care Insurance Conference attendees to discuss insurance agent recruitment and effective lead generation. (PRWeb March 13, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:05:46 GMT)

TAX ALERT: Federal/State Incentives Can Make Long - Term Care Insurance More Attractive
KIRKLAND, Wash., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Considering long - term care insurance? Tax time may be a good time to move your decision to the front burner, because the premiums of many policyholders may ... (Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT)

The Texas Coalition for Long Term Care Business Warns No New Medicaid Funding for Nursing Homes Will Hurt Rural ...
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Concerned that rural-based long term care businesses supporting skilled nursing care in Texas will be negatively impacted by repeated Medicaid and Medicare funding cuts already being absorbed by nursing homes, the Texas Coalition for Long Term Care Business (CLTCB) urged state legislators today to make elder care a priority during ongoing ... (Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:31:00 GMT)

White House Finally Fills Out Long - Term Care Commission
The White House finally appointed the last three members of the congressional long - term care commission, making it possible for the panel to get down to work. (Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:56:30 GMT)

THCA: Senate Finance Committee's SB 1 Shortchanges Texas Seniors' Nursing Home Care Despite Growing Threats
State Long Term Care Leader Says Significantly More Focus Needed on Adequacy of Texas Seniors' State Medicaid RatesAUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Texas nursing home patients and the facilities that provide for their care scramble to cope with a successive series of deep Medicaid and Medicare funding cuts, the Texas Health Care Association (THCA) today said that SB 1 ... (Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:57:00 GMT)

THCA: Senate Finance Committee's SB 1 Shortchanges Texas Seniors' Nursing Home Care Despite Growing Threats
State Long Term Care Leader Says Significantly More Focus Needed on Adequacy of Texas Seniors' State Medicaid Rates AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Texas nursing home patients and the facilities that provide for their care scramble to cope with a... (Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:12:50 GMT)

Magnolia Manor recognizes Long Term Care Administrator’s Week this week
Magnolia Manor Nursing Center honors its Administrator, Susie Fussell, RN, LNHA, and Assistant Administrator Daron Butler, LNHA, during Long Term Care Administrator’s Week, March 10-16. (Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:57:55 GMT)

Warren County Freeholders discuss long - term health care facilities
The Board of Chosen Freeholders of Warren County listened to a presentation of options regarding the revenue stream at Warren Haven, a long - term healthcare facility in the County. “I want to stress that we are exploring many options to expand our revenue base,” commented Freeholder Director Jason Sarnoski. He continued by stating that the presentation was an “information gathering session.” “The ... (Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:34:15 GMT)

Advocat Announces Name Change
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Advocat Inc. , a premier provider of long term care services primarily in the Southeast and Southwest, today announced that the Company will be changing its legal name to Diversicare ... (Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT)

Women to pay More Than Men for Long - Term Care Insurance
Women thinking about buying long - term care insurance might want to shop for coverage sooner than later. (Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:36:53 GMT)

Man charged in woman's death at seniors residence in Scarborough
A 72-year-old woman was beaten to death at a Long Term Care facility in Scarborough last night. (Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:44:56 GMT)

"Make it safe" for long - term care residents, front-line staff urge health minister
Offer condolences to family of slain resident, resume call for increased staffing levels (Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:12:37 GMT)

Health minister must call a coroner's inquest into LTC beating death-CUPE Ontario
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 15, 2013) - Following the tragic beating death of one long - term care resident and the assault on a second resident, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario today called on Ontario's health minister to follow up on long -standing coroner's inquest recommendations that will make nursing homes safer for residents. (Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:57:47 GMT)

Union, nurses’ association call for coroner’s inquest into nursing home killing
In the wake of the killing of a 72-year-old resident of a Scarborough long - term care home, the union representing its employees and the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario are calling for an inquest into the death. Criticizing the province for acting slowly on recommendations from a 2005 inquiry into a double homicide at another retirement home, the Canadian Union of Public Employees said ... (Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:19:22 GMT)

Study of Long - Term Care Applications Indicates Marriage Discounts Strong Proxy for Gender Ratings
CompleteLongTermCare.com is a product of LTC Global, Inc., which provides financing to the Long Term Care insurance marketplace and operates several senior market insurance agencies, including ACSIA Long Term Care , Inc. (ACSIA.com) and United Insurance Group Agency, Inc. (UIGInc.com).Fort Myers, Florida (PRWEB) March 16, 2013 CompleteLongTermCare. ... (Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:02:35 GMT)

Is Ontario and the GTA ready to care for its seniors?
A homicide in a Toronto seniors’ home is raising questions about long - term care home capacity in Ontario, where demand is expected to grow significantly over the next decade as the so-called Baby Boomer generation ages. (Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:52:27 GMT)

CUPE calls for 'adequate' staffing in seniors' care facilities
A homicide in a Toronto seniors’ home is raising questions about long - term care home capacity in Ontario, where demand is expected to grow significantly over the next decade as the so-called Baby Boomer generation ages. (Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:42:18 GMT)

Unions want inquest into nursing home death
TORONTO - Two unions who represent employees in nursing homes are calling for a coroner's inquest into the death of a resident of a Toronto long - term care facility. (Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:04:36 GMT)

Nursing home death triggers call for inquest
TORONTO - Two organizations that represent employees in nursing homes are calling for a coroner's inquest into the death of a resident of a Toronto long - term care facility. The Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario say an inquest would bring (Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:09:34 GMT)

Nursing home death triggers calls for inquest
Two organizations that represent employees in nursing homes are calling for a coroner’s inquest into the death of a resident at a Toronto long - term care facility. (Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:27:02 GMT)

Get With The Plan: Cost of long - term care is couple's main worry
An unexpected long - term care insurance cost could hurt this couple's financial plan. (Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:48:04 GMT)

Advocat Is Now Diversicare Healthcare Services
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Diversicare Healthcare Services , a premier provider of long term care services primarily in the Southeast and Southwest, has changed its legal name, effective today, in alignment with ... (Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT)

Seniors in long - term care getting antibiotics for too long
Many seniors in long - term care are given antibiotics for longer than likely needed, a new Canadian study suggests. (Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:42:39 GMT)

Some seniors getting antibiotics for too long ; doctor preference may trump need
TORONTO - Many seniors living in long - term care facilities could and probably should be put on shorter courses of antibiotics when they have bacterial infections, a new study suggests. (Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:27:15 GMT)

Not Interested in Long - Term Care Insurance? How About Short- Term Care Insurance?
Long - Term Care insurance too expensive? How about short- term care insurance? (Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:38:44 GMT)

Some seniors getting antibiotics for too long ; doctor preference may trump need
TORONTO - Many seniors living in long - term care facilities could and probably should be put on shorter courses of antibiotics when they have bacterial infections, a new study suggests. It found that nearly half of antibiotic prescriptions written for Ontario seniors in long - term care in 2010 (Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:39:49 GMT)

Walgreens and Alliance Boots Announce Strategic, Long - Term Relationship with AmerisourceBergen
Walgreen Co. , the largest retail drugstore chain in the United States, and Alliance Boots GmbH, a leading international pharmacy-led health and beauty gro (Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMT)

Premier Pharmacy Services Installs the Complete ShortCycleRx(R) Workflow Solution From TCGRx
Premier Pharmacy Services, a long - term care pharmacy in Seattle, WA, has implemented a comprehensive system that will allow them to provide more services as well as short cycle dispensing to their customers. ... (Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT)

Some seniors prescribed antibiotics for too long , study finds
It found that nearly half of antibiotic prescriptions written for Ontario seniors in long - term care in 2010 were for treatment courses longer than seven days, which in most cases would be unnecessarily lengthy (Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:22:20 GMT)

Barry Dolowich: Long - term care insurance premium deductions
Q: I purchased long - term care insurance in 2012 and have been told that I will be able to get a tax deduction for the premiums I paid. Is this true? A: Long - term care insurance provides certainty that home health care and nursing home services will be available when and if they are needed. (Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:08:43 GMT)

Despite better economy, retirement fears rise
Only half of those surveyed expect that they will have enough money. Medical expenses and long - term care costs add to the concerns. (Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:54:17 GMT)

'Pay for long - term care with National Insurance on pensions'
Pensioners could have to pay National Insurance contributions on their income if the Government adopts a think tank's suggestions for paying for long - term care . (Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:30:05 GMT)

'Pay for long - term care with National Insurance on pensions'
Pensioners could have to pay National Insurance contributions on their income - an extra 12pc - if the Government adopts a think tank's suggestions. (Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:05:44 GMT)

Schulfer column: The changing face of long - term care insurance
There is both bad news and good news when looking at long - term care insurance. Long - term care is essential for many in the baby boom generation. The over-65 demographic in the U.S. (Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:02:46 GMT)

Americans Proactively Managing Risk in Long - Term Financial Security Planning
MILWAUKEE, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans continue to proactively plan to mitigate the impact of risks on their long - term financial security, as evidenced by the demand for Northwestern Mutual's ... (Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:23:00 GMT)

Why Long - Term Care for U.S. Seniors is Headed for 'Crisis'
Photo by John Moore/Getty Images The roller coaster often starts in the middle of the night with a long -distance phone call. "Miss Bowser," the caller begins tentatively. "It's about your Mother." And that's how my chaotic ride through the years of taking care of Mom got going. It ended 10 years later when she died at the age of 90. Throughout this downward spiral of life, I had power of ... (Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:08:37 GMT)

Elderly care workshop to be held
MT. VERNON — A workshop designed for anyone concerned with in-home and long - term care of elderly citizens will be held from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 11 at the Mt. Vernon Airport. (Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:08:17 GMT)

Our coming deficits are driven by old people, not health inflation
You've heard — perhaps on this very blog! — that our long - term deficits are almost entirely driven by health- care costs. That's true over the next 50, 60, 70 years, which is, absurdly, the time frame people often talk in. But over the next 20 years, it's not quite right. Read full article (Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:32:32 GMT)

Know the rules on premiums for long - term - care policies
How much and when can long - term - care insurance premiums be increased? It depends upon the type of the policy you buy. (Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:29:57 GMT)

NHS remote monitoring 'costs more'
Remotely monitoring patients with long - term conditions is not more cost effective than usual care , a large UK trial suggests. (Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:07:38 GMT)

Investments Needed to Ensure Safe, Quality Care for Long Term Care Residents
TORONTO , March 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Fiscal challenges cannot trump continued investments to ensure residents in Ontario's long term care homes receive high quality care in safe environments.That was the message ... (Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT)

Funds needed to save Pendleton Manor
FRANKLIN - After 37 years of providing long term care and service to the community, Pendleton Manor is in danger of closing if structural repairs and renovations aren't undertaken, according to County Commissioner Gene McConnell, who serves on a $3... (Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:42:09 GMT)

LTC Global to Enter 10th Year of Long Term Care Insurance Sales in 2013
Baby Boomers are among the curious as they explore their Medicare options.Fort Myers, Florida (PRWEB) March 23, 2013 The tenth anniversary of LTC Global Inc.’s acquisition of ACSIA® Long Term Care , Inc. comes at a time of potential tremendous growth in the Long Term Care insurance industry, a market which has slowed down in the past five years because of the economy. ... (Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:02:23 GMT)

LTC Global to Enter 10th Year of Long Term Care Insurance Sales in 2013
Baby Boomers are among the curious as they explore their Medicare options. (PRWeb March 23, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:14:43 GMT)

Waiting list for long - term care set to expire
Outagamie County officials say a landmark is just around the corner for the aging, the disabled and their loved ones. (Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:32:34 GMT)

Higher Long Term Care Insurance Costs for Single Women Due Next Month
Starting as soon as April women will pay more for long term care insurance. (Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:26:23 GMT)

Is Long - Term Care Insurance Just a Ripoff?
Recent massive premium hikes have many policyholders fuming. (Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:19:44 GMT)

A Winding Road to Benefits From Long - Term Care Insurance
After months of exchanges of information, a woman who had a stroke is denied benefits under a long - term care policy. Her son-in-law asks the Haggler to intervene. (Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:16:58 GMT)

How insurance covers Alzheimer's: A look at Medicare, long - term care , Medicaid
One in eight people 65 and older suffer from Alzheimer's disease -- a sobering statistic for the growing number of baby boomers crossing that age threshold. And the costs can be an "overwhelming financial burden," says Carol Steinberg, executive vice president of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. (Sun, 24 Mar 2013 06:58:45 GMT)

August opening for long - term care facility
It’s been more than a year since New Beginnings Community Center announced plans to build a group home on Sound Avenue for people with traumatic brain injuries who need long - term care but are too young for nursing homes. And although a storm-packed fall and winter slowed down fundraising, the effort is still going strong, said [...] (Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:14:24 GMT)

Expense and Emotions Affect Decisions About Long - Term Care
Long - term care insurance is becoming increasingly complex and expensive, and it can be difficult to separate emotions from the financial considerations. (Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:44:26 GMT)

Omnicare and WellCare Partner to Improve Health Outcomes in Long - Term Care Market
CINCINNATI , March 25, 2013 - Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE: OCR) and WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) announced today an agreement to provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services to WellCare beneficiaries ... (Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:02:02 GMT)

Newman Long Term Care Announces Strategic Alliance with Modern Woodmen of America
As 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day, two leading financial planning and insurance firms team up to help solve the nation’s growing long - term care needs. (PRWeb March 25, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:15:52 GMT)

Should Long - Term Care Be an Entitlement?
Affordability gap for senior care is growing, and there is little discussion about how to close it. (Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:14:27 GMT)

Should Long - Term Care Be an Entitlement?
The elderly have always needed help in their later years. It has come mainly from family members, and this continues to be the case. But today's family is far smaller and more likely to be geographically scattered than in the past. These trends are expected to become more pronounced. Add in rising numbers of older Americans and the outlook is for a nation increasingly unable to have the time or ... (Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:28:49 GMT)

Life Insurance Could Become Long - Term Care Solution
Life Care Funding to Testify Before Texas House for Legislation Supporting Life Insurance Policies to Supplement Medicaid Long Term Care Services   Bills HB 2383 and SB 1321 Provide Life Policy Conversion (Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:45:16 GMT)

Bill to expand disability care passes Senate
Bill to expand disability care passes Senate Houston Chronicle Copyright 2013 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 8:12 pm, Monday, March 25, 2013 An additional 12,000 disabled Texans would qualify for long - term disability under a Medicaid reform bill the state Senate unanimously passed Monday. (Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:06:53 GMT)

Should Long - Term Care Be an Entitlement?
Affordability gap for senior care is growing, and there is little discussion about how to close it. (Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:36:06 GMT)

Talyst's InSite Remote Dispensing Technology - Compliant With Short-Cycle Dispensing
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Talyst's, a market leader in pharmacy automation, supports long - term care pharmacies and facilities nationwide with its InSite(R) Remote Dispensing System. InSite ensures long - term care ... (Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:54:42 GMT)

Buyers of Long - Term Care Insurance Prefer Home Care
Some consumers see long - term care insurance as a way to help them stay out of a nursing home and in their own homes longer. (Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:43:34 GMT)

Long - term care : Expense, emotions part of planning dilemma
The emotional impact of witnessing the decline of a family member or helping to care for one is often the reason people seek coverage for long - term care , people who work in the aging field say (Carrns, 3/25). (Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:44:55 GMT)

ORPEA: Strong Increase in 2012 Results
ORPEA (Paris:ORP), the leading European player in Long - Term Care (nursing homes), Post-Acute Care and Psychiatric Care , has today announced its consolidated results 1 for the financial year to 31 December 2012. (Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:11:18 GMT)

Springdale Healthcare Celebrates 27 Years of Physical Rehab and Long Term Care
Springdale Healthcare Center has enjoyed providing care for the elderly since 1986.Camden, SC (PRWEB) March 27, 2013 Springdale Healthcare Center is proud to be celebrating 27 years of Physical Rehabilitation and Long term Care in their facility. Since 1986, they have been providing long term care and rehabilitation services to the elderly.Springdale Healthcare Center lends their success to ... (Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:32:31 GMT)

Policy Experts Agree: The U.S. System for Financing Long - Term Care is Crumbling
America?s system for financing long - term care is failing, and the window for creating a payment system that works is rapidly closing. That was the conclusion of a morning- long expert session sponsored last week by the SCAN Foundation. (Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:12:02 GMT)

Intellitec Solutions Booth at HealthMEDX User Group to Feature Dynamics GP
Firm to feature accounting solutions designed specifically for the long term care communityWilmington, DE (PRWEB) March 28, 2013 Intellitec Solutions, will be a Silver Sponsor of the 10th Annual HealthMEDX User Group Conference April 10th - 12th in Branson, MO. HealthMEDX has long been recognized as a top provider of software solutions for the long term care industry. Intellitec Solutions will ... (Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:18:31 GMT)

ElderBranch Explores Innovations in Nursing Home Care
While the media tends to focus on negative headlines across the long - term care industry, many facilities are undertaking sincere efforts to improve patient care . As part of an on-going series on nursing home innovations, ElderBranch has taken a look at two successful quality improvement programs implemented at a number of long - term care facilities.New York, NY (PRWEB) March 28, 2013 As part of ... (Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:38:24 GMT)

YOUR MIND ON MONEY: No one-size-fits-all solution for long - term care
Perhaps the most difficult financial planning subject to address is the question of long - term care . (Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:08:00 GMT)

Omnicare and WellCare Partner to Improve Health Outcomes in Long - Term Care Market
CINCINNATI , March 25, 2013 - Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE: OCR) and WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) announced today an agreement to provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services to WellCare beneficiaries ... (Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:22:04 GMT)

Vibra Healthcare Announces Interim Management Agreement With Complex Care Hospital Of Idaho
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibra Healthcare, LLC ("Vibra"), an owner and operator of Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospitals and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals (IRF) ... (Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:42:00 GMT)

A Wake-Up Call for Ladies: Act Now to Save 20-40% on the Real “Girl’s Best Friend”
Long - term care insurance will soon cost more for many women. Minnesota-based Newman Long Term Care explains why, and offers free educational guide to women. (PRWeb March 29, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:09:23 GMT)

Dodge the Long - Term Care Insurance Mess
The platonic guardians of retirement advise us to buy long - term care insurance. Protect your family from the devastating costs of nursing homes, they say. You are supposed to start chipping in premiums at a young age like 55, building up equity that covers you much later in life. (Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:40:41 GMT)

Community Care RX (CCRX) Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary; Witnessing Tremendous Growth While Delivering Exceptional ...
For 20 years, Queens-based Community Care RX has provided unparalleled, hands-on service to long - term care facilities and their residents in New York City and Long Island. We celebrate their 20th Anniversary by sharing how CCRX will go the extra mile.New York, NY (PRWEB) March 28, 2013 Community Care RX (CCRX) has grown from an independent, neighborhood retail pharmacy to one that has locations ... (Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:26:26 GMT)

A Wake-Up Call for Ladies: Act Now to Save 20-40% on the Real “Girl’s Best Friend”
Long - term care insurance will soon cost more for many women. Minnesota-based Newman Long Term Care explains why, and offers free educational guide to women.Richfield, Minnesota (PRWEB) March 29, 2013 With all due respect to Marilyn Monroe and diamonds, many women would argue that it is retirement security – not diamonds – that is a girl’s best friend. Relative to the topic of retirement security ... (Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:50:27 GMT)

Social care cap will mean a transformation for councils
Government proposals will see more pressure on adult social care departments, but could also lead to a new role in offering information and advice The shortcomings of the government's proposals for a cap of £75,000 (or £72,000 as is now being suggested) on individual liabilities for long - term care funding have been much discussed . Some of the practical implications of how the cap would operate ... (Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:37:45 GMT)

No easy answers about whether long - term care insurance is needed
Many readers have wanted to know what I thought about buying long - term care insurance. It’s not an easy question to answer, but one thing’s for sure: Everyone will have to confront how to pay for their care when they get old and frail. (Sun, 31 Mar 2013 06:49:30 GMT)


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