Study: Online doctor consults can be as effective as office visits
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that some online visits to…
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President Obama mentions Medicare and Medicaid in his second inaugural speech
In a speech with a strong focus on unity among Americans and with a heavy emphasis on social…
News Read MoreLong-Term Living takes break in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Long-term Living will take a short break from news, articles, blogs and social media on Monday, January 21…
News Read MoreNew HIPAA rule expands liability for healthcare providers and business partners
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday issued a final “omnibus” rule to update the…
News Read MoreDiet may not impact certain health outcomes in elderly
Eating diets high in sugar and fat may not affect the health outcomes of older adults ages 75…
News Read MoreTreasury Department urges direct deposit of federal benefit checks
For years, the Treasury Department has offered direct deposit to seniors, veterans and others who receive Social Security…
News Read MoreOIG widens crackdown on hospices
A San Diego hospice becomes the latest recipient of a federal audit during the widening crackdown by the…
News Read MoreSkilled nursing care faces more Medicare cuts
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will endure further cuts in Medicare payments because of provisions that are part of…
News Read MoreHHS extends filing deadline for state insurance exchanges
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius recently announced she has extended the deadline for states to…
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