Most Americans would approve of federal funding for chronic disease prevention programs–and would pay higher taxes for it, according to a new poll.
Kucinich: Eliminate Medicare Part D drug program
Aug 11, 2008
Former presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) last week introduced legislation that would get rid of the Medicare Part D drug program.
Chronic conditions afflict millions of uninsured adults
Aug 06, 2008
More than 11 million uninsured adults have at least one chronic condition, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a study in Tuesday’s...
NIC: Financing in seniors housing falls in first quarter
Jul 22, 2008
The amount of financing placed in seniors housing dropped by a precipitous 60% in the first quarter of 2008, according to data released this month from the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing...
Physical ability better than chronic disease at predicting elderly death
Jun 19, 2008
How well older adults get out of bed on their own and balance a checkbook is a more accurate predictor of their likelihood of dying within five years than their chronic disease diagnosis, a new study finds.
Healthcare on hold? Chronic conditions conference hears from former House leaders
Jun 09, 2008
While healthcare reform may be a preferred topic among those seeking the White House and congressional seats, it may not be Job 1 after November elections.
Nearly all older adults have a chronic health condition
May 30, 2008
Nine out of 10 people aged 65 and older in the U.S. have at least one chronic health condition, a new report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found.
New electronic health record demonstration draws strong response
May 21, 2008
More than 30 communities around the country have applied to be a part of a new demonstration project that the Department of Health and Human Services hopes will nudge the nation towards electronic health...
Lifetechniques touts electronic pillbox study
May 14, 2008
Older adults following a medication regimen are less likely to miss doses when reminded by an electronic pillbox that both beeps at the appointed drug-taking time and announces the number of pills to take,...
Seniors housing market ends strong in 2007, NIC finds
Apr 15, 2008
The seniors housing and care industry remained robust in the last quarter of 2007. As an example, the percentage of performing loans rose slightly to 99.5%, a new report by the National Investment Center...