Thursday, March 14, 2013

ASCOG Advocate: March 14, 2013

Oswald's killer.
On this date, in 1964, a jury found this man guilty of killing Lee Harvey Oswald. 

What was the name of Oswald's killer?

House Bill 1552, as it is currently written, would replace existing managed care programs like ADvantage and replace them with risk-based, HMO type programs, potentially having a significant impact on existing Title III Nutrition programs that depend on ADvantage meal service contracts to make ends meet.

A new study funded by for-profit insurance companies reveals the benefits of Medicaid managed care.  Wikipedia has an article that explains the basics of Medicaid managed care.  This article by Kaiser is more in-depth.

Through House Bill 1021, the Oklahoma House declared that the federal law known as "Obamacare" is invalid.

The Oklahoma Senate sent a bill to the House of Representatives (SB 629) calling for nursing facilities currently run by the Department of Veterans Affairs to fall under the inspection authority of the Oklahoma Department of Health.

Due to recent budget cuts, the Army's ability to care for those with Post Traumatic Stress and other mental health needs will be compromised.

The resignation of the Lt. Governor of Florida has an Oklahoma connection.

In an effort to count the cost, caregiverslist.com compiled information on more than 18,000 long-term care facilities.

The San Antonio Express published an article about the Oklahoma Senate bill authorizing electronic monitoring in nursing homes.

Maine's governor is reconsidering his position on Medicaid expansion.

"Hiding From the Rain," is featured in this video dedicated to caregivers of Alzheimer's patients.

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