Monday, March 25, 2013

ASCOG Advocate: March 25, 2013

Space Shuttle Columbia
Final successful launch of the first space shuttle.
On this date, in 1979, the first fully-functional, space shuttle orbiter is delivered to Kennedy Space Center to be prepared for its first launch.

What was the name of the first space shuttle?

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a law last week that would have allowed the State of North Carolina to seize one-third of a medical malpractice settlement paid to a Medicaid recipient.

The Oklahoma House Public Health Committee is scheduled to hear Senate Bill 272 which authorizes a study of how the state handles low-income Medicare recipients who are also on Medicaid.

The National Community Pharmacists Association reports that discount drug plans are not saving Medicare money.

A woman born with physical and mental disabilities earned her black belt in taekwondo.

States are working on ways to comply with the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion requirements by using Medicaid dollars to pay for private insurance.

The Oklahoma House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear Senate Bill 355 limiting guardianship papers to fifteen months.

States are getting creative in spreading the word about healthcare exchanges, while the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is working to clear up confusion.

Some nutrition centers may close.

And, it is time for a national dialogue on long-term care for U.S. seniors.

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