Friday, July 5, 2013

ASCOG Advocate: July 5, 2013

The building in which George A. Hormel
started his business.
On this date, in 1937, Hormel introduced a new luncheon meat to American markets. 

What was the name of the meat?

Abuses ranging from improper restraints to "inhumane and undignified conditions" could land 21 employees of a Georgia nursing home in jail.

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General expects to lose 400 staffers charged with investigating health care fraud.

A significant number of American combat troops say they would seem weak if they sought out mental health services.

The long-term care insurance industry is shrinking as a result of low, long-term interest rates.

New Hampshire is gearing up for Medicaid managed care.

Two HIV patients who received stem cell treatments for cancer have since been free of HIV.

The National Council on Aging provides this graphic on navigating Medicare.

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