Monday, August 12, 2013

ASCOG Advocate: August 12, 2013

'lolani Palace, site where the Hawaiian flag
was lowered and the American flag raised
as sovereignty of Hawaii was transferred.
On this date, in 1898, the U.S. annexed Hawaii.  On the same day, the U.S. signed an armistice ending this war. 

What was the name of the war?

As more seniors rely on home and community-based services, the average age of nursing home patients is getting younger.

High levels of blood sugar raise the risk of dementia.

Bronx pharmacist ordered to repay $7 million in Medicaid fraud case.  N.C. mental health counselor ordered to pay over $6 million and serve six years in prison for health care fraud.

Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services continues sanctions on CVS's SilverScript drug plan for seniors.  

Settlement reached in nursing home-pharmacy kickback case.

Symptom-free heart treatment draws criticism and reopens debate on high-cost heart treatments.

Nursing home administrators see significant pay increase compared to other salaried positions in long-term care facilities.

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs expresses willingness to work with the Dept. of Health in wake of new law.

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