Friday, February 14, 2014

ASCOG Advocate: February 14, 2014

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Photograph of the inventor.
On this date, in 1876, applied for a patent for his new invention, the telephone.  He was granted over 70 patents for his inventions.

What is his name?

In the news:

Lawmakers are negotiating a bill that would reward Medicare doctors for quality of care rather than quantity.

A Bristow woman was sentenced to three-years probation for illegally accepting Social Security benefits in the amount of $67,710.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking comments from seniors and persons with disabilities on the problems within the debt collection market.

"Go Wear Red" Day was celebrated in Oklahoma to bring focus to heart health.

Caregivers/Dementia:

Kimberly Williams-Paisley talks about how her mother's dementia impacted her family and relationships.

Nursing Homes:

Fern Horton is ready to "lead an army" to fight for changes in Oklahoma nursing home laws.

One adviser argues the case against buying long-term care insurance.

Medicare: 

The DHHS Inspector General found that millions of dollars in drug benefits went to prisoners who were not eligible.

States meld Medicare and Medicaid as they seek to reduce costs.

Under-observation, or inpatient, a frustrating Medicare catch in hospitals.

Managed Care:

State are continuing to shift nursing home patients into Medicaid Managed Care programs.

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