ASCOG Advocate: July 8, 2013

A shuttle launch on its way to dock
with the International Space Station.

On this date, in 2011, the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program was launched.

What was the name of the shuttle that flew the final mission?

NBA hopes are still alive for Chris Wright, despite Multiple Sclerosis.

The U.S. Justice Department settled a case where 55 hospitals had to pay back $34 million for charging Medicare inpatient rates when procedures could have been completed on outpatient basis.

Reading books and writing letters "keeps dementia at bay."

AARP:  Five signs of elder financial fraud.

Due to home and community-based Medicaid programs, and nursing homes seeking more lucrative patients, Long-term care stays by Medicaid senior is plummeting.

Kaiser: Viewpoints on Medicare.

Employers actively seek out persons with disabilities to broaden diversity.