ASCOG Advocate: August 21, 2013

The Marvelettes in 1963.

On this date, in 1961, Motown released its first #1 hit which was performed by the Marvelettes.  

What was the name of Motown's first #1 song?

Wisconsin is working more diligently to recover assets from deceased Medicaid recipients.

Privatizing mental health services in Louisiana has resulted in an increase in costs according to a legislative auditor.

In the midst of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion, some states are trimming their Medicaid rolls.

Two Louisiana residents were sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison and over $26 million in fines and forfeitures for defrauding Medicare.

Michael Winter, long-time advocate for persons with disabilities, dies at age 61.

Overuse of technology is leading to short-term memory loss in the condition referred to as "digital dementia."

A man with vision impairment, a woman who stutters, a wheelchair user and a Little Person make up the "Comedians with Disabilities Act."


Katherine Dean, receptionist for the National Council on Aging, celebrated her 90th birthday.