ASCOG Advocate: February 28, 2014

Wallace Carothers

On this date, in 1935, DuPont scientist Wallace Carothers invented this substance which helped replace materials that were scarce during World War II.  The original name for the substance was "no-run."  What is the substance invented by Carothers?

CMS announced a payment change for Medicare Advantage plans, citing 10% overpayment to Medicare Advantage plans.

A New Jersey doctor pleaded guilty to bilking Medicare out of $13 million; he faces up to ten years in prison.

U.S. insurers say the proposed cuts to private Medicare plans are less than feared.

More arrests were made in a massive "Social Security disability scheme."

The "extreme ups and downs" of being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's.

Workforce Oklahoma and the Great Plains Technology Center are teaming up to provide training to veterans on starting their own businesses.

DHS Aging Services plans to award up to $2.4 million in transportation grants.

Free weather radios are being given away to protect residents living in flood zones.

The rate of violent crimes against persons with disabilities is four times higher than persons without disabilities.

The Food and Drug Administration proposed several changes to the mandated labeling of foods and beverages.