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First Edition: November 14, 2011

In today's headlines, reports about the Supreme Court's expected health law announcement; about where things stand with the super committee and its fast-approaching deadline; and other health policy news.

14 Nov 2011

Deficit panel at impasse despite offers

The Democrats outlined a new "tax trigger" as a means to overhaul the tax code. Meanwhile, news outlets reports that the two sides have largely agreed to a broad outline of spending reductions, including to Medicare and other domestic programs, but Democrats will agree to such cuts only if Republicans compromise by putting new tax revenues on the table.

11 Nov 2011

Viewpoints: The role of IT in transforming health care; the GOP raises super committee stakes

Why can't Americans tap into the ingenuity that put men on the moon, created the Internet and sequenced the human genome to revitalize our economy? I'm convinced we can. We are in the early phases of the next big technology-driven revolution, which I call "consumer health." When fully unleashed, it could radically cut health care costs and become a huge global growth market.

11 Nov 2011

Massachusetts seniors and workers rally against cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

From the packed Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston, Sue Rummel of Danvers exclaimed, "I can't afford any cuts to my benefits!" The 64-year-old AARP member who is self-employed and still working, added her voice to thousands of others saying, "Stop the Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid!"

10 Nov 2011

FAMU, FAU partner to create Medical Honors Program between two institutions

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University has partnered with the Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee to establish a first-of-its-kind Medical Honors Program (MHP) between the two institutions.

10 Nov 2011

SEIU-UHW and CHW call for protecting Medi-Cal and Medicare funding programs

SEIU United Healthcare Workers West, Catholic Healthcare West, doctors, patients and healthcare providers will hold a joint press conference on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in an effort to protect Medi-Cal and Medicare funding and programs that keep California families, seniors and children healthy.

10 Nov 2011

New poverty figures show large increase in number of poor older Americans nationwide

New poverty figures released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau show a large increase in the number of poor Americans nationwide, specifically older adults.

10 Nov 2011

Ventas to receive $125 million as lawsuit settlement from HCP

Ventas, Inc. today announced that HCP, Inc. has agreed to pay it $125 million to settle the Company's outstanding lawsuit against HCP arising out of the Company's 2007 acquisition of Sunrise Senior Living REIT.

9 Nov 2011

Despite gap, super committee Republicans warm to new revenue, but not taxes

Super committee Republicans are warming to the idea of finding new Medicare premium revenues to help bridge the still-wide gap between themselves and Democrats over deficit reduction proposals, but they aren't budging on their opposition to tax increases.

9 Nov 2011

Viewpoints: Today's 'personhood' vote in Miss.; reactions to Romney's health care plan

What about in vitro fertilization, a process that both creates and discards embryos? What new rights would be afforded to a fetus, and how would those rights affect or compete with the rights of the woman who carries it? Would a woman who has an abortion be guilty of murder and subject to capital punishment? ... In their quest to ban abortion in Mississippi, the amendment's drafters appear to have rushed past such concerns.

9 Nov 2011

New poverty calculations show how health costs hurt seniors

The Census Bureau's analysis finds childhood poverty declining because of the CHIP health care program and supplemental nutrition efforts. But older Americans fare worse because of out-of-pocket health costs.

9 Nov 2011

RWJF announces recipients of 2011 Community Health Leaders Award

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is proud to announce today the recipients of its 2011 Community Health Leaders Award, honoring 10 individuals who have overcome daunting odds to improve the health and quality of life for disadvantaged or underserved communities across the country.

9 Nov 2011

First Edition: November 8, 2011

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including stories on malpractice reforms and previews of voting in Ohio on two ballot questions affecting health care issues and a Mississippi abortion issue.

8 Nov 2011

Health coverage issues for young and old: Broadening access to CHIP; closing the door on CLASS Act

As many states open CHIP programs to provide coverage for children of some state employees, the halting of CLASS Act implementation means consumers must carefully consider their long-term care options.

8 Nov 2011

Medicare touts progress on closing doughnut hole

Meanwhile, MedPAC makes recommendations for controlling costs for "dual eligibles," and Medicare sees new rules bring costs down for weight loss surgery.

7 Nov 2011

States trying to wrangle Medicaid costs, with some unintended consequences

Wisconsin is not alone in dealing with the thorny task of trying to lower the cost of its health care programs for low-income residents. Massachusetts no longer pays for restorative dental care and dentures. Washington no longer covers eyeglasses and hearing aids. Minnesota no long covers chiropractic care. … Every state plans to implement at least one policy to control Medicaid spending this fiscal year.

7 Nov 2011

The SeniorCare Investor to look into future of Continuing Care Retirement Communities

The SeniorCare Investor will be looking into the future of CCRCs, a model that has traditionally been very successful in providing seniors housing and care, during an online conference on Thursday, November 17th.

7 Nov 2011

Mouse anti-aging study generates expert commentary

Age related changes like wrinkles, muscle wasting and cataracts could be delayed in mice, say researchers in the US. They achieved the feat by removing old cells that had stopped dividing. These accumulate naturally with age. The scientists believe their findings could eventually “really have an impact” in the care of the elderly. Experts said the results were “fascinating”, but should be taken with a bit of caution.

6 Nov 2011

ALFA hosts meeting for executives interested in advancing excellence in senior living

The Assisted Living Federation of America, today hosted a meeting of 140 executives interested in advancing excellence in senior living. The day-long event at National Harbor, Maryland offered executives briefings on topics shaping their businesses today and peer discussions groups to help find answers to some of the big shared questions on their minds.

5 Nov 2011

Health Care REIT prices underwritten public offering of common stock

Health Care REIT, Inc. today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 11,000,000 shares of common stock at $50.00 per share.

5 Nov 2011

Seniors News and Research

First Edition: November 14, 2011

Deficit panel at impasse despite offers

Viewpoints: The role of IT in transforming health care; the GOP raises super committee stakes

Massachusetts seniors and workers rally against cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

FAMU, FAU partner to create Medical Honors Program between two institutions

SEIU-UHW and CHW call for protecting Medi-Cal and Medicare funding programs

New poverty figures show large increase in number of poor older Americans nationwide

Ventas to receive $125 million as lawsuit settlement from HCP

Despite gap, super committee Republicans warm to new revenue, but not taxes

Viewpoints: Today's 'personhood' vote in Miss.; reactions to Romney's health care plan

New poverty calculations show how health costs hurt seniors

RWJF announces recipients of 2011 Community Health Leaders Award

First Edition: November 8, 2011

Health coverage issues for young and old: Broadening access to CHIP; closing the door on CLASS Act

Medicare touts progress on closing doughnut hole

States trying to wrangle Medicaid costs, with some unintended consequences

The SeniorCare Investor to look into future of Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Mouse anti-aging study generates expert commentary

ALFA hosts meeting for executives interested in advancing excellence in senior living

Health Care REIT prices underwritten public offering of common stock

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