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Elderly Americans most likely to have one or more cognitive disorders: AHRQ

Slightly over 5 percent of the nearly 39 million Americans age 65 and older in 2007 reported one or more cognitive disorders, such as senility or dementia, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

29 Jan 2011

Research roundup: Barriers to trauma care, immunizations; Small business tax credit; Medicare coverage of preventive care

Possible Geographical Barriers To Trauma Center Access For Vulnerable Patients In The United States - This study analyzes disparities in geographic access to trauma centers in 2005, drawing from data from the 2005 American Hospital Association annual survey.

29 Jan 2011

CIHR announces $8.6 million for new research on Alzheimer's disease

the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of State for Seniors, today announced $8.6 million for new research on Alzheimer's disease.

29 Jan 2011

Reid standing firm in opposition to Senate health law repeal vote

Across the Hill, House Republicans have renewed their interest in proposals to privatize Medicare, leading Democrats to jump to the defense of the health insurance program for seniors.

29 Jan 2011

First Edition: January 28, 2011

Today's headlines include reports that President Obama is expected to really the health reform troops in a speech today.

28 Jan 2011

Study identifies gaps in primary health care for seniors with multiple chronic conditions

The number of health care services seniors use is determined more by the number of chronic conditions they have than by their age, according to a new study from the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

28 Jan 2011

Roundup: Calif. regulator gets emergency approval to oversee insurance spending; Ariz. seeks Medicaid waiver

Governors have deep differences over national health care reform, but when it comes to so-called insurance exchanges — a centerpiece of the sprawling new federal law — nearly every state is moving ahead with implementation.

27 Jan 2011

Government's health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recover over $4 billion in FY 2010

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Associate Attorney General Thomas J. Perrelli today announced a new report showing that the government's health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recovered more than $4 billion in taxpayer dollars in Fiscal Year (FY) 2010.

25 Jan 2011

HHS releases $200M in emergency funding under Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today the release of $200 million in emergency contingency funding to help eligible low-income homeowners and renters meet home energy costs. These Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funds will provide states, territories, tribes and the District of Columbia with additional assistance to pay heating and other home energy costs.

25 Jan 2011

Researchers find White-Hispanic disparities in receiving immunization against flu, pneumonia

Seniors of Hispanic descent are far less likely to become immunized against the flu or pneumonia compared to similar White seniors, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

25 Jan 2011

$Medicare reimbursed for only a fraction of the services recommended by government task force, study finds$

Medicare reimbursed for only a fraction of the services recommended by government task force, study finds

Health care reform should be able to mend a disconnect that has existed between the recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a task force charged by the government to review clinical preventive health services for older adults, and Medicare coverage for those services, a new UCLA-led study finds.

21 Jan 2011

Three million Medicare beneficiaries receive prescription drug cost relief through Affordable Care Act

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that three million Medicare beneficiaries nationwide have received prescription drug cost relief through the Affordable Care Act. To date, three million eligible beneficiaries who fell into the drug coverage gap known as the donut hole during 2010 have been mailed a one-time, tax-free $250 rebate check.

21 Jan 2011

AARP opposes health law repeal, writes letter to Congress

AARP CEO A. Barry Rand sent a letter to Members of Congress yesterday in advance of a scheduled vote on legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act. In his letter, Rand said, "While we respect that there are those who do not support the ACA, AARP opposes repeal because the new law includes many vital provisions important to older Americans and their children."

21 Jan 2011

After vote, GOP's real work begins

Although the House repeal vote was a big-ticket item that gained a lot of media attention, the real work in the Republican effort to undo the health law will involve hearings, testimony, funding cuts and targeted legislative attempts to change specific provisions. The GOP will also work on crafting an alternative health plan. So far, specifics have been scarce.

21 Jan 2011

UnitedHealth Group reports net earnings of $4.10 per share for 2010

UnitedHealth Group today reported fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results, including strong revenue growth from both its Health Benefits and Health Services business platforms. Full year and fourth quarter 2010 net earnings were $4.10 per share and $0.94 per share, respectively.

20 Jan 2011

UC San Diego receives two grants to expand TREDS program for older drivers

A team of experts from the School's Trauma Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Research Center has received two grants to expand the program, which focuses on interventions to assist older drivers who may be at risk for a crash due to age-related health impairments.

19 Jan 2011

Health care reform should mend disconnect between USPSTF recommendations and Medicare coverage

19 Jan 2011

Alternative interventions do just as well as cognitive interventions for reducing 'senior moments'

Trying to stave off senior moments with memory drills and similar brain-boosting activities? A new evidence review suggests that these specific training regimes are not any better than simple conversations at improving memory in older adults.

19 Jan 2011

Concordia study finds younger adults react faster to sudden changes

Does experience give seniors an edge in reacting to sudden change or are younger people quicker to respond? A new study from Concordia University shows that when a routine task is interrupted by an unexpected event, younger adults are faster at responding.

19 Jan 2011

Liberator Medical 2010 net revenues increase 58.5% to $40,919,000

Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc. announced net revenues for fiscal year 2010 of $40,919,000, an increase of $15,101,000, or 58.5%, compared with fiscal year 2009. The increase in sales was primarily due to the Company's continued emphasis on its direct response advertising campaign. Liberator's direct response advertising expenditures for fiscal year 2010 increased by $6,617,000, or 157.9%, to $10,808,000, compared with fiscal year 2009.

18 Jan 2011

Seniors News and Research

Elderly Americans most likely to have one or more cognitive disorders: AHRQ

Research roundup: Barriers to trauma care, immunizations; Small business tax credit; Medicare coverage of preventive care

CIHR announces $8.6 million for new research on Alzheimer's disease

Reid standing firm in opposition to Senate health law repeal vote

First Edition: January 28, 2011

Study identifies gaps in primary health care for seniors with multiple chronic conditions

Roundup: Calif. regulator gets emergency approval to oversee insurance spending; Ariz. seeks Medicaid waiver

Government's health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recover over $4 billion in FY 2010

HHS releases $200M in emergency funding under Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Researchers find White-Hispanic disparities in receiving immunization against flu, pneumonia

Medicare reimbursed for only a fraction of the services recommended by government task force, study finds

Three million Medicare beneficiaries receive prescription drug cost relief through Affordable Care Act

AARP opposes health law repeal, writes letter to Congress

After vote, GOP's real work begins

UnitedHealth Group reports net earnings of $4.10 per share for 2010

UC San Diego receives two grants to expand TREDS program for older drivers

Health care reform should mend disconnect between USPSTF recommendations and Medicare coverage

Alternative interventions do just as well as cognitive interventions for reducing 'senior moments'

Concordia study finds younger adults react faster to sudden changes

Liberator Medical 2010 net revenues increase 58.5% to $40,919,000

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