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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announces winners of 2012 Community Health Leaders Award

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is proud to announce today the recipients of its 2012 Community Health Leaders Award, honoring 10 individuals who have surmounted significant challenges to help improve health and health care in their communities.

17 Oct 2012

NYU professor to analyze how older adults overcome barriers to accessing oral health care services

Dr. Mary E. Northridge, assistant professor of epidemiology and health promotion at the New York University College of Dentistry, has been awarded a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to analyze how racial and ethnic older adults living in underserved urban communities in NYC overcome barriers to accessing oral health care services.

17 Oct 2012

Philips to showcase advancements that allow patients to sleep and breathe easier at Medtrade 2012

Philips Respironics, a unit of Royal Philips Electronics, today at Medtrade 2012 showcases advancements that allow patients to sleep and breathe easier, demonstrating its commitment to improving the quality of life of those who suffer from chronic sleep and respiratory conditions.

17 Oct 2012

First Edition: October 16, 2012

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about a study regarding the possible impact of premium support on Medicare premiums.

16 Oct 2012

In V.P. debate redux, candidates' policies scrutinized

Coverage in the days after the vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan examines policy positions, claims, and accusations related to Medicare, Medicaid and other policy points.

16 Oct 2012

Higher health care premiums could wipe out social security increases; Medicare enrollment begins

Social Security recipients shouldn't expect a big increase in monthly benefits come January. Preliminary figures show the annual benefit boost will be between 1% and 2%, which would be among the lowest since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975.

16 Oct 2012

Campaign trail news: Polls, debate prep and how candidates are bombarding voters with Medicare, Medicaid ads

Media outlets report on the latest poll findings and preview Tuesday night's presidential debate, amid a high volume of campaign ads.

16 Oct 2012

Virginia Senate candidates face tough issues beyond Medicare, while key California House races are shaped by it

For most campaigns, the equation is simple: Seniors care about Medicare and Social Security - and often vote - so candidates vow loudly and frequently to protect the programs. But for U.S. Senate contenders Timothy M. Kaine (D) and George Allen (R), this year's election is a bit more complicated, as they learned while courting older Virginia voters last week.

16 Oct 2012

Views on presidential race: NYT's Kristof recounts sick friend's need for health reform; Biden's Bizarre response on 'death panels'

My wife and I attended my 30-year college reunion a couple of weekends ago, but the partying was bittersweet. My freshman roommate, Scott Androes, was in a Seattle hospital bed, a victim in part of a broken health care system. Strip away the sound and fury of campaign ads and rival spinmeisters, and what's at stake in this presidential election is, in part, lives like Scott's. ... Scott now, at age 52, is suffering from Stage 4 prostate cancer, in part because he didn't have health insurance.

16 Oct 2012

Taking technology from the lab to the patient: SMART Arm™: Hand of hope for stroke survivors

Creating a viable commercial product from its beginnings as a research concept through to a final product patients can use is a long, difficult and often expensive process. However, as David Henderson, the Managing Director of UniQuest, one of the leading technology transfer companies in the Asia Pacific region explains, a focus on patient needs is vital for developing a successful product.

15 Oct 2012

Empire BlueCross BlueShield introduces Medicare Advantage plans in New York City

Empire BlueCross BlueShield is introducing a number of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in New York City that include access to the acclaimed CareMore health delivery system, which helps members maintain their health.

15 Oct 2012

Health care, Medicare will pose major challenges to the winner

The victor of the presidential contest will face huge policy decisions including how to maintain Medicare's solvency and whether to implement the 2010 health law. News outlets analyze where President Barack Obama and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney stand on these issues.

15 Oct 2012

First Edition: October 15, 2012

Today's headlines include the latest developments and polling news from the presidential campaign trail as well as details about how Medicare and other health issues are shaping up in House and Senate races.

15 Oct 2012

More Medicare Advantage Plans get top ratings

Privately-run health insurance companies that contract with Medicare are scoring higher in a government-backed quality rating system designed to guide seniors to better medical care choices and service, the Obama administration announced Friday. The so-called "Medicare Advantage Plans" are performing better with more of them hitting four- and five-star ratings on the five-star scale, said U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

15 Oct 2012

Study evaluates international data on kidney transplantation

Kidney transplants performed in Europe are considerably more successful in the long run than those performed in the United States.

15 Oct 2012

In VP debate, Biden and Ryan clash on health issues

In this face-off, the two candidates outlined very different sets of policies and perspectives on issues ranging from their respective Medicare plans to the uninsured and abortion.

15 Oct 2012

Capsules: Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP all targets for fraud

Now on Kaiser Health News' blog, Alvin Tran reports: When it comes to health care fraud, medical facilities and hospitals are the top two offenders.

15 Oct 2012

Capitol Hill fights over health law, EHR doc payments continue

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill sound off on the Obama administration's "meaningful use" payments to doctors as the fight over parts of the health law -- its oversight and D.C's insurance exchange -- continue.

15 Oct 2012

Romney's clues on pre-existing conditions, lack of health coverage

During a meeting with the Columbus Dispatch, GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney offered a comment about people who lack insurance which is being characterized by some news outlets as "controversial." Romney plans to repeal the health law but says uninsured people could still visit an emergency room and that people with preexisting conditions could keep their insurance. On this point, however, he has yet to provide specifics, news outlets report.

15 Oct 2012

Walmart, Humana to help Medicare beneficiaries afford their prescriptions

Annual enrollment begins today for 2013 Medicare plans and Humana Inc. and Walmart will once again help beneficiaries afford their prescriptions.

15 Oct 2012

Medicare News and Research

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announces winners of 2012 Community Health Leaders Award

NYU professor to analyze how older adults overcome barriers to accessing oral health care services

Philips to showcase advancements that allow patients to sleep and breathe easier at Medtrade 2012

First Edition: October 16, 2012

In V.P. debate redux, candidates' policies scrutinized

Higher health care premiums could wipe out social security increases; Medicare enrollment begins

Campaign trail news: Polls, debate prep and how candidates are bombarding voters with Medicare, Medicaid ads

Virginia Senate candidates face tough issues beyond Medicare, while key California House races are shaped by it

Views on presidential race: NYT's Kristof recounts sick friend's need for health reform; Biden's Bizarre response on 'death panels'

Taking technology from the lab to the patient: SMART Arm™: Hand of hope for stroke survivors

Empire BlueCross BlueShield introduces Medicare Advantage plans in New York City

Health care, Medicare will pose major challenges to the winner

First Edition: October 15, 2012

More Medicare Advantage Plans get top ratings

Study evaluates international data on kidney transplantation

In VP debate, Biden and Ryan clash on health issues

Capsules: Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP all targets for fraud

Capitol Hill fights over health law, EHR doc payments continue

Romney's clues on pre-existing conditions, lack of health coverage

Walmart, Humana to help Medicare beneficiaries afford their prescriptions

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