re: "Not all Medicare Cuts Are bad" (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/opinion/trump-medicare-cuts.html?smid=tw-nytopinion&smtyp=cur)To the Editor:Our organizations agree that conserving Medicare resources to preserve the program for … [Read more...] about Re: “Not All Medicare Cuts Are Bad” (New York Times Editorial, March 26)
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Re: New York Times, “Nursing Homes Are Closing Across Rural America, Scattering Residents” (Mar. 4, 2019)
To the Editor:“Nursing Homes Are Closing Across Rural America, Scattering Residents” (Mar. 4, 2019) describes the closure of Mobridge, South Dakota’s sole nursing home and the transfer of residents to distant communities. It suggests that low … [Read more...] about Re: New York Times, “Nursing Homes Are Closing Across Rural America, Scattering Residents” (Mar. 4, 2019)
Re: Medicare Allows More Benefits for Chronically Ill, Aiming to Improve Care for Millions (by Robert Pear, June 24, 2018)
Medicare is making important strides to address the needs of those who are chronically ill. As noted in the article, though, most of the new Medicare benefits aimed towards individuals with chronic conditions will be limited to those who enroll in … [Read more...] about Re: Medicare Allows More Benefits for Chronically Ill, Aiming to Improve Care for Millions (by Robert Pear, June 24, 2018)
Senator Collins Is Right to Oppose the Senate’s Version of Trumpcare
Senator Collins Is Right to Oppose the Senate’s Version of TrumpcareBy Judith SteinThe Senate has released the previously secret details of its healthcare legislation – and they are not good. The Better Care Reconciliation Act … [Read more...] about Senator Collins Is Right to Oppose the Senate’s Version of Trumpcare
Moving Forward with Hope
It’s no surprise that the election has left many of us worried and disoriented. But we’ll regroup.We may not understand where we’ve landed, but we’ll acclimate and march forward – with hope.We hope the new administration will realize how … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Hope
The Hidden Financial Incentives Behind Your Shorter Hospital Stay
(New York Times)To the Editor:Today’s story, The Hidden Financial Incentives Behind Your Shorter Hospital Stay, describes how hospital stays classified under “Observation Status” are skewing admission and readmission data. … [Read more...] about The Hidden Financial Incentives Behind Your Shorter Hospital Stay