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BusinessWeek  May 19  Comment 
Pearl Neier, 85, said she decided against long-term-care insurance after hearing about the policies from AARP, the Washington-based group that lobbies for older Americans.
Insurance Journal  Apr 28  Comment 
PPIB of Novato, Calif., has launched a new medical director program. The Medical Director program provides stand alone coverage for directors of various types of facilities including: medical spas, occupational therapy clinics, long term care...
New York Times  Apr 7  Comment 
The federal government will soon advise state-run Medicaid programs that they have the legal authority to extend certain spousal protections to same-sex domestic partners.
Samurai Trader  Apr 4  Comment 
Here are the industries that have 70% or more of their stocks advancing on the day. Here are the industries that have 25% or more of their stocks making new highs. Since i have been tracking this, long term care facitilities has been a...
Forbes  Mar 25  Comment 
John Goodman points us to a very interesting report published by the Congressional Budget Office on March 10, entitled “Reducing the Deficit: Spending and Revenue Options.” The report goes through dozens of policy changes that would have a...
New York Times  Feb 22  Comment 
A program to help people with illness and disabilities to stay in their homes is too costly, Obama officials now say.
Forbes  Feb 18  Comment 
This fortnight’s Health Wonk Review, a collection of health policy blog writing, was hosted by Louise Norris of the Colorado Long Term Care Insider. A number of the pieces touched on the question of whether or not it’s a good thing for...
New York Times  Feb 5  Comment 
The new business of old age involves technologies and services that promote wellness, mobility, autonomy and social connectivity.
TheStreet.com  Jan 21  Comment 
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- With life spans and health care costs alike on the rise and America graying with the first wave of retiring baby boomers, the selling points for long-term care insurance might seem simple enough. The product, however,...
MedPage Today  Jan 8  Comment 
(MedPage Today) -- Advance directives are common among long-term care residents, particularly those discharged from hospice, a CDC report found.




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