Kaiser Health News - Aging

Research Roundup: Surgical Residents Not Happy With New Schedules

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:26:00 GMT

This week's studies come from JAMA Surgery, the American Journal of Public Health, Academic Emergency Medicine, The Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Management Associates.

Retiree Medical Expenses Fall, But They Still Exceed Most People's Expectations

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:43:00 GMT

A study released by Fidelity Investments estimated that a couple, who are enrolled in traditional Medicare and retiring in 2013, will need $220,000 to cover medical costs throughout their retirement.

State Roundup: N.D. Abortion Clinic Sues To Stop New Law

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:42:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from North Dakota, Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, Texas, Oregon, Oklahoma and North Carolina.

The Challenge Of Increasing Long-Term Care Costs

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:24:52 GMT

The New York Times reports that a new report estimated the national median daily cost of a private nursing home room to be $230 a day, some $6,900 per month.

Older Americans Fare Well With Budget Impasse Regarding Medicare, Other Entitlements

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:18:00 GMT

The Associated Press explores the generational issues in play regarding Medicare and other entitlement program.

Research Roundup: Out-Of-Pocket Costs On Individual Market

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT

This week's studies come from Health Affairs, JAMA Internal Medicine, the Urban Institute, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and news sources.

Longer Looks: A Wife's Alzheimer's; Doctors and Drug Companies

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:28:00 GMT

This week's articles come from the Los Angeles Times, the Atlantic, The New York Times, The American Spectator, The New Republic and Health Affairs.

HHS Launches Probe Into Unusual Billing Patterns For Inpatient Hospice Care

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:22:19 GMT

Modern Healthcare reports that the HHS Inspector General is beginning an investigation into these cases.

Caregivers Juggle Medical Tasks

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:42:24 GMT

The Boston Globe reports on how the role of caregiver is changing in the health care marketplace.

Research Roundup: Surgical Care At Critical Access Hospitals

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:28:00 GMT

This week's studies come from JAMA Surgery, the Annals of Emergency Medicine, the Rand Corp., the Dartmouth Atlans Project, the California Healthcare Foundation and news outlets.

State Roundup: Calif. Regulator Says Insurer's Proposed Rate Hikes Are 'Unreasonable'

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:35:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from California, Iowa, Maryland, Georgia, Oregon and North Carolina.

NY Health Care Advocates: Medicaid Managed Care Shuns The Most Disabled Users

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:37:00 GMT

Medicaid programs in North Carolina and Washington, D.C., also make news.

What's On Tap In The Senate?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:18:53 GMT

In addition to consideration of the stalled nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to head the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services, one senator appeared optimistic about repealing the health law's tax on medical devices.

CMS Plans To Increase Medicare Hospital Payments By 0.8%

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:12:00 GMT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the proposed increase Friday, which will raise payments for services that elderly and disabled patients receive after being admitted to hospitals.

Research Roundup: Young Women And Delays In Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:11:00 GMT

This week's studies come from JAMA Surgery, the American Journal of Public Health, Health Affairs, HHS and news outlets.

State Roundup: Md. Panel Says Hospitals Should Absorb Sequester Cuts

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:48:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from Maryland, Iowa, California, Oregon, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.

State Roundup: Mass. AG Warns On Hospital Sale Market Impact

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:37:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from California, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Oregon, Texas and Colorado.

AP Poll: Americans Underestimate Their Chances Of Needing Long-Term Care As They Age

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:27:21 GMT

The Associated Press found that two-thirds of those questioned -- all of whom were 40 or older -- had done little or no planning.