Kaiser Health News - Aging

State Legislatures Face Tough Decisions On Long-Term Care, Abortion Rules, Pain Prescriptions, Coordinated Care

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:01:03 GMT

News from state legislatures in Washington state, Oregon, Kansas, Iowa and Wisconsin.

State Roundup: Fraud Crackdowns, Searching For More Doctors, Immigrant Health Care

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:44:34 GMT

A selection of stories from Texas, Illinois, California, Massachusetts, Georgia and Connecticut

Longer Looks: Former Komen VP's New 'Bona Fides'; Alzheimer's Definition Changing?; Palin On Her Special Needs Child

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:43:00 GMT

Every week, reporter Jessica Marcy selects interesting reading from around the Web.

Obama Administration Pledges $156 Million For Alzheimer's Research And Care

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:43:01 GMT

Research to investigate the genetic underpinnings of the disease and to test drugs that may arrest its development will get an immediate $50 million boost.

Roundup: State Legislatures Consider Nursing Home, Insurance Exchange Bills

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:43:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Kansas, Missouri, California, Michigan, Oregon and Louisiana.

National Alzheimer's Plan To Include More Research Funding

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:31:50 GMT

The plan, for which a framework has already been released and an actual draft is scheduled to be released, also will set other goals, including caregiver support.

State Roundup: Legislatures, Govs Juggling Costs And Health Programs

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:33:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from around the U.S.

House Votes To Repeal CLASS Act — A Part Of The 2010 Health Law

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:29:00 GMT

The GOP-led push to repeal this long-term care insurance program, which the Obama administration already made clear it would not implement, drew some Democratic votes. During floor speeches, Republican lawmakers cast it as a barrier to achieving a real reform.

House To Vote Today To Wipe CLASS Act Off The Books

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:45:00 GMT

Though the Obama administration has made clear that it is not proceeding with efforts to implement this long-term care insurance program, the White House and most Democrats are still opposed to its repeal.

Political Cartoon: 'Half Century?'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:34:21 GMT

KHN's regular installment of health policy humor.

Nursing Homes Hope To 'Fend Off' Deep Medicare Cuts With New Approach

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:21:22 GMT

The Hill is reporting that the American Health Care Association is proposing to save at least $2 billion by making sure patients discharged from the hospital stay healthy.

Managing Distance And Aging Parents' Care

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:54:56 GMT

The Associated Press explores the difficulties involved in being a long-distance caregiver for aging parents and how demographic trends fuel these challenges.

State Roundup: Uninsured Not The Usual Suspects In Texas, Calif.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:54:00 GMT

A selection of health care news from Texas, California, New York, Maine, Maryland, Georgia and Virginia.

State Roundup: Mass. Closing A Mental Hospital; Adult Day Care In Calif.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:31:00 GMT

News outlets report on a variety of state health care issues.

Viewpoints: Opposing Views Of HHS' Contraception Rule; Health Care Costs And The Liberal Agenda

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:42:47 GMT

A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.

Federal Judge Renews Her Order Blocking Calif. Cuts To In-Home Care

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:48:24 GMT

The state had planned to cut $100 million from the program beginning this month.

State News: N.Y. Insurers To Update Provider Directories

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:47:00 GMT

News outlets cover a variety of state health policy stories.

Research Roundup: 'No Individual Mandate' Scenarios

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:45:00 GMT

This week's studies come from the Urban Institute, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of General Internal Medicine, The Kaiser Family Foundation and the Agency For Health Care Research And Quality.