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Research shows they daily experience of cancer patients often includes a heavy financial burden that impacts both their quality of life and satisfaction with care. Meanwhile, other data reflects the high-stakes position of oncologists, who often are the midpoint between cancer therapies and their costs.
The health reform discussion has been focusing on the systemic impact of health care costs, but somewhere in the bar graphs detailing trillions of dollars in projected spending, the daily experience of the cancer patient has been lost.
Experts warn of a shortage of qualified workers especially because of low wages, high turnover and a lack of training.
For some Democrats and for liberals, the best outcome of the super committee's negotiations could be the automatic Medicare cuts.
The 304-page opinion from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ends with a short conclusion from Chief Judge Frederick Dubina and Circuit Judge Frank Hull. Judge Stanley Marcus concurred in part and dissented in part.
In Thursday night's Fox News/Washington Examiner debate in Ames, Iowa, all of the Republicans seeking the presidential nomination declared
The Fiscal Times outlines who's on the panel, where they stand on the issues, and the likelihood of an agreement.
A guide to how the congressional "super" committee's deliberations could influence Medicare and Medicaid.
KHN's Mary Agnes Carey and Politico Pro's David Nather talk to Jackie Judd about the now complete "super committee" and what it may mean for Medicare and Medicaid.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., a member of President Obama's 2010 debt commission led by Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, believes lawmakers on the "super committee" should aim for a balanced approach that would include new tax revenue as well as budget cuts.
Aiken, with nearly 22 percent of the residents aged 65 or older, is taking some innovative approaches to serving the community, but still finds the job daunting.
Aiken, S.C.'s aging population also presents opportunities. To help older people pass their wisdom along to younger generations, Aiken has adopted the Foster Grandparents program, which pays seniors $2.65 an hour to read with children during the school year and chaperone summer recreation programs.
Aiken's Public Safety Department uses GPS bracelets and anklets from Project Lifesaver International, a nonprofit organization, to track dementia patients who wander.
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