Chronic Conditions

Advocates for dual eligibles are concerned about the fast pace of demonstration project timeline

McKnight's Staff May 02, 2012

Medicare advocates are concerned about the speed with which the federal government is implementing care coordination plans for dual eligibles, according to reports.

Experts tout private and public long-term care funding reforms in Senate hearing

McKnight's Staff April 19, 2012

As the trajectory of long-term care costs rises, experts on funding gave varying approaches on how to achieve savings at a Senate hearing.

Report: Medicare should cover nutritional counseling for chronic conditions

December 20, 2011

Medicare should reimburse for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) — or consultations with a registered dietician — to prevent and treat chronic health conditions such as hypertension, obesity, cancer and renal disease.

HHS releases stimulus funds to help seniors fight chronic conditions

April 01, 2010

The Department of Health and Human Services this week released $27 million in stimulus package grants for state programs to help seniors manage chronic conditions.

Current system is 'chaos' for those with chronic conditions, senator tells summit

February 26, 2010

There needs to be better coordination of care for those with chronic conditions, argued Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) at Thursday's healthcare summit.

Researchers cite four ways to include long-term care more effectively in healthcare reform efforts

July 17, 2009

A new report released Thursday by Georgetown University researchers, in association with The SCAN Foundation, presents four possible options for including long-term care services and supports in reform legislation.