Study: Ibuprofen reduces risk of Alzheimer’s disease
May 07, 2008
Study subjects who took ibuprofen for at least five years registered a 40% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. Some medicines in the same non-steroidal anti-inflammatory...
Study: Nursing home residents with dementia receive less pain medication
May 02, 2008
Residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia in nursing homes are receiving fewer pain medications than other residents, despite having as many painful, co-morbid conditions, such as cancer and osteoarthritis,...
Pay attention: Ritalin might aid in elderly fall prevention
Apr 29, 2008
Ritalin, a drug commonly prescribed to improve children’s concentration in school, might have a new function in preventing falls among the elderly, according to new research.
Medicare Part D report: Fewer seniors skip drugs, but obstacles remain
Apr 24, 2008
A recently published study presents a mixed view of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit’s impact: While more seniors have coverage and fewer are skimping on daily needs to pay for drugs,...
Antipsychotics offer minor Alzheimer’s benefits, study finds
Apr 04, 2008
Antipsychotic drugs are essentially useless when it comes to treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a newly released study from Britain.
Reform could buy ailing Medicare some time
Apr 03, 2008
Changing the rules surrounding Medicare Advantage plan pay rates could stave off Medicare insolvency by 18 months, an actuary with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services told a House subcommittee...
E-prescribing rule targets safety, communication
Apr 03, 2008
A new e-prescribing regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week is expected to reduce the number of severe and adverse drug reactions among Medicare beneficiaries.
Report: Part D bills would pinch providers
Mar 28, 2008
Legislation that requires Medicare Part D plans to pay pharmacists within 14 days could take money away from nursing homes and Medicare Advantage plans, according to the Pharmaceutical Care Management...
CMS pushes back e-prescribing rule until 2010
Mar 24, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will delay an electronic prescription-reporting requirement while it consults with an industry group.
Bill would cut drug co-pays for assisted living dual eligibles
Mar 14, 2008
A new House bill introduced Thursday would provide dual eligibles living in assisted living facilities with the same co-pay coverage under Medicare Part D as nursing home residents.