The following list of Texas disaster relief resources are available for those affected by the storms, as well as those looking to help:

California’s ObamaCare exchange is announcing a cap on patients’ costs for high-priced specialty drugs, the first state in the country to do so. The announcement, which comes after a unanimous vote by the exchange’s board Thursday, would cap the cost for most enrollees on the insurance exchange at $250 per prescription per month. Under the… Continue reading California ObamaCare Exchange Caps Patient Drug Costs

Preventing falls is a critical issue because accidental falls among older adults can cause serious injury or disability, and they are the leading cause of

According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury EVERY 14 SECONDS. Many falls are preventable, and it’s important for caregivers to gain an understanding of fall risk factors and home safety tips to avoid this very common mishap. Here are some great educational websites for… Continue reading Fall Prevention: Community and Educational Resources

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State health officials this week said they would extend the timeline for transition into managed care plans for thousands of frail California seniors in the Multipurpose Senior Services Program. At an Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services hearing this week, the revised timeline was released by Mari Cantwell, chief deputy director at the… Continue reading State Responds To Concerns – Resets Timeline For Senior Program Transition

San Bernardino’s bankruptcy plan would pay almost all money owed to CalPERS, but only a fraction to other cred San Bernardino’s plan to exit bankruptcy has at least one winner, plenty of losers and could have repercussions for other California cities. The city will pay every penny of the almost $50 million it owes to… Continue reading San Bernardino’s Bankruptcy Plan Favors CalPERS

Original article authored by George Lauer of California Healthline on May 18, 2015 A consumer advocacy organization has launched a campaign to get state officials to explain why they revoked Blue Shield of California’s tax-exempt not-for-profit status last year. Consumer Watchdog also wants the state to explain why Californians didn’t learn of the decision for… Continue reading State Pressured To Explain Why it Revoked Blue Shield’s Not-for-Profit Exemption

The Global Enteral Device Supplier Association (GEDSA) recently released a position statement about the ongoing ENFit Enteral Connectors change.

Urinary Incontinence Problematic for Many Women Over 40, Study Finds