Innovative Approach By HHS in Solving Nation's Health

http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/06/20120622a.html

 I was reading these new approaches to solving healthcare challenges and what struck me is the part where it mentioned building health resilience technology to withstand natural disasters. It's very important especially that the hurricane season has begun for chronically ill to continue to use their DME's even with prolonged  power outages for example. We could save thousands of lives if we have a way of knowing who needs access to DME's at the time of natural disasters.

A Different Approach to Dementia Care

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Geriatrics/Dementia/33112

Check out this new CMS initiative “Partnership to Improve Dementia Care”. I like the fact that CMS will have each nursing home’s antipsychotic use available on Nursing Home Compare. I use this tool a lot of times and refer families to check the site for better decision making strategy.  It’s about time someone looks into a different approach to Dementia care!

Healthcare options for the Young Adult

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/06/08/investopedia83231.DTL

It's that time of the year when we have young adults graduate and leave home to start on their own. Somehow, they would need to decide what kind of healthcare insurance they would need. This article explains 3 different options to choose from based on their need. I hope you find it helpful!

Breast Density Notification Bill

http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_20737411/breast-density-notification-bill-its-way-state-assembly

This is an FYI that in California, Senate Bill 1538 which requires health care providers to notify women of dense breast tissue as detected by mammogram is now headed to the  State Assembly and if passed into a law, other states might follow. This could save lives as it will prompt women to go for additional screenings. Does anyone know of similar Bill being filed in New York?