The Affordable Care Act won't make Americans healthy, only Americans can do that
Moral hazard is an economic term that refers to the undue risks people are willing to take if they don’t bear the responsibility for the consequences.
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Concierge medicine offers another option to traditional approach to health
A Forbes article in March of 2013 offered Concierge Medicine as an option for patients seeking better medical care especially with looming doctor shortages.
New program combines Medicare and Medicaid programs in King & Snohomish counties
Some elderly and disabled individuals qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid programs. A new program in the state of Washington would combine the two programs for the so-called dual eligibles. By doing so, the cost savings from eliminating duplicated services could then be shared by the two programs.
Excess weight associated with hearing loss
Hearing loss is often associated with aging but according to new research published in the online version of The American Journal of Medicine, women with higher body mass index (BMI) and a larger waist circumference were found to be at a higher risk for hearing loss while those with a higher level of physical…
Spousal Impoverishment standards released for 2014
In 1988, Congress enacted provisions to prevent long-term care expenses from depleting a couple’s life time savings and leaving a spouse still able to live at home with little to no resources for his/her own expenses. That provision has since become known as spousal impoverishment. Under the provisions, a certain amount of the couple’s combined…
Vancouver bans the door knob
This weekend there was a story on the news about the City of Vancouver in Canada, outlawing the doorknob.
Controlling diabetes can save everyone money (even those who don't have it)
This blog has covered stories about Concierge doctors before (see storyhere), we’ve even posted a story by a Concierge doctor before (see story here) and of course Seattle Elder Law Attorney, Rajiv Nagaich often includes Dr. Mixon as a guest for client appreciation events, so I’m not unaware of boutique medicine or private practice…
Take a reality check when you're planning for retirement
So, you’re retiring. Maybe you’ve even got a date circled on your calendar for five years from now.
Sequestration impacting seniors ability to stay in own homes
Government services make it possible for seniors to continue to live at home. This makes good economic sense for the government because community-based services are generally less expensive. It makes sense for the senior because they are able to continue to live independently and preserve their autonomy.
Over 60% of people 50+ provide financial support for adult family members
A recent Merrill Lynch report looked at the financial support that older adults are providing to the generations following them. The study covers a variety of topics, one of which I’ve covered here. But the aspect of the study that is getting the most coverage was a survey that found that 62 percent of…
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