Skip to main content

Linda Hiddeman Barondess

Column
09/05/2008
The American Geriatrics Society’s 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting, slated for April 30th through May 4th in Washington, DC, will cover the waterfront of topics and issues central to elder healthcare, with many of them of particular relevance...
The American Geriatrics Society’s 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting, slated for April 30th through May 4th in Washington, DC, will cover the waterfront of topics and issues central to elder healthcare, with many of them of particular relevance...
The American Geriatrics...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
Following intense advocacy work by the American Geriatrics Society, Congress voted to postpone the pending 5% cut in Medicare’s physician fee schedule.
Following intense advocacy work by the American Geriatrics Society, Congress voted to postpone the pending 5% cut in Medicare’s physician fee schedule.
Following intense advocacy work...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
Designed to address shortages of health professionals, the NHSCLRP assists in repayment of health professions education loans.
Designed to address shortages of health professionals, the NHSCLRP assists in repayment of health professions education loans.
Designed to address shortages of...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
09/05/2008
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) was authorized to devise Model Guidelines for the prescription drug plans (PDPs).
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) was authorized to devise Model Guidelines for the prescription drug plans (PDPs).
United States Pharmacopeia...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
The recent White House Conference on Aging provided both reason to celebrate and cause for concern. 
The recent White House Conference on Aging provided both reason to celebrate and cause for concern. 
The recent White House...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
One of the highlights of the American Geriatrics Society’s 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting, was its highly successful Congressional Visits Program.
One of the highlights of the American Geriatrics Society’s 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting, was its highly successful Congressional Visits Program.
One of the highlights of the...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
A substantial number of older adults in long-term care have cognitive impairment, mood disturbances, movement disorders, or a combination of these.
A substantial number of older adults in long-term care have cognitive impairment, mood disturbances, movement disorders, or a combination of these.
A substantial number of older...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
This month, Medicare and dual Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries will start signing up for Medicare’s new prescription drug insurance plans.
This month, Medicare and dual Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries will start signing up for Medicare’s new prescription drug insurance plans.
This month, Medicare and dual...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
Comorbid conditions lessen quality of life and complicate diagnosis and disease management, posing a series of unique challenges to health care professionals.
Comorbid conditions lessen quality of life and complicate diagnosis and disease management, posing a series of unique challenges to health care professionals.
Comorbid conditions lessen...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
A boost in Medicare payments for home visits in the late 1990s made house calls more economically viable.
A boost in Medicare payments for home visits in the late 1990s made house calls more economically viable.
A boost in Medicare payments for...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care