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Balancing Act Unbalanced
Progress among the states in balancing delivery of Medicaid-funded long-term care services between people in their homes and those in institutions has been mixed according to this PPI study.
A Good Investment
Most workers age 50+ surveyed were satisfied with employer-based training offered them and participated in it. Training leaders interviewed recognized benefits of corporate culture promoting training for all workers regardless of age.
Good-bye Dinner Parties!
Over half of consumers age 45+ are taking steps to cope with rising food prices, according to this nationwide AARP Bulletin survey, with the majority blaming the government for the rising prices.
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AARP Statement on H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
AARP Senior Vice President David Sloane released the following statement in support of H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
November 19, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Statement on Passage of H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released the following statement applauding the House on its passage of H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
November 20, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
Latest MRI Study Shows AARP The Magazine, People, and Better Homes & Gardens Lead the Way as Most Read Consumer Magazines
AARP The Magazine continues to penetrate households as one of the industry leaders in reach and readership and is the only magazine to report consecutive growth in readership in the last six years, now boasting more than 35.7 million readers, as reported in the Fall 2009 Mediamark Research Inc. (MRI) survey. At a critical time for the publishing industry, AARP The Magazine joins People, Good Housekeeping and Sports Illustrated as one of only four publications in the elite top 10 reach magazines group, that achieved growth in readership vs. Spring 2009 MRI. As the world’s largest circulation magazine and the definitive voice for 50+ Americans, AARP The Magazine now reaches three times as many readers as the total number of Twitter followers of Ashton Kutcher, Oprah and Ryan Seacrest combined
November 18, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Applauds Senate for Progress on Health Care Reform
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond issued this statement following today’s introduction of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
November 19, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
Survey Finds AARP Members Back Critical Provisions of Health Care Reform Legislation
A new poll of AARP members released today finds strong support across party and ideological lines for elements of health care reform included in the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which recently passed the House of Representatives. The bill, which strictly limits how much more insurance companies can charge based on age and closes the Medicare prescription drug doughnut hole, was endorsed by AARP
November 16, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Report: Drug Prices Skyrocket Even as Inflation Falls
A new AARP Rx Watchdog Report released today finds that manufacturer prices for widely used brand name drugs have climbed dramatically over the last year, despite a negative general inflation rate. The report, by AARP’s Public Policy Institute, shows that brand name drug prices have increased 9.3 percent since October 2008. A statement from AARP Executive Vice President John Rother follows
November 18, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
The Most Dangerous Piece of Mail You’ll Get All Year is For a Free Lunch
More than three-quarters of older Americans are concerned that financial scams will damage their retirement nest eggs or those of someone they know, AARP and North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) said today
November 12, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Selects Grand European Tours As A Preferred Tour Operator
AARP and Grand European Tours today announced a new relationship giving AARP’s nearly 40 million members access to a discount on first-class escorted tours and river cruises offered throughout Europe and the world.
November 12, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Reminds Americans Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Next Week
With Sunday marking the beginning of Medicare’s open enrollment period, AARP is reminding its members and all older Americans to compare their current Medicare drug and health plans with others that are available and choose the one that best fits their needs. People in Medicare have until December 31 to add, drop or change prescription drug and health care plans for 2010. Each year, AARP encourages its members and everyone in Medicare to carefully consider their options for the coming year
November 12, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP, Members Reach Out to Congress in Support of Health Reform
After an historic vote in the House of Representatives this past Saturday, AARP and its nearly 40 million members remain hard at work, fighting for comprehensive health reform.
November 10, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
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