By Eric Thomas for ABC 7 News LIVERMORE, Calif. (KGO) — Chemotherapy helps save the lives of thousands of cancer patients each year. But now, researchers at the Lawrence Livermore Lab and UC Davis believe they’ve developed a technology that could make chemo treatments even more effective. Theresa Madsen had just settled into retirement, when she received… Continue reading New Medical Technology Could Bolster Chemotherapy

By Electa Draper for The Denver Post The state health insurance exchange is wrapping up interviews and background checks this week in its six-month hunt for a new chief executive officer. Connect for Health Colorado officials expect to select a finalist or finalists for the job next week. The exchange is also looking for chief financial… Continue reading Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Close to Selecting New CEO

By Sherry Jacobson for The Dallas Morning News Federal and local officials announced Wednesday that 969,461 people in Texas have signed up so far for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. The enrollment effort already exceeds last year’s statewide enrollment by nearly a third. And a major sign-up push is underway as the Feb.… Continue reading Nearly 1 Million Texans Sign Up Under Affordable Care Act

Feeding Tube Awareness Week was created by Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation to increase awareness and acceptance of feeding tubes and enteral nutrition.

By Washington Health Care Authority, Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, published on State of Reform. Please note: Washington state will not be moving forward with enrollment of Medicare/Medicaid customers into Medicaid managed care. The Health Care Authority (HCA) was recently notified that one of the two HealthPath Washington health plans, Community Health Plan… Continue reading HealthPath Washington Capitated Model Cancelled

By HME News Staff for HME News VALENCIA, Calif. – Shield HealthCare has moved its sales and distribution operations in Chicago to Elmhurst, Ill. A new, larger facility there will allow the provider of home medical supplies to gain efficiencies as it responds to its growing customer population, according to a press release. Shield offers a… Continue reading Shield Upsizes Operations

By HME News Staff for HME News VALENCIA, Calif. – Shield HealthCare has moved its sales and distribution operations in Chicago to Elmhurst, Ill. A new, larger facility there will allow the provider of home medical supplies to gain efficiencies as it responds to its growing customer population, according to a press release. Shield offers a variety… Continue reading Shield Upsizes Operations

This edition features the evidence behind utilizing Registered Dietitians to prevent hospital readmissions in people at home on nutrition support.

By the Associated Press, originally published in the Aurora Sentinel The state Senate gave initial approval Monday to two bill to increase oversight of the quasi-public exchange, called Connect For Health Colorado. DENVER | Colorado’s health insurance exchange is facing more scrutiny from the Legislature. The state Senate gave initial approval Monday to two bill[s] to… Continue reading Colorado Tightening Reins on Health Insurance Exchange

Originally published by Kaiser Health News. Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a nonprofit national health policy news service. By Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News Medi-Cal applicants who have been waiting for more than 45 days can receive temporary health benefits while officials determine eligibility for the public insurance program, a state Superior Court judge ruled this week. The… Continue reading Judge Orders California To Make Timely Decisions On Medicaid Coverage