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    More services for indigent residents around corner  Sep 19, 2009
    Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) - Services must be provided in a Title XIX Medicaid-enrolled ASC, and are limited to items and services furnished in reference to an ambulatory surgical procedure, including those services on the HCFA approved list and selected Medicaid-only procedure. 2. (Rockport Pilot, TX)

    State Capitol Briefs, Thursday, May 14  May 16, 2009
    Transportation officials jumped on the union s letter, with MBTA General Manager Daniel Grabauskas checking in with a statement saying, "I am disappointed that the union has retreated from its initial strong support for a policy that I know will save lives." Moments later, Transportation Secretary James Aloisi issued a statement: "I am sorry to learn that the Carmen's Union has decided that the personal convenience of their members will take priority over public safety. This threatened grievance... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    Old Age Ain't for Sissies  Feb 9, 2009
    Shockingly, government studies show that more than half of nursing homes fall below the "minimum" staffing standard proposed by the Health Care Financing Administration (n/k/a the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) of two hours of care each day from certified nursing assistants, and nine out of ten homes fall below the HCFA "optimal" standard of 2. 9 hours of care each day from certified nursing assistants. (Townhall.com)




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