High Quality Healthcare & Benefits All Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. And the Boston VA Healthcare System is committed to providing the high quality healthcare and benefits that our Veterans - young, and old...

Reform Needed for Consistent Pricing I recently came across an article which detailed a summer research project on health care costs. It was conducted by a student, who called over 100 hospitals across the country. The inquiry involved a fictitious...

Care Planning Reduces Hospital Re-Admission Elderly parents suffering from heart failure constitute a large percentage of hospital re-admissions. Those suffering this malady greatly impact the cost of health care due to the ongoing medical vigilance required to maintain healthy blood...

Improve Care, Provide Continuity, and Eliminate Fraud In the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the federal agency responsible for protecting the health of all Americans. The agency oversees and regulates providers of essential human services,...

Transition Assistance Needed for Elderly Patients Do you know any elderly parent who enjoys their hospital stay? If your experience is like mine, your parents do not want to be hospitalized. If at all possible, they will avoid any trip to...

The function of a community hospital is to provide medical care and resources for it's patient community. But, until now, there has been no responsibility or - "ownership"  - for inefficiency. It is the judgment of Medicare that many...

Expect Constant Change As we witness the market forces and technological change in the world of healthcare for our elderly parents, we are seeing some trends emerging which are worth noting. Over the coming weeks, I will attempt to provide greater...

Many seniors, including our elderly parents, are interested in travel to experience the sights and sounds of different cultures and environments that we all share. For some older adults, travel is a part of the "bucket list" mentality. For...

When Traveling, Seniors Require Health Precautions If you, or your elderly parents, are planning on traveling out of the country, getting your plane tickets and packing your suitcase may not be enough. Travel medicine experts strongly recommend that you don't leave...

Common Sense Steps Can Help   It seems like everywhere I turn, I hear about someone who is sick with the flu. The city of Boston last week declared a "health emergency" due to the number of cases being reported. Emergency...