LTC Ombudsman Program

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http://www.californiahealthline.org/capitol-desk/2015/6/california-mental-health-waiver-approved

Medi-Cal Mental Health Waiver Approved - California Healthline Integration of physical and mental health in the Medi-Cal program got a boost from federal approval of a five-year extension of the specialty mental health services waiver.

https://www.facebook.com/NPR/posts/10153342776946756

Many Doctors Who Diagnose Alzheimer's Fail To Tell The Patient Only about half of Medicare patients are told of the diagnosis by their doctor, a study finds. That compares to 90 percent of patients diagnosed with cancer.

House unanimously passes observation status bill Longterm care leaders firmly applauded members of the U.S. House on Tuesday for unanimously passing a bill that would put tighter control over the designation of observation status for hospital patients.

Collecting applications for volunteers. we will be conducting a training in the Desert area in June. Anyone interested Please contact our office.