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The industry related news section of our web site contains current articles about the latest news in the hospice care industry. AseraCare Hospice brings you these news links as a public service. The descriptions, experimental trials, developments and results do not necessarily reflect the practices endorsed and/or utilized by AseraCare Hospice.

The media coverage section provides access to recent print, online and video coverage of AseraCare Hospice. Here you will also find our corporate press releases.

Latest Industry Related News

Type 2 Diabetes And Insulin Resistance Linked To Higher Alzheimer's Disease Risk
Aug. 26, 2010

Individuals with Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease because they are more likely to develop plaques in the brain associated with Azheimer's, says a new report published in the medical journal Neurology, issued August 25th, 2010...

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Premiums For Medicare Prescription Drug Plans To Remain Low In 2011
Aug. 24, 2010

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that average 2011 Medicare prescription drug plan premiums will remain similar to rates beneficiaries are currently paying this year. This, coupled with new discounts for brand-name drugs through the Affordable Care Act, will help make medications more affordable for Medicare beneficiaries in 2011 and beyond...

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Spinal fluid test may accurately predict, diagnose Alzheimer's
Aug. 11, 2010

Researchers have discovered what may prove to be a 100% accurate method for early detection of Alzheimer's disease, according to a recently published report.

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AseraCare Hospice Media Coverage

Marcia Cederdahl, AseraCare Hospice Clinical Services Regional Manager, Receives the State Impact Award from the Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Partnership
May. 11, 2010

Nebraska, May 11, 2010 -- The Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Partnership (NHPCP), the state’s hospice association, recently honored end-of-life professionals at its annual banquet. Marcia Cederdahl, RN, BS, an AseraCare Clinical Services Regional Manager based in Lincoln, received the association’s highest honor.

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Golden Living’s Dr. James Avery Named 29th Most Powerful Physician Executive in Healthcare
Apr. 29, 2010

Washington, DC, April 29, 2010 — Dr. James Avery, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Golden Living, has been named one of the 50 Most Powerful Physician Executives in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare and Modern Physician magazines. Ranked number 29 on the list, Dr. Avery is the only long-term care physician executive to be included.

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AseraCare Hospice gives to Home For Life
Apr. 29, 2010

Home For Life in Stillwater recently accepted a $1,000 grant from AseraCare Hospice. The grant will help Home For Life provide therapy animals for its residents.

The following article is provided courtesy of the Stillwater Gazette.

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