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The National Council on Aging is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA's mission is to improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. NCOA is a national voice for older Americans and the community organizations that serve them. It brings together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently, and remain active in their communities. 
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The National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) was founded in 1984, and is dedicated to the clinical care of older adults across diverse care settings. Members include clinicians, educators, and researchers with vastly different educational preparation, clinical roles, and interest in practice issues. A striking feature is the substantial number of certified gerontological clinical nurse specialists who select NGNA for membership.

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Founded in 1990, the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) has grown to be the leading non-profit association dedicated to the support and development of the profession of case management. It is based in Little Rock, AR, and serves more than 11,000 members, 20,000 subscribers, and 70+ chapters through educational forums, networking opportunities, legislative advocacy and establishing standards to advance the profession.

Its leadership programs, educational forums, and breadth of tools and resources enable case management professionals to ensure more positive outcomes for individual patients' healthcare needs. Case management professionals help patients get healthier, faster; and help curtail the exorbitant costs that too often afflict the nation's health care system. To further the professional knowledge and career opportunities of its members, CMSA also offers a number of education programs. www.cmsa.org

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Guided Care is a new model of comprehensive health care designed by a multidisciplinary research team at Johns Hopkins to improve the quality of care and the efficiency of resource use for older people with multiple chronic conditions. In Guided Care, a registered nurse based in the primary care practice works in partnership with 2-5 primary care physicians to deliver high-quality care to 50-60 of their chronically ill patients. Data from a randomized controlled trial indicate that Guided Care improves the quality of patients' care, improves family caregivers' perception of quality, improves physicians' satisfaction with chronic care, and may reduce the use of expensive services. Several forms of technical assistance are available to help medical practices adopt and succeed with Guided Care. For details, please visit www.GuidedCare.org.

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The John A. Hartford Foundation is dedicated to improving health care for older Americans. Founded in 1929, the Hartford Foundation is a committed champion of health care training, research and service system innovations that will ensure the well-being and vitality of older adults. Its overall goal is to increase the nation's capacity to provide effective, affordable care to its rapidly increasing older population through two strategies:

• Enhancing and expanding the training of doctors, nurses, social workers and other health professionals who care for elders, and
• Promoting innovations in the integration and delivery of services for all older people.

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Medicare spending on hospice services has tripled in the past 5 years - a fact that hasn't gone unnoticed by CMS. In fact, Medicare's recent recoupment fervor is likely to only get worse. Add to that the recent CoP overhaul, MedPAC's increased scrutiny, and a looming '10 rate freeze and your business could be in for a bumpy ride. Every issue of Eli's Hospice Insider gives you strategies straight from the nation's most prominent consultants and trainers to help you side-step damaging recoupments and get a handle on Medicare's new CoPs.

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NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) is a national organization designed to help health care professionals in hospitals improve the care of older adults. NICHE hospitals seek to create an environment where older adult patients receive care that results in better outcomes. This climate of success encourages patients and their families to seek NICHE designated hospitals for their medical needs. The NICHE Network now numbers nearly 300 hospitals throughout North America.

ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management is dedicated to providing essential business and clinical information to management- and executive-level professionals working in skilled nursing, assisted living and continuing care retirement communities. www.long-term-care.advanceweb.com

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Strategic Insights on the Future of the Health Insurance Industry www.corporateresearchgroup.com/MarketTrends

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The WHCC Affordable Health Innovations Site seeks and promotes health care innovations that can reduce the cost of quality care. Visit the site to learn how the share your innovation.