New rules issued on electronic health records

New rules issued on electronic health records | Health Tech - CNET News: "Through its new and long-awaited rules on electronic health records, the government is hoping to clarify the conditions under which doctors and hospitals can collect incentive payments by investing in electronic health records, or EHR, over the new few years.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the new rules on Tuesday in an effort to support and expand the use of electronic health records. The rules are being targeted as a specific response to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 , which outlined the Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments medical providers can receive by using EHR technology."

Secretary Sebelius Announces Final Rules To Support ‘Meaningful Use’ of Electronic Health Records: "“For years, health policy leaders on both sides of the aisle have urged adoption of electronic health records throughout our health care system to improve quality of care and ultimately lower costs,” Secretary Sebelius said. “Today, with the leadership of the President and the Congress, we are making that goal a reality.”"

Alzheimer’s Stalks Us All

The Vanishing Mind

"Tucked away on a steep street in this rough-hewn mountain town, an old woman found herself diapering her middle-age children. At frighteningly young ages, in their 40s, four of Laura Cuartas’s children began forgetting and falling apart, assaulted by what people here have long called La Bobera, the foolishness. It is a condition attributed, in hushed rumors, to everything from touching a mysterious tree to the revenge of a wronged priest. "

Changing the Trajectory of Alzheimer’s Disease: A National Imperative 

"This report examines the current projections and costs associated with the Alzheimer crisis, as well as what Medicare and Medicaid savings are possible if disease modifying treatments were available."

Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research — and it calls on people of all ages to take action in the fight. Year-round, our participants are leaders in the effort to defeat this devastating disease.

More information can be found at the following :
 Alzheimer's Disease International

The Alzheimer Society of Canada

The Alzheimer's Society is the UK

Magnetic brain stimulation shows promise for Alzheimer's | Life and style | BMJ Group:

 "Stimulating the brain with magnetic pulses might help people with Alzheimer's disease improve their use of language, new research suggests. However, this treatment is still highly experimental and has been tested on very few people."

The Vanishing Mind - Promise Seen for Detection of Alzheimer’s - NYTimes.com:

"There is no treatment yet to stop or slow the progress of Alzheimer’s. But every major drug company has new experimental drugs it hopes will work, particularly if they are started early. The questions though, are who should be getting the drugs and who really has Alzheimer’s or is developing it?"

Please pass me a glass of Red Wine

Red Wine May Fight Alzheimer's Disease: 

"A study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry has found that the compound found in red wine known as resveratrol has the ability to neutralize the toxic effects of proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease." 

Alzheimer's as seen by a patient who is also a doctor - latimes.com:
"Alzheimer's as seen by a patient who is also a doctor
A retired physician and an emeritus professor of medicine at UCLA shares his insights and even tips for coping with this difficult and growing problem."


There is so much more to be learned.

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Philosopher Quote Of The Day

Philosopher Quote Of The Day - Happiness is a continuation of happenings which are not resisted. - Deepak Chopra

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Glee's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" with Oil Spill Images

Guggenheim embraces YouTube video project

Guggenheim embraces YouTube video project | Reuters

YouTube has come a long way as an art form.

"Creative online video is one of the most compelling and innovative opportunities for personal expression today," said Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation director Richard Armstrong. "'YouTube Play' demonstrates this is within the reach of anyone who uses a computer and has access to the Internet."

It has also become a business venture for the little guys.

Earning Cash With YouTube Videos - WSJ.com


"Like many realtors in hard-hit markets across the country, David DeVore of Orlando, Fla., hasn't had much luck selling homes in the last couple of years. DeVore's Plan B? The social media career of his young son, David."

YouTube and Video Marketing: An Hour a Day 

Of course it is a great source for so much entertainment, news, art and more.

Courage

Give us the fortitude to endure the things which cannot be changed, and the courage to change the things which should be changed, and the wisdom to know one from the other.-Oliver J. Hart

Mind Hacks: Architecture of the brain

Mind Hacks: Architecture of the brain
"The building for Lou Ruvo center for Brain Health in Las Vegas is just beautiful.

The centre is a neuroscience research institute that was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.

It particularly focuses on Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative brain diseases. The 'Lou Ruvo' in the name is a tribute to the father of the centre's founder who died from dementia."

Find out more about architect Frank Gehry and be sure to see photos of the center.
An estimated 5.3 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease and this number is predicted to double by mid-century.  This center hopes to help improve the diagnosis and treatment of  Alzheimer's disease .

Two Roads At Once

My Philosophy quote  for today: "The person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere." Xun Zi 

photo thanks to: Ian Sane

The World Cup has begun...

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cameronparkins

This one is for my Grandson, Ryan. As a huge soccer fan, living in Germany, I can't help but hope for a Germany win.

2010 FIFA World Cup Predictions: Germany vs. Australia

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See The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, set on the shores of the North End Lake.

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