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Chronic Disease to Cost $47 Trillion by 2030
According to a study by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the five leading chronic diseases—cancer, diabetes, mental illness, heart disease, and respiratory disease—could reach $47 trillion over the next 20 years.
http://www.weforum.org/news/non-communicable-diseases-cost-47-trillion-2030-new-study-released-today
Survey: Most Patients are Satisfied with Medicare Part D Benefits
According to a poll by KRC Research, 95% of beneficiaries noted that their Medicare plans work well, and 94% said their plans were easy to use. In addition, 80% of respondents said that their Part D plans (the portion of Medicare that covers prescription drugs) offer good value and 67% reported reduced prescription drug spending.
http://www.emaxhealth.com/1506/most-medicare-beneficiaries-happy-part-d-prescription-drug-coverage
HHS Drops CLASS Program from PPACA
HHS announced that the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Program (CLASS) will not be implemented as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). CLASS was aimed to be the solution for long-term care insurance in the U.S. The move was expected by many health policy experts because of the price tag.
Too Much Gadget Use Causing Neck and Shoulder Strain Epidemic
According to doctors and chiropractors, people are hunched over their hand-held electronic devices and are developing neck strain, headaches and pain in their shoulders, arms and hands. The body positions normally assumed to text, type and play video games may cause pain that lasts a lifetime.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44820101/ns/health-health_care/#.TqcExrK3xio
