Rural aging faces access gaps as transport limits care
At the International Conference on Rural Aging, experts describe rural seniors facing long travel to clinics and hospitals, with 30 mile distances common. Physicians report home visits reveal living conditions while advocating telemedicine and better rural roads to improve access.
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Robert Butler
International Longevity Center
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Senate Debates But Rejects Healthcare Bill Of Rights
The Senate rejected a White House supported patient rights bill 51 to 48, denying Americans broader authority to sue HMOs for denied care. Republicans accused Democrats of political maneuvering while Kennedy called talks an endless road to nowhere. House Republicans push a larger federal role for Medicare drug coverage, amid bipartisan pressure and concealment of positions.
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Census 2000 Nears Finish as 7 States Complete
The Census Bureau reports 97 percent of US households counted with 3.1 million homes remaining. Director Kenneth Prewitt vows intensified door to door effort to finish by early July, with seven states fully completed. A GAO note adds 10.8 million long forms returned, 54.1 percent of those mailed.
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