"An independent analysis estimates that as many as 3.7 million people nationwide may be forced to switch Medicare prescription drug plans next year - whether they like it or not.But an Abilene-area official said Wednesday that the number affected locally would be small."

Josephine is looking for more info.

The Associated Press: An effort to streamline the entangled field of Medicare drug plans could mean as many as 3 million seniors "could force 3 million seniors to switch plans next year whether they like it or not, says an independent analysis," by Avalere Health: "beneficiaries will see their prescription plan eliminated as part of a new effort by Medicare to winnow down duplicative coverage ...

My Uncle, Bradley,told me about this.

I heard about this and just found this story.

Independent Analysis Says New Medicare Effort to Make Drug Coverage Simpler Could Force Millions to Switch Plans

David told me about this - "Aug. 25, 2010 ? More help for senior citizens who want to stop smoking will soon be available through a change being made at Medicare."

I saw this posted Thursday on WWW.KFYRTV.COM.

"People who live in rural communities generally have to travel more than an hour to get to a major hospital, so critical access clinics in rural towns are crucial, especially in times of emergency."

I found this posted at WWW.FORBES.COM on Thursday.

"Nurse anesthetists are skilled, reliable and necessary. But does that mean we can get rid of the surgeons who supervise them?"