Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and caregivers are stressed
Mar 20, 2024
Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the US healthcare system, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association...
HHS opens investigation into UnitedHealth cyberattack
Mar 14, 2024
Following a cyberattack on one of the nation’s largest health insurers that’s thrown healthcare payments into disarray and likely exposed reams of private patient data, the US Department of...
Staffing shortages at nursing homes continue: report
Mar 01, 2024
Although the pandemic has ended, staffing shortages and employee burnout still plague US nursing homes, a new government report finds.
Biogen is dropping controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm
Jan 31, 2024
Biogen said it will shift its focus to a newer Alzheimer’s drug, Leqembi, which it markets in a partnership with Japan-based Eisai. Leqembi received FDA approval last year.
Integration of Medicaid physical, mental health does not aid outcomes
Jan 08, 2024
No significant benefits were seen for most measures of utilization, quality and outcomes.
FDA allows Florida to import cheaper drugs from Canada
Jan 05, 2024
The plan would let Florida buy selected drugs in bulk from Canada, following FDA review.
Racial and ethnic disparities seen in use of hospice
Dec 18, 2023
Older age was associated with lower odds of short length of stay in those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
>10 percent of FIT are unsatisfactory and cannot be processed
Nov 22, 2023
Fewer than half of those with an unsatisfactory FIT completed a subsequent test within 15 months.
AHA: Fresh produce prescription improves glycemic control
Nov 14, 2023
The findings were seen among low-income individuals with diabetes and poor glycemic control.
COVID-19 meds like Paxlovid will soon have big price tags
Oct 30, 2023
The pills still will be available at no cost until those bought earlier by the federal government run out.