Navigating insurance for those with dementia a major challenge for family caregivers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 30, 2024
Family caregivers face many challenges in helping their loved ones who are living with dementia, not the least of which is navigating the insurance landscape for long-term care. That’s according to the...
Business briefs, Jan. 29
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 29, 2024
White House launches effort to increase Medicare Advantage transparency … CCRCs would have a year to return entrance fees under proposed bill … McGuireWoods attorney offers advice on SNF restructuring,...
Denosumab linked to severe hypocalcemia in dialysis-dependent seniors
Jan 25, 2024
The risk increased for severe and very severe hypocalcemia for female dialysis-dependent Medicare patients aged 65 years or older.
More news for Wednesday, Jan. 24
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 24, 2024
CMS: Expect final nursing home staffing rule this year … Johns Hopkins identifies opportunities for strengthening direct care workforce … University of Buffalo to invest $4M in aging research as...
Business briefs, Jan. 24
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 24, 2024
CMS: Expect final nursing home staffing rule this year … Eviction bill amendment does little to address real problem, industry experts say … House Budget Committee advances legislation without...
Supreme Court spars over case that could limit power of federal agencies
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 18, 2024
Some Supreme Court justices on Wednesday signaled their willingness to give courts more discretion in interpreting “ambiguous” federal statutes rather than leaving that work to the agencies tasked...
Business briefs, Jan. 16
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 16, 2024
August Health exceeds revenue growth following market expansion … Senior living and care providers describe 2023 in one word … 37 Life Care Services Communities receive 5-star Medicare ratings …...
About 10 percent of Medicare home health providers do not use EHRs, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Jan 05, 2024
Home health agencies that don’t have EHR systems are at a disadvantage, but many still lack this technology, according to a recent study.
Private equity acquisition of hospitals may increase adverse events
Dec 26, 2023
Medicare beneficiaries admitted to private equity hospitals experienced increase in hospital-acquired conditions
Study maps ‘home time’ for Medicare beneficiaries in assisted living communities
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 21, 2023
A new study gives more insight into how much time older people in assisted living spend in and out of the setting.