Providers rebut conclusions drawn in article about suicides in assisted living, nursing homes … Bernie Sanders’ new Medicare-for-all bill would cover some long-term care
GAO targets improper Medicare, Medicaid payments
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 17, 2017
Reducing improper payments made from the Medicare and Medicaid programs is a big step that the federal government can take to improve the country’s long-term fiscal health without legislative action,...
Medicaid spent $776 million on HCBS waivers for older adults in 2014, CMS says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 13, 2016
The Medicaid program spent almost $776 million on 1915(c) waivers to cover home- and community-based services for older adults in fiscal year 2014, according to a new report from the Centers for Medicare...
Seniors a reason to block health insurance mega-mergers, Justice Department says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 21, 2016
Senior citizens risk facing higher prices, lower quality care, and reduced benefits and access to wellness programs if the planned mergers of Anthem and Cigna as well as Aetna and Humana are approved,...
Study: Pharmacists help reduce hospital admissions among those with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2016
If you’re seeking to reduce hospital admissions among those with dementia, involving a clinical pharmacist may help, according to new research from Sweden.
Report: PACE viable, sustainable
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 07, 2016
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly model is a viable and sustainable model of community-based long-term care, according to a new journal article.
CBO releases economic outlook summary
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 19, 2016
The Congressional Budget Office has released a summary of its forthcoming 10-year Budget and Economic Outlook to help members of Congress as they work to resolve issues related to the 2017 budget.
CMS releases plan to address health inequity in Medicare
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2015
Increasing the ability of the healthcare workforce to meet the needs of vulnerable populations and increasing physical accessibility of healthcare facilities are two of the six priorities outlined by CMS...
HomeCare.com CEO predicts rapid change ahead for home care industry
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 15, 2021
Caregivers are in the driver’s seat and will be for years to come. That’s the message from HomeCare.com CEO Todd Walrath.
Beneficiaries often reluctant to change Medicare or drug coverage, report finds
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2019
In theory, beneficiaries in private Medicare Advantage plans and Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans could be switching plans each year. But as a new Kaiser Family Foundation report shows, that...