Biogen cuts price of controversial Aduhelm in half
Dec 21, 2021
The drug shows promise in clearing the brain plaques believed to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
Humana, Signify Health partner to take on social determinants of health in San Antonio
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 30, 2021
Humana and Signify Health, a healthcare analytics firm, are teaming up with a network of community partners in San Antonio, TX to address the social aspects of health for nearly 800 patients in that community.
More news for Wednesday, Nov. 16
Nov 15, 2016
Medicare isn’t really going broke … What the Trump presidency means for senior citizens … Ability to recognize and recall odors may identify those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease...
11 New York-based SNFs allegedly committed Medicare fraud: DOJ
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 04, 2021
The United States has filed a civil healthcare fraud lawsuit against 11 skilled nursing facilities in the New York metropolitan area, their management company, owner and a senior employee for allegedly...
Study: Penn Medicine in-home pilot program reduced hospital return visits
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 07, 2021
A new method of treating patients at home by Philadelphia, PA-based Penn Medicine prevented 9 out 10 from returning to the hospital for care, according to a study of the Practical Alternative to Hospitalization...
Providers seek extension of 2% Medicare sequester cut relief through 2021
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 26, 2020
Four of the nation’s top provider groups representing long-term care, home health and hospitals are calling on Congress to extend a moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts into 2021 and for the...
AMDA resolution seeks to expose more students to providing care in assisted living, skilled nursing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 17, 2021
A goal of exposing students in medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychiatry, psychology, podiatry and other disciplines to long-term care came one step closer to reality with the passage of a resolution during...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, May 11
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 11, 2021
OIG finds Suncoast Hospice owes Medicare $47.4M due to overpayments … Healthcare industry continues to shed jobs … Clover Health partners with Roundtrip to offer transportation to Medicare Advantage...
HHS secretary nominee voices clear support for HCBS: Dombi
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 26, 2021
The president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice had high praise for President Biden’s choice for Health and Human Services secretary, Xavier Becerra, after the nominee offered some...
American Stroke Association, Feb. 9-11
Feb 22, 2022
The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management and treatment of stroke.