Poor long-term sleep trajectories tied to diabetes
Aug 13, 2024
Getting not enough or too much sleep is tied to a higher likelihood of developing diabetes across sociodemographic groups.
Electric bandage shows promise in speeding up chronic wound healing
By
Staff reports
Aug 16, 2024
Researchers have introduced a water-powered electric bandage designed to accelerate the healing process. This new technology, tested in animal models, showed a 30% improvement in healing speed compared...
Medicare Advantage plan denials for prior authorization set record at 3.4 million
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 12, 2024
Medicare Advantage plans denied a record number of requests for prior authorization in 2022, according to a KFF analysis of federal data published Thursday.
First facility assessment deadline leaves gaping questions about surveyor intent
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 14, 2024
Skilled nursing providers across the country were required late last week to complete their first enhanced facility assessment.
Amid ‘overwhelming’ data choices, too many high-performing nursing homes still miss out on referrals:...
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 13, 2024
Skilled nursing facilities earning the highest PDPM rates aren’t necessarily bringing in the most referrals, a new analysis finds.
Rheumatoid arthritis tied to higher risk for lung cancer
Aug 09, 2024
Rheumatoid arthritis-interstitial lung disease shows a particularly high risk.
New deals will cut Medicare costs for expensive drugs
Aug 15, 2024
The Biden administration said Thursday that it has signed deals with drug companies that will lower the prices on 10 of the most popular and expensive drugs used by American seniors.
Second-quarter earnings calls continued Friday with updates from CareTrust REIT, Diversified Healthcare Trust, Omega Healthcare Investors and Ventas.
High-intensity interval training improves cardiorespiratory fitness after stroke
Aug 09, 2024
Greater cardiorespiratory fitness gains were seen with high-intensity interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training.
‘Alarming’ legal opinion could be ‘detrimental’ to senior living project financing, leaders say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 16, 2024
An “alarming” legal opinion affecting a federal loan program popular with senior living and care organizations could have a “detrimental” effect on maintaining senior living communities and other...