New research explores whether what causes cancer in some people may protect them from developing Alzheimer’s disease.
People in the news, Jan. 2
Jan 02, 2019
Appointments, promotions and departures at the Arbor Co., Atlas Senior Living, Brookdale Senior Living, Charter Senior Living, Green Courte Partners / True Connection Communities, Juniper Communities,...
Brookdale wins $35 million Medicare fraud lawsuit
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2017
A federal judge has permanently dismissed a lawsuit in which a former employee accused Brookdale Senior Living and subsidiaries of submitting approximately $35 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for...
Joining or forming a Medicare Advantage plan? Read these survey results
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2019
With an increasing number of senior living operators joining or forming their own Medicare Advantage plans, or considering doing so, the results of new J.D. Power customer satisfaction research could provide...
More news for Thursday, April 11
Apr 11, 2019
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
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,...
Geography, income affect life expectancy: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 11, 2016
Geography plays a big role in what is arguably the ultimate measure of health — longevity, especially among those with lower incomes, according to a new study published online by JAMA.
South Dakota NPs now have full practice authority
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2017
South Dakota has become the 22nd state to authorize nurse practitioners to provide a full scope of services — diagnosing, treating, managing care and prescribing medicines and therapies — independently....
Medicare LTSS changes may not help two-thirds of beneficiaries
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2019
Two-thirds of Medicare recipients may not benefit from the federal government’s recent policy change allowing Medicare Advantage plans to cover long-term services and supports, according to a new analysis.
Brookdale asks court to uphold ‘whistleblower’ lawsuit dismissal
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 20, 2016
Brookdale Senior Living has requested that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit uphold the November dismissal of a former employee’s False Claims Act lawsuit against the company.