New DOJ rules for online healthcare content make sure seniors aren’t taken offline
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 11, 2024
The DOJ took steps earlier this week to help make sure seniors have appropriate access to online healthcare and coverage decisions.
Ongoing lawsuits indicate there’s little advantage to seniors for letting AI determine their MA coverage
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
A new report calls out the role of AI in validating cost-cutting measures that leave seniors in need without coverage.
LeadingAge, AHCA, among organizations at White House to discuss Change Healthcare cyber-emergency
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 14, 2024
The White House convened a meeting Tuesday with top long-term care and healthcare organizations, including AHCA and LeadingAge, about the Change Healthcare issue.
HHS takes steps to address recent cyberattack; LTC still reeling from aftermath
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 07, 2024
HHS is granting some flexibilities for Medicare providers in the wake of the Change Healthcare cyberattack last month.
Hearing aid manufacturers still need to listen up about seniors’ specific needs: report
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 05, 2024
Many seniors could benefit from larger, more customized hearing aids, which are easier to manipulate, experts noted.
Updated CMS telehealth toolkit offers tips to states for improving access
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 27, 2024
CMS has released a new report on telehealth intended to give states guidance on how to assist access for those on Medicaid programs.
Senators reintroduce telehealth bill to give seniors more access to mental health services
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 01, 2024
A bipartisan group of senators have reintroduced a bill to remove current restrictions on telehealth mental health services for seniors.
Senators weighed permanent telehealth access for Medicare beneficiaries in hearing Tuesday
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 16, 2023
Senate Health Care subcommittee members and outside experts weighed in on the value of telehealth during a hearing Tuesday afternoon.
More tech tools available to expand access to desperately needed caregiver workforce
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
A newly announced partnership will help connect LTC operators using certain attendance software with thousands in an on-demand workforce.
As more seniors turn to music therapy, health insurer says it will help payers find their groove
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 02, 2023
Longevity Health will now provide coverage for a platform that provides music therapy via singing to senior living communities.