These matchmakers connect teens and elders. The friendships benefit both sides
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) When Andrea Levitt, 82, first met Angelo Williams, 16, at a cookies-and-tea event in New
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CMS’ hospital capacity reporting rule takes effect: 10 notes
(By Elizabeth Gregerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Beginning Nov. 1, CMS will require hospitals to report admission information related to
Read MoreExperiences of Direct Care Workers and Family Caregivers of Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
(By Priya Chidambaram, Anna Mudumala, Alice Burns, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 30, 2024) KFF
Read More5 updates on the 2-midnight rule
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) From a report suggesting that some payers have “hit the snooze button” on
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Medicare Annual Open Enrollment season is here; are you prepared? By now, you should have received your 2025 Medicare &
Read MoreMillions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San
Read MoreOlder Men’s Connections Often Wither When They’re on Their Own
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) At age 66, South Carolina physician Paul Rousseau decided to retire after tending
Read MoreHospitals prepare for months-long supply disruptions after Helene, port strike
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The healthcare industry has recently been facing significant supply chain challenges between the
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Denials Increased Before the Implementation of New Prior Authorization Rules
By Julie Carter for Medicare Rights on September 26, 2024 KFF recently analyzed Medicare Advantage (MA) data on prior authorization,
Read MoreNovo’s Ozempic Seen as Shoo-In for Next Round of Medicare Price Negotiations
By Greg Slabodkin for BioSpace on Septermber 25, 2024 Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster type 2 diabetes medication is a sure bet
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