Who Will Care for Older Adults? We’ve Plenty of Know-How but Too Few Specialists
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Thirty-five years ago, Jerry Gurwitz was among the first physicians in the United
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Aging
Medicare Advantage plans offering food and produce benefits
In the upcoming plan year, 1,475 Medicare Advantage plans will offer food and produce benefits to their low-income enrollees. In
Read MoreWhat Does the Medicaid Eligibility Rule Mean for Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries and the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)?
(By Alice Burns for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Nov 01, 2023) On September 21, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and
Read MoreWe’re absolutely making it too hard’: The complexity of adult immunization delivery hinders vaccine uptake
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) Alison Buttenheim was floored by a sign she saw in her doctor’s office when she
Read MoreDoubts Abound About a New Alzheimer’s Blood Test
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) For the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer’s disease can
Read MoreDo dementia villages actually work? We just don’t know
(By Kristina Carvalho for STAT) Recently, dementia villages have gained popularity in Europe and Australia as an all-in-one solution to
Read MoreIllinois pauses enrollment in insurance program for older immigrants
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Illinois will pause enrollment in a Medicaid-like program for immigrant older adults beginning
Read MoreBattle Creek VA hosts mental health summit
(Source – news.va.gov) Battle Creek VA hosted a Mental Health Summit at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids location Sept. 29.
Read MoreMore large employers consider adding Medicare Advantage
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The number of firms offering retiree health benefits through Medicare Advantage has risen
Read MoreLet’s Have an Honest Conversation About What to Expect as You Age
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) How many of us have wanted a reliable, evidence-based guide to aging that
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