What’s Good for Your Body Seems to be Good for Your Brain,
Scientists generally agree if you want to reduce your risk for dementia, you should start by adopting a healthful lifestyle.
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Month: May 2017
Omnicare to pay $8M to settle false claims allegations in 28 states
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Omnicare, a pharmacy services provider owned by Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS Health, has agreed
Read MoreCommon Lead Test Can Give False Results, FDA Warns
(By Nell Greenfield Boyce for NPR) Common blood tests for lead can give falsely-low results in certain cases, according to
Read MorePutting A Lid On Waste: Needless Medical Tests Not Only Cost $200B — They Can Do Harm
(By Chad Terhune for California Healthline) It’s common knowledge in medicine: Doctors routinely order tests on hospital patients that are
Read MoreLike Hunger Or Thirst, Loneliness In Seniors Can Be Eased
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) It’s widely believed that older age is darkened by persistent loneliness. But a
Read MoreNY Assembly passes single-payer healthcare plan
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) New York state is one step closer to having a single-payer health plan
Read MoreCMS releases state innovation waiver checklist: 3 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS unveiled a checklist to assist states applying for a Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver,
Read MoreCreating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic Care Act 2017
The Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 will not expand traditional Medicare
Read MoreThe 5 healthiest, unhealthiest states for seniors
(By Heather Punke for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. has made several strides in terms of senior health, like decreasing
Read MoreHHS updates ransomware guidance for healthcare organizations
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS on May 15 released a third update for its “International Cyber Threat to
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