A caregiver’s journey with advance care planning
(Source – news.va.gov) Seventy-five-year-old Vietnam War Army Veteran Rick Tupper started experiencing complications from heart disease, diabetes and dementia. His
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CDC probe into fake Botox grows: 5 notes
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Health officials are now investigating at least 22 reports of harmful reactions linked
Read MoreBiden Administration Sets Higher Staffing Mandates. Most Nursing Homes Don’t Meet Them.
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday that will require thousands
Read MoreVA and USDA food security initiatives
(Source – news.va.gov) VA’s Food Security Office and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to improve food security,
Read MoreFeds to investigate integrated Part D plans, PBMs
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS’ Office of Inspector General will investigate the impact of vertically integrated Medicare
Read MoreA cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) A drug taken by millions of people to control diabetes may do more than lower
Read MoreVA’s Million Veteran Program supports Whole Health research
(Source – news.va.gov) At VA, Whole Health means supporting your health and well-being by focusing on what matters to you
Read MoreRetiree Health Benefits: Going, Going, Nearly Gone?
(By Tricia Neuman and Anthony Damico for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 12, 2024) Employer- and union-sponsored retiree health
Read MoreThe rise of ‘social prescribing’
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nature walks. Dance classes. Volunteering. These are among the social activities being prescribed
Read MoreBusting misconceptions about toxic exposure screening
(Source – news.va.gov) If you’ve had a VA health care appointment in the last year or so, your care team
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