States Set Minimum Staffing Levels for Nursing Homes. Residents Suffer When Rules Are Ignored or Waived.
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in
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Veteran with chronic pain receives life-changing care
(Source – news.va.gov) Robert Judge’s chronic pain overshadowed every aspect of his life. His pain was constant and overwhelming. It
Read MoreIllinois gov. signs prior authorization reform bill
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a pair of health insurance reform bills
Read MoreHow to prepare for power outages if your health depends on home medical devices
(By Ginny Graves for NPR) Jenny McClelland’s 13-year-old son, James, was born with a rare genetic condition that makes him
Read MoreBuild your emergency care plan with VA virtual tools
(Source – news.va.gov) As hurricane season approaches, preparation is essential. If you live in an area that could be impacted,
Read MoreCMS launches dementia care with alternative Medicare payments
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has launched a dementia care program that will be piloted by 400
Read MoreOzempic’s popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) Jim Cox had heard of people with Type 2 diabetes who were unable to get
Read More10 Things About Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
(By Priya Chidambaram and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 08, 2024) Long-term services and supports (LTSS)
Read MoreVeteran learns he’s eligible for health care at VetFest
(Source – news.va.gov) Vietnam Veteran Danny Cox was given a flyer from his neighbor about an event taking place at
Read MoreInsurers brought in $50B through Medicare Advantage coding: WSJ
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans received $50 billion in payments between 2018 and 2021 for
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