Primary care shortages linked to more emergency surgeries: Study
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) People who live in areas where primary care provider shortages are more severe
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Communities help with Veteran suicide prevention
(Source – news.va.gov) You may think VA only works with Veterans at VA-owned facilities like medical centers, Vet Centers and
Read MoreMedicare Advantage beneficiaries receive fewer days of at-home care: Study
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage beneficiaries received less at-home care than their counterparts in fee-for-service Medicare,
Read MoreAHIP, HHS diverge on relaxing prior authorization after Change attack
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Suspending prior authorization requirements as providers continue to to face disruptions from the
Read MoreConcerns Grow Over Quality of Care as Investor Groups Buy Not-for-Profit Nursing Homes
(By Harris Meyer for KFF Health News) Shelly Olson’s mother, who has dementia, has lived at the Scandia Village nursing
Read MoreA guide to covering LTC expenses
Seniors aged 65 have a nearly 70 percent chance of requiring long-term care services in the future. Of the 3.9
Read MoreAccess to Adult Dental Care Gets Renewed Focus in ACA Marketplace Proposal
(By Rayna Wallace, Michelle Long, and Kaye Pestaina for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 08, 2024) The 2023 KFF
Read MoreWhy primary care may cost less in Medicare Advantage
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Selective contracting with primary care physicians may be one factor behind lower per-patient
Read MoreEnrollment in Medicare Advantage
A recent report shows Medicare Advantage enrollment has increased by almost 2 million beneficiaries in 2023. Currently, 33 million individuals
Read MoreTackling unsheltered homelessness: Meet Veterans where they are
(Source – news.va.gov) Unsheltered homelessness is one of the most dangerous situations a person can face. It can severely harm
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