Scientists document first-ever transmitted Alzheimer’s cases, tied to no-longer-used medical procedure
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) LONDON — There was something odd about these Alzheimer’s cases. Part of it was the
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Where Are the Nation’s Primary Care Providers? It’s Not an Easy Answer
(By Rae Ellen Bichell for KFF Health News) Clinicians at Valley-Wide Health Systems never know who will appear at their
Read MoreNorth Texas community supports Veteran food pantry
(Source – news.va.gov) Bitterly cold temperatures didn’t slow the procession of Veteran vehicles lining up at Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans
Read MoreLawmakers urge more action on Medicare Advantage overpayments
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Two lawmakers are asking CMS to do more to curb overpayments to the
Read MoreScientists can tell how fast you’re aging. Now, the trick is to slow it down
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) I used to flinch at the topic of aging. Is there anything we can do
Read MoreLA VA Food Security Committee helps Veterans access healthy food
(Source – news.va.gov) Greater Los Angeles VA established a multi-disciplinary Food Security Committee in October 2023 to help generate a
Read MoreUnprecedented Medicare Advantage costs drive steep losses for Humana
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana reported a $541 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2023, facing
Read MoreSenate Probes the Cost of Assisted Living and Its Burden on American Families
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) A U.S. Senate committee on Thursday launched an examination of assisted living, holding
Read MoreWhat to Watch in 2024: The Latest Health Cost and Affordability Issues and Trends
(By Tammie Smith for The Kaiser Family Foundation published January 24, 2024) While issues of health care costs and affordability
Read MoreDigital dentistry at Orlando VA: Transforming patient care
(Source – news.va.gov) Orlando VA has unveiled a series of cutting-edge digital dentistry upgrades to its dental clinic that are
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