geriatrics
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CNO
Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
Studies in nursing homes show how commonplace such speech is.
Payer
When Hospitals Ditch Medicare Advantage Plans, Thousands of Members Get to Leave, Too
In the past 15 months, CMS has quietly offered roughly three-month special enrollment periods allowing MA members in 13 states...
Payer
Rural Hospitals Question Whether They Can Afford Medicare Advantage Contracts
In addition to the reimbursement issue, rural hospitals' complaints include payment delays and denials.
Payer
Does Our Healthcare System Support Healthy Aging?
Aetna?s Medicare CMO outlines the potential of Medicare Advantage ?to keep people happy, healthy and at home.?
Innovation
Sent Home to Heal, Patients Avoid Wait for Rehab Home Beds
UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Mass. is testing the concept of 'SNF at home'
Payer
Home Improvements Can Help People Age Independently. But Medicare Seldom Picks Up the Bill.
It's unclear how the Trump administration will approach senior care.
CMO
Why CMOs Should Pay Attention to Physical Function Deficits
A recent study found that measures of physical function, such as grip strength and gait speed, are strongly associated with...
CNO
Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump to Rescind Staffing Mandate
The industry is trying to kill the mandate before it takes effect, leaving thousands of residents in homes too short-staffed.
Innovation
Homebound Seniors Living Alone Often Slip Through Health System's Cracks
Nearly 40% have five or more chronic medical conditions, such as heart or lung disease. Almost 30% are believed to...
Payer
Watchdog Calls for Tighter Scrutiny of Medicare Advantage Home Visits
So far CMS has rejected OIG's push to limit payments for house visits with no medical treatment ? a potential...
Payer
Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More.
KFF found that 'many insurers are increasing premiums' and that large insurers including UnitedHealthcare and Aetna may reduced the number...
Innovation
Why Disruptors Are Now Setting Their Sights on the Senior Care Market
The retail primary care market may be struggling, but some see an opportunity to meet the healthcare needs of the...