CMS proposes lower Part D deductibles, slashed insurer payments for Medicare Advantage plans
For the first time, seniors will see their Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs go down. But government payments…
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JAMA: Delayed hospice transitions undermine palliative care services
Medical advancements in end-of-life care have done plenty to postpone the day when the physician will say, “there’s…
News Read MoreLong-Term Living takes break in observance of Presidents’ Day
Long-term Living will take a short break from news, articles, blogs and social media on February 18. We'll…
News Read MoreNew strains of MRSA found in nursing homes
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been a great concern for hospitals over the past few years. Patients in…
News Read MoreHormone therapy blocks accelerated biological aging in women with Alzheimer’s risk factor
Healthy menopausal women carrying a well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease showed measurable signs of accelerated biological…
News Read MoreNational Federation of Nurses merges with teacher’s union
The National Federation of Nurses (NFN) has voted to merge its efforts with the American Federation of Teachers…
News Read MoreEmeritus Senior Living plans to hire 1,000 veterans, military spouses
With the unemployment rate for veterans significantly higher than that for the overall population, one of the nation's…
News Read MoreStudy: No link between hospital deaths and readmissions
A measure used by Medicare that penalizes hospitals for poor performance is not related to how many patients…
News Read MoreGPS wristwatch locates wandering seniors, contacts care team
A Canadian company has designed a GPS-based wander management wristwatch capable of tracking those with dementia—and calling their…
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