Loneliness may be a predictor of illness, decline or death in seniors
UCSF researchers analyzed data from the National Institute on Aging Health and Retirement Study to determine the effects…
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Study indicates a vascular link to Alzheimer’s
Studies have shown a link between Alzheimer's disease and a gene called ApoE4. People who carry two copies of…
News Read MoreHospitalization can lead to adverse events for people with Alzheimer’s
While hospitalization affects any patient with Alzheimer’s disease, those who suffer delirium are at a greater risk for…
News Read MoreAMA works with insurers to cut medical claim errors
Released today, the American Medical Association’s (AMA) fifth National Health Insurer Report Card show a decrease in error…
News Read MoreTop U.S. health insurance regulator leaves for private sector
Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Director of the for Center for…
News Read MoreLong-term care scores big in Texas
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services(CMS) released its final round of Healthcare Innovation award winners on June…
News Read MoreALFA recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, with online tools to combat abuse
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) has joined other communities around the globe in its efforts to…
News Read MoreMedicaid fraud audits cost more than is recovered, CMS admits
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report indicates the auditing fees since 2008 totaled $102 million, while only…
News Read MoreStudy: Reducing avoidable hospitalizations for dual-eligibles could save millions
Providing better care for dual-eligible Medicare-Medicaid patients could significantly reduce hospitalization rates for this population, saving taxpayers between…
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