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What quality measures can tell us about nursing home ratings
Nursing home star ratings are misleading and disingenuous, according to a recent analysis comparing ratings with quality measures alone. More…
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Rise in obesity among older adults will increase burden on health system
Obesity in older adults is a very real and growing challenge. Since 1991, there’s been a steady increase in obesity…
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Report on these unintended health consequences of municipal budget cuts
Much of the local news over the Independence Day weekend focused such as fireworks safety, beach traffic, flags and parades.…
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Some states flout HCBS Medicaid rules by requiring unpaid family caregiving
At least a dozen states compel family caregivers to provide unpaid assistance to qualify for Medicaid-funded home and community based…
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Report: Integrated care improves outcomes for those using both Medicare, Medicaid
It almost seems like a no-brainer that dovetailing care between Medicare and Medicaid will have positive effects on the population…
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What journalists should know about hospital ratings
Journalists should take hospital ratings with a healthy dose of skepticism, according to experts at a recent AHCJ New York…
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Fast growth in nursing home ownership ripe for investigation
Serious problems at nursing homes are often easy to conceal. That is, unless you specifically dig for patterns of fraud,…
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Study: Caregivers want tech support, but adoption rates low
Family caregivers want and need technology that allows them to better support their loved ones, but only about seven percent…
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How ageism can negatively affect the health of older adults
Older adults are commonly subjected to a variety of negative stereotypes – bumbling, helpless, cranky, unapproachable, child-like, to name a…
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Rankings reveal which states are healthiest for aging adults
Massachusetts tops this year’s list of healthiest places for older adults, according to the 2016 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report.…