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Report highlights need to boost LTSS direct care workforce
Some states are considering social insurance programs to help offset the cost of long-term services and supports (LTSS) care for…
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Verma talks about work requirements, hospital transparency, ACA and more
Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, invited reporters to the agency’s Washington, D.C., headquarters on…
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Caveats about causality in medical studies linked to more accurate news coverage
It’s a well-worn mantra: Correlation does not equal causation. But even if we know this, is it always accurately and…
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CMS head Verma briefs reporters; audio available through AHCJ
Seema Verma, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, sat down with 25 reporters on Thursday in…
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Public health experts discuss U.S. health systems’ disaster readiness
As public health officials grapple with strategies to respond to natural disasters and disease outbreaks, they face a host of…
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Comprehensive approach addresses needs of one city’s poorest seniors
Millions of older adults struggle to make ends meet. They’re often faced with nearly impossible choices — food or medication;…
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New blood test shows promise in predicting Alzheimer’s disease
You may have read reports about a new blood test to detect early brain changes that can flag common markers…
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Deciphering contracts: Webcast to cover journalists’ rights, negotiations, insurance and more
Few moments are more gratifying to a freelancer than a new contract landing in our inbox. Contracts solidify the hard…
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Democratic presidential candidates unveil broadband access, telehealth plans for rural America
Last week kicked off the 11-day Iowa State Fair, drawing most of the top Democratic presidential candidates. A regular stop…
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Better understanding of ‘mouth microbes’ may improve oral health treatments
An estimated 700 species of microbes thrive within the unique ecological niches found within the human mouth, including the hard…