geriatrics
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Strategy
Oak Street Health Plans Expansion to 4 More States
The Medicare geriatric primary care network says it will have a footprint in Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas and Virginia by year's...
Telehealth
Poll: More Older Adults Tap Patient Portals, but Usage Varies Widely
Wealthier white older adults were more likely to report using virtual care portals.
Post-Acute
Drawing Students' Attention to Eldercare: Q&A with Chad Cole, MPA
The Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions is helping students see the benefits of working in geriatrics.
Post-Acute
UAMS Physician Asst. Program Brings Geriatric Care to the Front
The university has added geriatrics into the core clinical rotation for the program.
Clinical Care
Beware of Dog: Walking Fido Linked to Serious Injuries
TBI and hip fracture were the two most common injuries among senior dog-walkers.
Post-Acute
Being 'Socially Frail' Comes With Health Risks for Older Adults
People who are physically frail have less physiological strength and a reduced biological ability to bounce back from illness or...
Telehealth
Mental Healthcare by Video Fills Gaps in Rural Nursing Homes
Patients don't have to travel to a clinic. They don't even have to get cleaned up and leave their bedrooms.
Pharma
IRA-mandated Free Vax Could Save Seniors More Than $230M
As of January 1, vaccines are now free under Medicare Part D, and include vaccines for Tdap and shingles.
Payer
Why Do Politicians Weaponize Medicare? Because It Works
This time it's Democrats accusing Republicans of wanting to maim the very popular federal health program.
Pharma
CMS Rolls Out 3 Medicare Drug Savings Models
The models were authorized under an executive order by President Joe Biden to 'complement' drug cost-savings provisions in the Inflation...
Post-Acute
Nursing Home Owners Drained Cash During Pandemic While Residents Deteriorated
Some nursing home owners moved money from their facilities through corporate arrangements that are widespread, and legal, in every state.
Human Resources
Wave of Rural Nursing Home Closures Grows Amid Staffing Crunch
The lack of open nursing home beds is marooning some patients in hospitals for weeks while social workers seek placements.