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Investigating RFK Jr., Fixing Surprise Billing Law May Be On Agenda For New Congress

Investigating RFK Jr., Fixing Surprise Billing Law May Be On Agenda For New Congress

Analysts say a Democratic-controlled Congress may scrutinize HHS, revisit surprise billing rules and consider Medicaid changes, though major bills face hurdles.
Skilled Nursing Dealbook: UW Health Adds Medical Center With Nursing Facility; 126-Bed Colorado Facility Sold

Skilled Nursing Dealbook: UW Health Adds Medical Center With Nursing Facility; 126-Bed Colorado Facility Sold

UW Health brought Beaver Dam Medical Center into its system Nov. 1, including a hospital campus with a skilled nursing facility and senior housing.
[Updated] CMS Finalizes 2027 Home Health Medicare Payment Rule With 2.4% Rate Increase

[Updated] CMS Finalizes 2027 Home Health Medicare Payment Rule With 2.4% Rate Increase

CMS estimates the 2027 rule will raise aggregate Medicare home health payments by $415 million while adding a temporary 3% rate adjustment and new enrollment controls.
Caregiver Desires For 40-Hour Weeks Shape Addus’ Personal Care Census Strategy

Caregiver Desires For 40-Hour Weeks Shape Addus’ Personal Care Census Strategy

Addus reported a year-over-year decline in personal care census and is expanding its caregiver app and refining case selection to staff more hours.
FDA Provides Clarity To Support Cell And Gene Therapy Development And Quality

FDA Provides Clarity To Support Cell And Gene Therapy Development And Quality

FDA’s final guidance recommends risk-based potency assurance across cell and gene therapy development, manufacturing and post-approval monitoring.
I Quit Chasing Diets – And Finally Started Feeling Better (+ Recipe)

I Quit Chasing Diets – And Finally Started Feeling Better (+ Recipe)

A Sixty and Me essay argues that weight-loss plans should be judged by whether they fit everyday life, not just by early results.
Pediatric Palliative Care Addresses The Unique Needs Of Seriously Ill Children And Their Families

Pediatric Palliative Care Addresses The Unique Needs Of Seriously Ill Children And Their Families

Pediatric palliative care can ease symptoms and support families, but access remains uneven in the U.S. and limited in many countries.
Medicare Spending Rises After Private Equity Buys Hospices

Medicare Spending Rises After Private Equity Buys Hospices

A study found Medicare spending per hospice stay rose 5.9% after private equity acquisitions, alongside longer stays and fewer social work visits.
Five Tips For Personalizing Assisted Living Space

Five Tips For Personalizing Assisted Living Space

Seniors Guide outlines five ways to make an assisted living room feel familiar, comfortable, accessible and ready for visits with family and friends.
Chester, Chester, And Chester – A Story Of A Recovering People Pleaser

Chester, Chester, And Chester – A Story Of A Recovering People Pleaser

A former elementary teacher recounts how three classroom hamsters exposed her long-running habit of avoiding uncomfortable conversations.