Study finds racial disparities in end-of-life hospital care
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 14, 2024
Black patients are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to receive documented end-of-life care during their final hospital stays, according to a new study of New York State hospitals. Racial disparities...
FDA clears nasal spray for moderate Alzheimer’s disease in first patient
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 14, 2024
Two recent developments in Alzheimer’s disease research offer new hope for patients and their families. Among these, in June, Tiziana Life Sciences received Food and Drug Administration clearance...
Age may temper narcissistic tendencies, new research finds
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 14, 2024
A comprehensive review of studies on narcissism found that people with this personality trait tend to become less narcissistic as they age. The study, conducted by Ulrich Orth and colleagues and published...
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 15
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 14, 2024
Alzheimer’s progression more accurately predicted with AI … Next-gen COVID-19 vaccine shows higher efficacy in older adults … Study finds nasal sprays curb colds and antibiotic use … Janus...
Specialist visits to nursing homes could increase under doc pay rule proposal
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 12, 2024
A proposal tucked into the physician fee schedule issued last week includes a new payment mechanism that could improve follow-up care in nursing homes for post-surgical patients, including those with hip...
Same flaws that have weakened state staffing rules may undercut federal push for nursing home minimums
By
Jordan Rau, KFF Health News
Jul 12, 2024
The administration’s plan also has some of the same weaknesses that have hampered states. It relies on underfunded health inspectors for enforcement, lacks explicit penalties for violations, and offers...
State long-term care bill would fund workforce initiatives but stiffen provider penalties
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 12, 2024
Eight months after its passage through the Massachusetts State House, a bill to fund investments in the long-term care workforce and increase state oversight powers appears poised to pass the State Senate.
Also in the News for Monday, July 15, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 12, 2024
CMS update intended to rectify editing error for claim resubmissions … GOP calls for agency regulation review in wake of Supreme Court overturning of Chevron doctrine … Pennsylvania budget includes...
Meet Stephanie Uhrmacher, 2024 Rising Star honoree
By
Foster Stubbs
Jul 12, 2024
Stephanie Uhrmacher, administrator – senior living at Good Samaritan Society – Hastings Village, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society in Hastings, NE, is a Rising Star honoree in the...
Meet Mary Cate Spires, 2024 Rising Star honoree
By
Foster Stubbs
Jul 12, 2024
Mary Cate Spires, vice president of marketing and digital strategy at The Arbor Company in Atlanta is a Rising Star honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.