Study shares stats, gaps in care for nonfatal opioid overdoses among Medicare recipients
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 17, 2024
A new report published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine sheds light on nonfatal prescription drug overdoses in Medicare beneficiaries.
Report: Type 1 diabetes prevalence in older adults nearly triples since 1990s
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 17, 2024
The prevalence of people over 65 living with type 1 diabetes skyrocketed in the past 30 years, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, June 18
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 17, 2024
Oral coagulation drug edoxaban didn’t prevent second stroke, study finds … Study: Researchers spot risk factors for Motoric Cognitive Risk syndrome … Report: Older women left out of medical research...
Slower late-life gait speed linked to midlife inflammation
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 16, 2024
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found a link between midlife inflammation and late-life mobility challenges. Part of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities project,...
New psychotherapy treatment reduces chronic pain in seniors
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 16, 2024
A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open and conducted by UCLA Health and the US Veterans Affairs Office, determined that a newer psychotherapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)...
Providers express support for MA prior authorization reform bill
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 16, 2024
Nursing home and senior living providers on Friday praised the newly introduced Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, which would address the longstanding issue of prior authorization required...
Clinical briefs for Monday, June 17
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 16, 2024
4% of older adults have dementia diagnosis, new survey finds … Antacid confirmed to lower risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in ventilated patients … More evidence that melatonin reduces chances...
State Dept freezes healthcare worker visas while Workforce Resilience Act lingers in Congress
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 14, 2024
The Healthcare Workforce Coalition renewed its advocacy push to increase the number of immigrant nurses entering the US, calling on both chambers of Congress Friday to pass the Healthcare Workforce Resilience...
Likelihood of unavoidable pressure ulcers merits new warning process: attorneys
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 14, 2024
Providers should educate affected patients and their families about “unavoidable” pressure ulcers using a standardized process to help fend off related litigation, two seasoned medical malpractice...
DOJ hits telehealth firm for $4.6M in false claims settlement involving nursing homes
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 14, 2024
A company that provides mental telehealth services to skilled nursing residents has agreed to pay the federal government $4.6 million to resolve false claims allegations.