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US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

A proposed federal policy aims to protect older Americans from contracting HIV by offering free preventive medication, the latest effort to catch up to much of Europe and Africa in stemming the spread of the virus.

8 Nov 2023

New California law offers fresh protection from steep ambulance bills

Last year, Jennifer Reisz's college-age daughter, Megan, was kicked in the chest multiple times by the family's horse. Megan fell to the ground, unable to move or speak. Though she was alone, her Apple Watch detected her distress and called 911.

7 Nov 2023

NYU Langone Health earns Leapfrog's top safety ratings for the seventh time in a row

For the seventh time in a row, NYU Langone Health has earned top safety ratings for its inpatient locations across the system, with each receiving "A" ratings in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade release, a level of patient safety achieved by only 30 percent of hospitals nationwide.

6 Nov 2023

Medicare expands the roster of available mental health professionals

Lynn Cooper was going through an awful time. After losing her job in 2019, she became deeply depressed.

3 Nov 2023

‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds chaos in states

More than two dozen people lined up outside a state public assistance office in Montana before it opened to ensure they didn't get cut off from Medicaid.

2 Nov 2023

Addressing social risks in pediatric care may improve health and wellness without increasing discrimination

A growing recognition of the health impact of social risks – such as food insecurity and homelessness – has prompted researchers, healthcare providers and policymakers to consider ways to address these risk factors as part of holistic clinical care.

1 Nov 2023

New study identifies regional hotspots for Parkinson's disease

A new study led by researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute has found that people living in regions with median levels of air pollution have a 56 percent greater risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared to those living in regions with the lowest level of air pollution.

30 Oct 2023

UC San Diego Health and Tri-City partnership aims to expand, transform access to health care

After open public discussion and a unanimous board vote, Tri-City Healthcare District ("Tri-City" or "District") announced yesterday that UC San Diego Health has been selected as the District's future health care partner.

27 Oct 2023

A new era of vaccines leaves old questions about prices unanswered

The world is entering a new era of vaccines. Following the success of covid-19 mRNA shots, scientists have a far greater capacity to tailor shots to a virus's structure, putting a host of new vaccines on the horizon.

27 Oct 2023

Treatment in ambulance-based mobile stroke unit increases the likelihood of averting strokes

Receiving a clot-busting drug in an ambulance-based mobile stroke unit (MSU) increases the likelihood of averting strokes and complete recovery compared with standard hospital emergency care, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, UTHealth Houston, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and five other medical centers across the United States.

26 Oct 2023

Study finds link between industry payments to oncologists and non-recommended cancer treatments

Patients with cancer whose oncologist receives payments from industry appear more likely to receive some non-recommended and low value treatments, finds a US study published by The BMJ today.

25 Oct 2023

Study finds racial disparities in receipt of low value health care

Older Black Americans are more likely to receive low value acute diagnostic tests than older White Americans, while older White Americans were more likely to receive low value screening tests and treatments, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

25 Oct 2023

Millions of Americans with mild cognitive impairment are undiagnosed, studies find

For many people, forgetting your keys or struggling to plan tasks can seem like a normal part of the aging process. But those lapses can actually be symptoms of something more serious: mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, which could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

25 Oct 2023

Older adults from disadvantaged communities less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after heart procedures

Older adults who live in disadvantaged communities are less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after common heart procedures, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.

24 Oct 2023

Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs

The Million Hearts payment model, which incentivizes healthcare organizations to reduce cardiovascular risk among Medicare beneficiaries, led to a modest but significant reduction in new-onset myocardial infarctions and strokes over five years. The model did not result in a significant increase in Medicare spending, suggesting a cost-effective way to improve cardiovascular health.

23 Oct 2023

Medicare News and Research

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

New California law offers fresh protection from steep ambulance bills

NYU Langone Health earns Leapfrog's top safety ratings for the seventh time in a row

Medicare expands the roster of available mental health professionals

‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds chaos in states

Addressing social risks in pediatric care may improve health and wellness without increasing discrimination

New study identifies regional hotspots for Parkinson's disease

UC San Diego Health and Tri-City partnership aims to expand, transform access to health care

A new era of vaccines leaves old questions about prices unanswered

Treatment in ambulance-based mobile stroke unit increases the likelihood of averting strokes

Study finds link between industry payments to oncologists and non-recommended cancer treatments

Study finds racial disparities in receipt of low value health care

Millions of Americans with mild cognitive impairment are undiagnosed, studies find

Older adults from disadvantaged communities less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after heart procedures

Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs

UCSF dementia experts to join peers at annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's disease conference

Health care ‘game-changer’? Feds boost care for homeless Americans

Pregnant and addicted: Homeless women see hope in street medicine

Study shows outsized toll of dementia on family caregivers and finances

Medicare enrollees can switch coverage now. Here’s what’s new and what to consider.

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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