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When it comes to opinions about paying for, and getting access to, care for older adults, direct experience appears to matter a lot, a new University of Michigan study finds. People aged 50 and over who serve as unpaid family ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Stroke patients with Medicare Advantage health insurance plans are less likely to be discharged to highly rated post-acute care than those covered by traditional Medicare, according to a new study co-led by researchers at ...
Feb 25, 2026
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As the population ages, renewed attention is being given to the institutional buildings where many older adults reside, such as nursing homes and long-term care settings, which affect the health and quality of life of those ...
Feb 17, 2026
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A long-standing Medicare policy meant to manage rehabilitation services in nursing homes may keep older Americans in hospitals longer than necessary without improving patient health or saving Medicare money, new research ...
Feb 9, 2026
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An artificial intelligence (AI) tool accurately predicted which patients would need a skilled nursing facility after leaving the hospital, a new study shows. Led by researchers from NYU Langone Health, the study suggests ...
Jan 29, 2026
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Though the U.S. population is aging, nursing home capacity has declined nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic began. According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine this week, one quarter of U.S. counties experienced ...
Jan 16, 2026
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Older adults who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year after a fall-related hip fracture than those living in more affluent areas, according to a large U.S. study ...
Dec 23, 2025
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A new research letter published in JAMA Health Forum highlights major gaps in how opioid use is tracked among older adults receiving post-acute care under Medicare. Researchers found that Medicare Part D claims significantly ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Frustrated by the relentless rise in health care costs, many Americans think they know who's to blame for the high cost of prescription drugs, the shuttering of local hospitals and clinics, and the merger of their favorite ...
Oct 2, 2025
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As the American population ages, the nation faces a crisis in its long-term care system—a shortage of certified nursing assistants.
Aug 13, 2025
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