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Physician Exit Rates From Traditional Medicare Accelerated From 2010 To 2023
August 5, 2025From 2010 to 2023, physician exit rates from traditional Medicare increased, according to a recent study. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that the health care system is experiencing significant workforce shifts that could affect how and where consumers… -
24% Of Adults Provided Ongoing Unpaid Care For Someone With A Complex Medical Condition Or Disability In The Past Year
August 5, 2025Approximately 24% of U.S. adults—or 63 million Americans—provided ongoing unpaid care for an adult or child with a complex medical condition or disability in 2024, according to a survey report by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. The number… -
California, Florida & Pennsylvania Lead The Nation In Assisted Living Capacity
August 5, 2025California has more assisted living capacity than any other state, with 5,900 facilities that have combined capacity for a total of 127,000 residents, according to a new list from Caring.com. The state with the next highest capacity is Florida, with… -
Weight Loss Success May Reverse Within Weeks Of Ending Medication
August 4, 2025While semaglutide and similar weight loss medications could lead to significant weight loss, a weight rebound could start as early as eight weeks after their discontinuation, according to a recent study. The researchers said that further investigation is needed to… -
Digital Asthma Self-Management Program Significantly Improves Symptom Control In AdultsÂ
August 4, 2025A digital asthma self-management (DASM) program significantly improved asthma symptom control in adults, with benefits sustained over 12 months, according to a recent study. The researchers said that their findings represent some of the most compelling evidence to date supporting… -
Long-Acting Medications For Opioid Use Disorder Linked To Lower Odds Of Emergency Department VisitsÂ
August 4, 2025Long-acting medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) result in lower odds of emergency department (ED) visits, according to a recent study funded by Indivior. The researchers analyzed claims data from September 2017 through March 2022 for people diagnosed with OUD… -
Washington State Simplifies Licensure For Kinship Caregivers Â
July 31, 2025On July 1, 2025, the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) launched new licensing standards that make it easier for relatives to become licensed caregivers of children in DCYF custody. The new process has fewer forms for… -
Medicare & Medicaid Beneficiaries With Opioid Use Disorder Less Likely to Receive Behavioral Health TreatmentÂ
July 31, 2025Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries with opioid use disorder (OUD) tend to receive behavioral health care services less often those Medicare or Medicaid plus court-or probation-mandated treatment, according to a review of medical records. The researchers concluded that appropriate public health insurance… -
Illinois Implements Laws To Oversee PBMs & Ban Health Plan Use Of Prior Authorization For Outpatient & Partial Hospitalization Mental Health ServicesÂ
July 31, 2025Illinois has two new laws going into effect on January 1, 2026, that are anticipated to improve access to medications and services. One, House Bill (HB) 1697, the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, sets new requirements on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)… -
Odds Of Food Insecurity Higher Among Adults Needing Surgery
July 30, 2025Adults who went to the hospital for surgery were more likely to report food insecurity (not having enough food) than people who went to the hospital for other reasons, according to a recent study. About 11.6% of those needing surgery…
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