Frailty needs to be a factor in drug development, proposed guidelines suggest
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 20, 2024
A new report on strategies for geriatric drug development and assessment determined that drugs need to consider age as well as other factors that older adults face such as cognitive impairment, frailty...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, July 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 05, 2023
U.S. will allow drugmakers to discuss Medicare drug price negotiations … CIDRAP: CDC signs off on tweaks to flu vaccine recommendations … Healthcare groups fear SCOTUS affirmative action ruling will...
Medicare Advantage retaining sicker patients with more complex health needs: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 29, 2023
After years of criticism for cherry-picking healthier people for enrollment, Medicare Advantage is now holding onto more patients with chronic conditions, investigators say.
Medicaid to cover all FDA-approved adult vaccines on Oct. 1, CMS reminds states
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released more information on mandatory state Medicaid and CHIP program coverage of vaccines recommended for adults.
Tech interventions boost hand hygiene compliance across 2 health systems
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2023
Technology that pinpoints missed opportunities and improves accountability helped to substantially improve staff compliance, according to reports presented this week at APIC’s annual conference.
Reduced sense of smell linked to increased risk of late-life depression
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
A reduced sense of smell has long been associated with dementia in older adults. Now there is evidence that the issue may also be linked to late-life depression.
ADA: Screen adults with type 2 diabetes for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
A new guideline update reflects the increased recognition that liver disease is a major complication of diabetes, the American Diabetes Association reports.
CMS shares new coverage details for Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2023
On the eve of an FDA decision, CMS has released new information about the detailed patient data that clinicians must provide to ensure Medicare coverage when prescribing Leqembi.
Commonwealth Fund report reveals ‘stunning’ rise in preventable deaths
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2023
Across the nation, a rise in preventable deaths and lack of access to healthcare will be among the most formidable health challenges facing states in the years ahead, according to a new report.
CMS survey: Many beneficiaries with chronic pain delaying care
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 22, 2023
A large subset of senior Medicare beneficiaries with debilitating chronic pain have trouble accessing care, or are delaying care, according to CMS survey results released Wednesday.