Older Americans Act reauthorization advances

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Senate panel advances $15B Older Americans Act reauthorization

The bill includes nutrition and senior center funding, but it would also boost preventive health services and ombudsman investigations of long-term care.

Al Gore-led investor leads Spring Health’s $100M funding round

The round is the latest in a series of large investments for digital mental health companies.

Humana tinkers with Medicare Advantage plans amid higher costs

Top Medicare Advantage carrier Humana is the latest health insurance company to report a spike in inpatient hospital claims.

How health insurers have fared so far in 2024

Higher costs and thinner margins in Medicare and Medicaid have challenged the health insurance industry this year.

Proposed CMS reimbursement changes spur GE HealthCare optimism

GE HealthCare executives said regulatory changes could drive growth in some business lines, even as the company faces overseas market headwinds.

WellBe Senior Medical proves in-home care is hot with investors

In-home care for older adults is a hot target for venture capital due to an aging population and Medicare Advantage growth.

Push for hospital-at-home waiver extension increases

Though data regarding the hospital-at-home care model is promising, more research is needed regarding cost, the Bipartisan Policy Center said.

Healthcare Insider Podcast: The price of inaction: How healthcare facilities can avoid costly mistakes

In this episode of Healthcare Insider, industry experts Mark Kenneday with Gordian and Charles Clay with Sutter Health discuss why prioritizing facility investment is crucial, even with budget constraints.