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The gap in Medicare device coverage is holding up life-saving care for older adults.

The gap in Medicare device coverage is holding up life-saving care for older adults.

It’s a bit of an extreme analogy, but some patients feel as though they’re dying of thirst, staring at water just out of reach. That feeling is particularly intense for those over 65 who rely heavily on advanced medical devices for their health, a situation compounded by current reimbursement policies from the Centers for Medicare […]

Watch live: Health Safety Net Programs – Are Older Adults at Risk?

Recent shifts in federal health policy have prompted many families and seniors to reconsider their healthcare access. The House of Representatives has approved a new budget resolution proposing substantial cuts—amounting to trillions—from Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential programs that many older adults rely on for their everyday needs. This workforce reduction impacts organizations like the […]

FDA plans to withdraw COVID-19 vaccine guidance for children and healthy adults

FDA to Change COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to halt the automatic approval of COVID-19 vaccines for low-risk groups, which includes both children and healthy adults. This shift seems to be aimed at ensuring that only those who are considered healthy by their healthcare providers will automatically […]

FDA revamps COVID vaccine approval process to prioritize older adults and high-risk groups

FDA Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Standards The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revising its annual COVID-19 vaccine approval process to hold vaccines for low-risk individuals to a higher standard of evidence. The focus will be on “high-risk” groups, particularly those aged 65 and older. According to Vinay Prasad, the FDA’s head of biological assessment […]

Newsom suggests modifications to Medi-Cal for undocumented adults

California Governor Gavin Newsom is putting forward a proposal for non-frozen adult registration in the state’s Medicaid program, known as Fullscope Medical. The proposal states that the freeze will take effect “more quickly than January 1, 2026,” and will apply to new adult applicants who are over 19. Importantly, it emphasizes that individuals will not […]

Study indicates that hearing loss may raise feelings of loneliness in older adults.

Addressing Hearing Loss to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults Recent findings, as highlighted by SWNS, suggest that tackling hearing loss in older individuals may significantly lower the growing issue of loneliness in this population. A research team from NYU Langone Health conducted a study indicating that offering guidance on hearing aids and their proper use […]

Most American adults support Trump’s transgender policies more than his presidency: Poll

A recent survey indicates that transgender issues resonate strongly with President Trump. Since leaving office, he has issued several executive orders on contentious matters. According to the AP-NORC Voting survey, there’s a notable level of support for Trump’s transgender policies, with 52% of Americans backing them, compared to 41% who support his overall presidency. Among […]