by James Fuccione | Mar 23, 2022 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
One-third of people 50 and older report rarely or never having their care preferences taken into account by their clinicians, with more people of color and lower-income individuals saying so. A report and infographic, created in conjunction with the LeadingAge LTSS...
by James Fuccione | Feb 16, 2022 | News and Updates
In addition to recent efforts to expand Americans’ access to free testing, people in either Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage will be able to get over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no cost starting in early spring. Under the new initiative, Medicare...
by James Fuccione | Feb 16, 2022 | Data and Reports
A new poll commissioned by The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) found that 73% of people in America think direct care workers are underpaid and 94% believe oversight of nursing homes and home care agencies is important. Direct care workers provide hands-on care with...
by James Fuccione | Feb 16, 2022 | News and Updates
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) Foundation will provide a limited number of non-renewable one-year grants of up to $50,000 through its Special Initiatives grant program. Grants will support nonprofits seeking to positively impact health or health...
by James Fuccione | Jan 19, 2022 | Data and Reports
In a “spotlight” research report, AARP’s Public Policy Institute advocates for separating medication literacy from health literacy as 86 percent of adults ages 65 and older regularly take at least one prescription medication and the average Medicare...