Tag: Chronic Disease

Geographic and Sociodemographic Disparities in Epilepsy Incidence Among Older U.S. Adults

Study reveals geographic and sociodemographic factors driving epilepsy incidence among older U.S. adults, highlighting regional disparities and associated risk factors.

Michigan Pharmacist Fraud Sentencing, Lifestyle Medicine Advances, and Coffee's Role in Mental Health Aging

A Michigan pharmacist sentenced for $4M Medicare fraud highlights ongoing regulatory risks. ACLM promotes lifestyle medicine for chronic disease care. New study finds moderate coffee intake may slow aging in serious mental illness patients.

CMS Proposes 2026 Medicare Payment Updates Expanding Digital Health and Telehealth Flexibility

CMS proposed 2026 Medicare payment rules expand digital health reimbursements, telehealth supervision flexibility, and update the Medicare Telehealth Services List.

Bipartisan Bill Proposes Expanded Medicare Coverage for Obesity Treatment

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act introduces expanded Medicare coverage for obesity screenings, specialists, and medications, aiming to reduce obesity-related diseases and healthcare costs among seniors.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz Highlights Commitment to Medicare and Medicaid Efficiency

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz emphasizes protecting Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, targeting fraud, waste, and abuse, and promoting healthy living initiatives under new CMS leadership.

Study Links Dietary Antioxidants to Lower NAFLD Risk and Mortality

Research finds higher composite dietary antioxidant index associated with reduced risk and mortality of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, relevant for insurance health risk assessments.