Physical fitness, particularly cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and muscle strength, is associated with reduced disease risk. However, its combined association with biological aging in promoting healthy longevity remains unanswered. We investigated whether cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and muscle strength...
It took a little while for the dust to settle after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed its 2026 Physician Pay Rule. But now that it has, physician advocates are kicking up a storm over an unexpected proposal that would cut Medicare Part B indirect practice expense payments in half — ...
Adverse social determinants of health (SDoH) often contribute to poor patient health outcomes after hospitalization. Although transitional care interventions can help prevent negative outcomes as patients transition from hospital to home or other health care settings, using a one-size-fits all approach may...
To examine the caregiving factors, sociodemographic characteristics, and self-reported health of caregivers who retired from the labor force to provide full-time, unpaid care to their care recipient.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a temporary pause in the monthly updates to the Nursing Home Care Compare Five-Star Rating System. This pause is part of CMS’ transition to a new, cloud-based platform, the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES).
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