The current prior authorization process can create unnecessary delays and burden for providers. This past summer, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, and National Coordinator for Health IT Dr. Thomas Keane announced a health-care industry pledge with major health plans fr...
Assisted living (AL) is an increasingly used residential option for older adults with dementia; however, lower staffing rates and service availability raise concerns that such residents may be at increased risk for adverse outcomes. Our objectives were to determine the incidence of hospitalization over 1 y...