A new analysis of health data from Ontario, Canada, suggests that nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) may provide limited benefit for vaccinated older adults with COVID-19, despite its previously proven ...

Having more education and other socioeconomic factors play important roles in determining when people are diagnosed with dementia and their cognitive function over time, according to two new studies ...

A comprehensive national study examining dementia patient outcomes for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) uncovered key insights into healthcare ...

Skilled nursing providers remained stoic this week about a potential Medicaid payment hit even as House leaders prepare to vote on a bill calling for at least $1.5 trillion in federal spending cuts.

Don’t get me wrong, 50,000,000 is a big number. The story it tells, though, is even bigger. In January, a Kaiser analysis reported on 2023’s finalized ...

The nation’s second-largest skilled nursing facility reopened after having its Medicare certification revoked, but vacancy is ...

Investing in medical oxygen systems globally will improve both patient access and pandemic preparedness, according to a report published Monday in The Lancet Global Health.

Long-term care workers’ experiences and perceptions during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed shared themes, inspiring strategies ...

Winners in the 2025 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards will begin be revealed starting Tuesday in the Daily Update and at mcknights.com.

The Trump administration said Friday it plans to cut nearly 1,300 probationary positions at the Centers for Disease Control ...

State officials and Democrats in Congress are working to limit the new DOGE access to critical information systems.

Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scores can help doctors tell when people with Alzheimer’s disease experience lower ...