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STAT+: Brain biopsies on ‘vulnerable’ patients at Mount Sinai set off alarm bells at FDA, documents show

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” At that point, he was living in a nursing home and had debilitating symptoms: tremors, difficulty gripping with his hands, and trouble walking. The FDA’s months-long internal examination of the LBP yielded a series of documents seen by STAT, including a lengthy review, completed in August 2019, of the Mount Sinai study.

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STAT+: UnitedHealth used secret rules to restrict rehab care for seriously ill Medicare Advantage patients

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Health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group used secret rules to restrict access to rehabilitation care requested by specific groups of seriously ill patients, including those who lived in nursing homes or suffered from cognitive impairment, according to internal documents obtained by STAT.

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STAT+: UnitedHealth faces class action lawsuit over algorithmic care denials in Medicare Advantage plans

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Internal documents revealed that managers within the company set a goal for clinical employees to keep patients rehab stays within 1% of the days projected by the algorithm. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Guide to Medicaid in Illinois

The Checkup by Singlecare

The state offers various programs, each tailored to meet the specific needs of its residents requiring Nursing Facility Level of Care. Nursing Home and Institutional Medicaid Illinois Nursing Home Medicaid is designed to cover the cost of long-term care in nursing homes for financially limited seniors.

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Understanding the Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice

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The study said, “Most of these specialists were advanced practitioners, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, delivering post-acute care.” The benefits offered by advanced level practitioners to practice is well documented as well. between 2012 and 2015.

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Guide to Medicaid in New York

The Checkup by Singlecare

Documentation, including birth certificates or social security numbers, is usually required to prove eligibility. Long-term care coverage Medicaid-managed care plans may pay for medically necessary long-term care, including nursing homes with 24/7 medical care, therapy, and assistance with daily activities.

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Guide to Medicaid in Florida

The Checkup by Singlecare

Disability requirements Currently, only those adults younger than 65 with a disability and receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be automatically eligible for Medicaid and won’t need to file a separate application unless they need nursing home or long-term care services. However, income limits may still apply.