Genetic Testing Fraud: A Concerning Trend
A high-cost diagnostic test that can easily be marketed to the masses is a bright, shiny object to the health care con artist. There are numerous reports that scammers are using “fear factor” messaging to vulnerable seniors anxious to diagnose existing health concerns and proactively identify future medical conditions.
A Dream Becomes Reality in Service of Community
New Mexico is also one of the poorest states in the nation, which means it needs community-based and community-driven training for students to address the health needs of the people here.
ReadGetting Ready for 2019 Medicare Open Enrollment
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) begins October 15. You’ll have[...]
ReadFalls Prevention is a Team Effort
From medication and vision impairment to poor lighting and chronic conditions, the factors to watch for are numerous. That’s why having a team to help spot and address fall risks is so helpful.
ReadHouse Committee Steps up for Dignity in Aging Act
On Sept. 18, the House Committee on Education and Labor approved H.R. 4334, the Dignity in Aging Act of 2019. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the Older Americans Act (OAA) through 2024 and incorporates a number of improvements proposed by NCOA and its aging network partners. There’s a long way to go, but this is a big win for us.
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