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Proposed State Health Care Data Revolutionizes Workforce Reporting

TL/DR - The DeSantis administration in Florida is planning to amend its licensure regulations to require long-term care providers to submit healthcare workforce data to the state. The proposed amendment, published by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), would require nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health agencies,…

Evolution of Health Insurance: Pre & Post-Pandemic Analysis

TL/DR - The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has approved insurance providers to offer surrogacy coverage for up to 36 months, a development that provides an alternative for those unable to conceive naturally. Many health insurance plans are now offering optional riders that cover out-of-pocket expenses like doctor…

Is the Affordable Membership Worth It for You?

TL/DR - Costco has introduced online healthcare services for its members for $29 through a partnership with direct-to-consumer healthcare marketplace Sesame. The services available include virtual primary care, health check-ups, virtual mental health therapy, and 10% discounts on other Sesame services, including in-person appointments. The…

Elderly Care Crisis: No One Left to Assist Aging Adults

TL/DR - Despite the growing older population, the number of specialized doctors for the elderly, known as geriatricians, has dropped from 10,270 in 2000 to just over 7,400 now. The current ratio of geriatricians to older patients is 1 to 10,000, while research suggests each geriatrician should care for no more than 700 patients. Geriatricians…