In a phase II study, 19% of patients on the highest HRS-5635 dose met a functional-cure measure 24 weeks after treatment ended.
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U.S. News Nursing Home Report: ‘Encouraging’ Staffing Gains, Troubling Depressive Symptoms On The Rise
U.S. News rated 14,600-plus nursing homes for 2027, finding modest staffing gains and a rise in residents with depressive symptoms.
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Gets A Win In Stroke Survivors
In the Brazilian OPTIMAL-STROKE trial, targeting systolic blood pressure below 120 mm Hg reduced major cardiovascular events versus below 140.
Starkey’s Tani Austin Named A 2026 Herizon Award Honoree
The Business Intelligence Group recognized Starkey vice chair Tani Austin for more than three decades of work expanding access to hearing care.
Pennant Welcomes Home Health Payment Increase, Warns Of Fraud Rule Burdens
Pennant CEO Brent Guerisoli says the 2.4% Medicare home health payment increase is welcome but insufficient, and warns fraud rules may burden providers.
Elizabeth Holmes Documentary: Doctors Weigh In
Two MedPage Today op-eds examine the portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans in Nathan Fielder’s documentary, while stressing its limits.
Higher Rates, Heavier Scrutiny: Providers Break Down 2027 Medicare Home Health Rule
CMS finalized a projected 2.4% Medicare home health payment increase for 2027, alongside a 3% temporary rate reduction and tighter enrollment oversight.
Low-Grade Proteinuria Linked To Poor Outcomes In IgA Nephropathy
A meta-analysis of 23 studies links proteinuria of 0.5–1.0 g/day to higher kidney risk in IgA nephropathy, while stopping short of proving treatment benefit.
Caregiver Desires For 40-Hour Weeks Shape Addus’ Personal Care Census Strategy
Addus reported a year-over-year decline in personal care census as it expands its caregiver app and focuses on cases it can staff effectively.
[Updated] CMS Finalizes 2027 Home Health Medicare Payment Rule With 2.4% Rate Increase
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CMS estimates its 2027 home health payment rule will add $415 million in Medicare payments, while introducing a temporary 3% rate adjustment and tougher enrollment rules.
