6+ hour, 43+ min ago  (235+ words) Reinstatement of Medicare's 3-day hospitalization requirement increased inpatient stays, without reducing SNF utilization. HealthDay News " Reinstating Medicare's three-day hospitalization requirement was associated with longer inpatient stays, with no change in skilled nursing facility (SNF) utilization, according to a study published…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (329+ words) Premature mortality in the United States increased 27.2%, from 243 to 309 deaths per 100,000 adults, between 2012 and 2022. HealthDay News " Between 2012 and 2022, mortality increased among adults aged 18 to 65 years, with persistently higher and worsening rates among Black versus White individuals, according to a study…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (325+ words) Rates of exiting Medicare were higher during and since the pandemic, particularly among primary care physicians. HealthDay News " From 2010 to 2023, physician exit rates from traditional Medicare increased, according to a study published online July 18 in JAMA Health Forum. Hannah T. Neprash,…...