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Medicare To Pay Docs To Prevent Falls By Seniors While White House Curbs Other Efforts

In a new experimental program, Medicare soon will pay participating doctors to provide better preventive care for frail older adults and younger people with disabilities. Among the initiatives, it will encourage greater support aimed at avoiding falls. The program, called Long-term Enhanced ACO Design, or LEAD, is an important step toward encouraging medical providers to help prevent falls before they [...]

By |2026-03-25T14:31:24-04:00March 25th, 2026|Medicare|0 Comments

How New Medicare Payment Plans May Improve Patient Care And Save Money

Our deeply fragmented health system is especially dangerous for older adults, younger people with disabilities, and their families. In an effort to improve their care, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is rolling out several experimental payment models aimed at better coordinating care and, perhaps, saving Medicare money. The demonstrations, described by a growing cacophony of acronyms, work [...]

By |2025-12-29T15:19:21-05:00December 29th, 2025|Health reform|0 Comments