More end-of-term moves are coming out of Washington this week, including a final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that should lead to faster Medicare coverage for medical devices aimed at seniors. The new rule creates an accelerated approval process for some “breakthrough” products so there isn’t a long wait after FDA approval. Read more here. 

 

Is your state struggling to distribute vaccines to health care workers and seniors? Kaiser Health News sums up the confusion many older people are facing, and answers questions that may be helpful if patients or clients turn to homecare providers for help. Check the FAQs here.  

 

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