At a certain point in life, some older adults move into assisted living facilities, housing for people who need help with ...

Older adults may find themselves wondering whether Medicare will cover costs associated with home health care should the need ...

Medicare does not usually cover long-term nursing home costs. However, some plans may fund temporary stays in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) if someone needs specialized care. Medicare ...

House Republicans have ordered federal funding cuts that will shutter hospitals, clinics and nursing homes across this ...

The average monthly cost of a nursing home in the United States is between $8,669 for a semi-private room and $9,733 for a ...

As Congress moves forward with a Republican budget resolution bill, Medicaid may be on the chopping block, with state ...

The future of value-based care programs will likely focus on greater integration of care, as nursing homes and other ...

The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many Americans ...

Republicans in Congress are proposing huge cuts — at least $880 billion — to Medicaid. KQED Forum spoke to the experts about ...

A change in Medicare coverage for some dialysis medications has left nursing homes and their patients receiving in-house treatment for kidney failure in a serious bind.

Recent Medicare Advantage rules haven’t gone far enough to ensure adequate access to quality care for seniors, consumer and nursing home say.