The Complex Relationship Between Quality Ratings and Pandemic Deaths in Nursing Homes
Yaa Akosa Antwi shares research on nursing home deaths during COVID suggesting even well-intentioned policies can have unintended consequences.
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How Nursing Home Staff Biases Drive Inequitable Care
Jasmine Travers shares research showing how racial biases can impact care for Black nursing home residents with advanced dementia.
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Private Equity’s Impact on Nursing Home Quality
Rachel Werner on new research exploring how nursing homes with private equity investment compared to other nursing homes on cost, outcomes and staffing.
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The Aducanumab Aftermath: The Industry
How is the pharmaceutical industry reacting to the FDA’s surprising approval of a controversial Alzheimer’s drug?
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The Aducanumab Aftermath: The Payer
A costly new Alzheimer’s drug could wreak financial havoc on insurers, seniors and taxpayers.
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The Aducanumab Aftermath
The Aducanumab Aftermath A SPECIAL CONVERSATION SERIES June 22, 2021 Art by Leslie Walker About this Special Series The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the costly new Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (now known by the brand name Aduhelm) despite doubts about its safety and efficacy. Priced at $56,000 by drugmaker Biogen, aducanumab could…
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The Aducanumab Aftermath: The Doctor
One doctor grapples with questions about a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug’s safety and efficacy.
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Biden’s $400 Billion Bet on Caring for Older and Disabled Americans at Home
President Biden wants to make a huge investment in an often neglected part of the health care system.
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