The Office for Civil Rights enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in HHS… read more →
Under the Governor’s Emergency Executive Order 20-12, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has temporary authority to waive or modify requirements so that the agency and its partners can continue… read more →
From the US Chamber of Commerce: The outbreak and rapid spread of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, has prompted many companies to implement emergency work-from-home protocols to avoid exposure in… read more →
Via The Mighty: With the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the world, including in the United States, patients with chronic illness may be concerned not only about COVID-19, but… read more →
Via the Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Across Minnesota, from Rochester to Duluth, nursing homes and other facilities that care for seniors are rolling out a series of new measures to protect residents… read more →
From the NCOA: Note: This blog post was updated on March 7 with the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Please check back frequently for updates and… read more →
The Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sent warning letters to seven companies allegedly selling unapproved products that may violate federal law by making deceptive… read more →
Via the Star Tribune: One of Minnesota’s largest hospital systems is closing Twin Cities clinics that specialize in the care of older adults, disrupting care for hundreds of senior patients… read more →
Via MPR: As the elder population grows — and wants to stay at home rather than turn to a nursing home or hospital — the need for home health aides… read more →
Via CNBC: If your 2020 Medicare coverage includes an Advantage Plan that’s not a great match, you might be able to part ways with it. During an enrollment window that… read more →