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In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we explore key updates shaping senior care, from new Medicare initiatives and care coordination strategies to innovative transitional care models and critical compliance findings impacting communities today.

Coming Soon: CMS to Provide $50 Monthly Access to GLP-1 Medications for Medicare Beneficiaries — CMS introduces a demonstration program expanding access to certain GLP-1 medications for eligible Medicare beneficiaries at a reduced cost.

Improving Care for Medicare Beneficiaries in Long-Term Care — This report highlights opportunities to strengthen care coordination and reduce fragmentation across the healthcare continuum.

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Training | CMS — CMS outlines key quality reporting requirements that impact performance, transparency, and reimbursement.

Community paramedic initiative improves outcomes for dementia patients, study finds — A targeted program using home visits and follow-up calls significantly reduced emergency department revisits for individuals with dementia after discharge.

Post Discharge Follow-Up Call Script — This resource provides a structured approach to post-discharge calls aimed at improving transitions and reducing rehospitalization risk.

New York Should Improve Its Oversight of Nursing Homes’ Compliance With Background Check Requirements — An HHS OIG audit identifies gaps in background check compliance, raising concerns about oversight and resident protection.