Cannabis use among older veterans has reached levels comparable to modern-day tobacco use, with more than 1 in 10 reporting past-month cannabis consumption, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.

Fixing fragmented care for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees could bring better outcomes and lower cost … Higher physician burnout, turnover risk linked to short-staffed teams … New paper calls for inclusive approach to public health staffing … Lung function decline in COPD patients accelerated by persistent mucus plugs … Editorial outlines new payment models needed for AI in Medicare cardiovascular care

One of the nation’s largest health insurers is reportedly the target of a Department of Justice investigation for alleged healthcare fraud, adding to a list of government attention it’s received in recent years. 

Alternative payment models shrinking post-acute stays, driving increase in family caregiving needs … Preparations underway as massive CT nursing home strike deadline looms … Elderly patients living in nursing homes among most likely to develop delirium in ER … Missouri repeals voter-backed mandatory sick-leave law

Workplace culture is tricky to define, but it has a measurable influence on success in long-term care. Perhaps the most visible evidence of culture’s impact is in providers’ ability to recruit and retain workers.