What we're following

• •California caretaker found guilty of murdering two elderly women at senior living facility A caregiver's conviction for killing two residents underscores how vital safety, oversight, and trust are inside assisted living homes. Read it
• •Medicare's 2027 drug deductible rising to $700 Reports say the deductible will climb $85, meaning you pay all of it yourself before your drug plan pays anything. Read it
• •Court rules on Medicare drug price negotiations A legal decision on Medicare's power to negotiate drug prices could shape what millions of seniors pay for medications. Read it
• •Links Healthcare to buy 20 Maine nursing homes and assisted living centers A major ownership change across 20 facilities could affect staff, residents, and families who depend on that care. Read it
• •Former nurses describe poor conditions at PruittHealth-Palmyra nursing home Nurses say residents were 'robbed of dignity,' raising renewed worries about staffing and care quality in nursing homes. Read it