What we're following

• •Two Nashville hospitals could lose Medicare funding after drug mix-up Losing Medicare funding could cut off care for many older patients, making this reported drug mix-up a serious concern for the whole community. Read it
• •Proposed Medicare changes could have a big impact on patient care Any change to Medicare rules can affect the care millions of seniors receive, so these proposed changes are worth watching closely. Read it
• •Report calls the Medical Frailty Rule illegal and irrational A policy group argues this rule harms Medicare and could carry serious consequences for the coverage older adults depend on. Read it
• •Families raise questions about Delmar rehab and nursing home A state health department investigation and worried families point to possible care problems at a nursing home, a concern for anyone with a loved one there. Read it
• •Free Medicare open enrollment program planned in Wood County Open enrollment can be confusing, so a free local program offering plain guidance helps seniors pick the right plan for the year ahead. Read it