Hospitals have required duties to help patients and their families find and arrange needed care, however, some do this better than others and these duties are often compromised by the desire, usually financial, to discharge patients quickly. Continue Reading The post Challenging Hospital Discharge Decisions first appeared on CANHR. The post Challenging Hospital Discharge Decisions appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
A law that became effective January 1, 2016, creates a Revocable Transfer on Death Deed (“TOD Deed”) as a way for California residents to transfer residential property to named beneficiaries, effective upon death. Continue Reading The post Transferring Your Home with a Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) – What You Need to Know first appeared on CANHR. The post Transferring Your Home with a Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) – What You Need to Know appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
Continue Reading The post Consensual Relationships: Questions and Answers Regarding Informed Consent, Psychotropic Drugs, and Nursing Home Residents first appeared on CANHR. The post Consensual Relationships: Questions and Answers Regarding Informed Consent, Psychotropic Drugs, and Nursing Home Residents appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
The Trump administration's proposed ban on abortion care and counseling through the VA would harm veterans across the country. Learn more.| Center for Reproductive Rights
One of the best ways to improve care is to organize and participate in a family council. A family council is an organized group of relatives and friends of residents who meet regularly to discuss and address concerns about residents’ quality of care and quality of life. Continue Reading The post Family Councils in Residential Care/Assisted Living/CCRCs first appeared on CANHR. The post Family Councils in Residential Care/Assisted Living/CCRCs appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
ne of the best ways to improve nursing home care is to organize and participate in a family council. A family council is an organized group of relatives and friends of residents who meet regularly to discuss and address concerns about quality of care in the nursing home. Continue Reading The post Family Councils first appeared on CANHR. The post Family Councils appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
The last ITUP publication, Centering Equity in Maternal Care: Unpacking California’s Medi-Cal Doula Services Implementation, explores the promise and challenges of the Medi-Cal doula benefit through a health equity lens. The post Centering Equity in Maternal Care: Unpacking California’s Medi-Cal Doula Services Implementation appeared first on ITUP.| ITUP
The survey aimed to assess the behavioral health needs of older adults, identify gaps in services, and help inform future policies and programs that advance equity, access, and culturally competent care. The post Insights Revealed: Older Adult Behavioral Health Survey Results appeared first on ITUP.| ITUP
California is facing a critical health care workforce crisis. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are uniquely positioned to help close these gaps in primary care access—especially in underserved and historically marginalized communities. The post The Role of Nurse Practitioner Diversity in Expanding Care Access in California Fact Sheet appeared first on ITUP.| ITUP
Discover how the latest ITUP fact sheet highlights the vital role of Personal Care Aides (PCAs) and addresses key challenges like inconsistent training, lack of national standards, job instability, and low wages. The post Strengthening Personal Care Aide Workforce Fact Sheet appeared first on ITUP.| ITUP
This toolkit provides a deep dive into the state of health coverage in California, equipping policymakers with the knowledge and strategies needed to reduce uninsured rates and expand access to care. The post ITUP Legislative Toolkit: Advancing Health Coverage in California appeared first on ITUP.| ITUP
Planning for Long Term Care (LTC) is the smart way to save time, money, and avoid unnecessary stress. LTC planning does not have to be intimidating if you and your family approach it one step at a time. Continue Reading The post Planning for Long Term Care first appeared on CANHR. The post Planning for Long Term Care appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
What is Elder Abuse? In California, elders are defined as persons 65 years and older.* Under California law, elder abuse can be both criminal and civil. Continue Reading The post Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse first appeared on CANHR. The post Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
What is a Congregate Living Health Facility? A Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF) is a home, generally with a capacity of no more than 18 beds, in which residents receive inpatient care, including medical supervision, 24-hour skilled nursing and supportive care, pharmacy, dietary, social, and recreational care. Continue Reading The post Congregate Living Health Facilities (CLHFs) first appeared on CANHR. The post Congregate Living Health Facilities (CLHFs) appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
Buyer Beware! An admission agreement is a legal contract. As a legal document, it states the responsibilities of both the facility and the resident. Continue Reading The post RCFEs: Admission Agreements first appeared on CANHR. The post RCFEs: Admission Agreements appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
The post Georgia’s Public Schools Could Lose Funding and College Students Could Lose Financing Options in New Federal Law appeared first on Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.| Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
The post Georgians could see hospital closures and reduced health coverage due to Medicaid changes in New Federal Law appeared first on Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.| Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
The post Unprecedented Cuts to SNAP in New Federal Law Could Lead to Georgia Seeing Significant Increases in Food Insecurity and Hunger appeared first on Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.| Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
The post Georgians Will Face Cuts to Core Programs and Higher Federal Debt to Finance Reduced Taxes for Top Earners in New Federal Law appeared first on Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.| Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
California’s Governor and the Legislature recently reached a budget agreement which includes a major change for older adults and persons with disabilities who need Medi-Cal. Continue Reading The post 2026 Asset Limit Reinstatement Frequently Asked Questions first appeared on CANHR. The post 2026 Asset Limit Reinstatement Frequently Asked Questions appeared first on CANHR.| CANHR
The CLARITY Act outpaces many of FIT 21’s substantial deregulatory flaws. It has more exemptions and even less oversight, allowing crypto scams and illicit finance to proliferate and pose greater risks to consumers and the financial system than FIT 21.| Americans for Financial Reform
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most commonly used method of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in the United States, and has helped millions of| Center for Reproductive Rights
3.5 million New Yorkers – 18 percent of the state population – depend on SNAP benefits, which average $209 per month for a participant (about $2,500 per year). The OBBBA would threaten SNAP benefits for over 1 million New Yorkers, including 363,000 children.| Fiscal Policy Institute
Fact Sheet Explaining In Vitro Fertilization, the Most Commonly Used Method of Assisted Reproductive Technology| Center for Reproductive Rights
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule allowing it to supervise larger nonbank companies that offer services like digital wallets and payment apps, also known as peer-to-peer or P2P apps. Supervision of these companies will make sure they comply with the law and do not facilitate fraud. Banks are already supervised for these same reasons, and this rule will level the playing field to make sure all payments are safe, whether offered by a bank or a nonbank company.| Americans for Financial Reform
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new overdraft fee rule closes a paper-check era loophole that has promoted abusive practices and allowed the biggest banks to earn billions in profits off of the most vulnerable families. The rule will help everyone, but especially families that are struggling with high prices and making ends meet.| Americans for Financial Reform
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Personal Financial Data Rights Rule (Rule 1033) helps create a more consumer-friendly and competitive financial services marketplace by allowing people to easily and securely move their personal financial data between financial institutions. Prior to this rule, many banks and financial institutions limited how consumers could use their financial data, which made it difficult for people to comparison shop, manage money, use new technology, or...| Americans for Financial Reform
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule to remove medical bills from most credit reports will prohibit credit reporting companies like Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian from sharing medical debt information with lenders as well as barring lenders from considering these medical debts in underwriting decisions.| Americans for Financial Reform
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), created after the devastating 2008 financial crisis, exemplifies the government working for the people by vigorously protecting consumers and their families, including by reducing junk fees and holding corporations and financial institutions accountable when they engage in unfair and illegal conduct. Since its creation, the CFPB has stood up for the little guy against Wall Street, predatory lenders, and other financial services companies, by cr...| Americans for Financial Reform
The fiscal year 2025 enacted budget totals $237 billion, an inflation-adjusted decline of 0.4 percent from fiscal year’s 2024 total budget. In non-inflation-adjusted terms (nominal dollars) this represents an increase from fiscal year 2024’s total budget of $231.6 billion.| Fiscal Policy Institute