The state health department calls on hospitals to do more to fight Candida auris, a mystery germ spreading the globe. Source: NYT > Business – Matt Richtel
New Tax Will Help Washington Residents Pay for Long-Term Care
Starting in 2025, eligible state residents in Washington State will get $100 per day for 365 days of long-term care costs. A payroll tax will pay for it. Source: NYT > Business – RON LIEBER
The New Old Age: Where There’s Rarely a Doctor in the House: Assisted Living
As residents become older and more frail, some facilities are bringing in doctors and nurses instead of relying on 911. Source: NYT > Business – PAULA SPAN