Students with disabilities often overlooked in gifted programming

Students with disabilities often overlooked in gifted programming

From DisabilityScoop.com —  By Jo Napolitano, The 74 —  Gifted programming, already uneven across the country and prone to racial discrimination, has yet another blind spot: twice exceptional students. These advanced learners, who may also receive special education...
Social Security benefits hike could average $1,800 from 2023 COLA

Social Security benefits hike could average $1,800 from 2023 COLA

From the Detroit Free Press —  By Susan Tompor —  A bigger inflation-boosted Social Security check and, yes, hope for some relief from the headaches caused by high prescription drug costs are on the horizon. And for many retirees, the budget relief can’t be...
Medicaid expanding offerings for children with severe needs

Medicaid expanding offerings for children with severe needs

From DisabilityScoop.com —  By Michelle Diament — Federal Medicaid officials are issuing new guidance aimed at making it easier for children with complex medical conditions like severe autism and cerebral palsy to access the care they need, even if that means crossing...
Watchdogs attack Medicare Advantage for denying care, overcharging

Watchdogs attack Medicare Advantage for denying care, overcharging

From Kaiser Health News — By FRED SCHULTE — Congress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes deny patients vital medical care while overcharging the government billions of dollars every year, government watchdogs told a House...
Let’s stop blaming scam victims, new AARP report says

Let’s stop blaming scam victims, new AARP report says

From AARP.com — By Christina Ianzito — “Several People Scammed Out of Purchasing New Apartment in Miami Beach” “Americans Swindled in $13M Wine Investment Scam” These are recent news headlines about victims of fraud. What they share: language...
Fun and games and … estate planning?

Fun and games and … estate planning?

From JD Supra/Sands Anderson —   By M. Benjamin Tiefenback — When we take seemingly mundane tasks and turn them into a game – like who can pick up the toys on the floor the fastest – those tasks suddenly become more fun and easier to accomplish. The gamification...
High Court rules in HHS’ favor on hospital Medicare payments

High Court rules in HHS’ favor on hospital Medicare payments

From HealthcareDive.com —   By REBECCA PIFER — Heathcare Dive Brief The Supreme Court on Friday, June 24, upheld HHS’ method of calculating Medicare payments to hospitals serving a high proportion of low-income patients, rebutting hospitals’ efforts to recoup...