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The Adult Protective Services Technical Assistance Resource Center (APS TARC) has released the seventh adult maltreatment data from the National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System (NAMRS). This system is voluntary reporting of data from state adult protective services programs. The data in this report was submitted for federal fiscal year 2022 by all states, territories, and DC. The report includes efforts to improve NAMRS data collection and how the data has been used to increase understanding of adult maltreatment and APS programs. Read the report for more information, and watch the webinar presentation on the report to learn more.

The John A. Hartford Foundation & Age Wave has released new research and resources that demonstrates a disconnect between the care that older adults receive and the care that they want. The report includes some of the following insights: survey results revealing wide-ranging dissatisfaction, challenges faced in underserved communities, and innovative technology solutions. Also included are recommendations to improve health care for older adults, data that illustrates dissatisfaction with health care, and methodology of the research. The JAHF provided several resources for older adults to aid in seeking age-friendly care, and the resources span over varying living conditions and circumstances. Read the report and survey data to learn more.

On September 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of June 2024, over 67.5 million people are enrolled in Medicare; more than 33.4 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare, and nearly 34.1 million are enrolled in Medicare Advantage or other health plans. Over 79.9 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP. Nearly 72.9 million individuals have Medicaid, and more than seven million have coverage through CHIP. Over eight million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and full-benefit Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs.

September is Healthy Aging Month, and the Healthy Program 2030 program sets measurable national objectives, including objectives that are focused on reducing health problems and improving the quality of life for older adults. Healthy People 2030 has population data on older adults and evidence-based resources that anyone can use.

On August 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of May 2024, over 67.4 million people are enrolled in Medicare; more than 33.4 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare, and nearly 34 million are enrolled in Medicare Advantage or other health plans. Over 80.8 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP. Nearly 73.8 million individuals have Medicaid, and over seven million have coverage through CHIP. About eight million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and full-benefit Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs.

On July 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of April 2024, over 67.2 million people are enrolled in Medicare; more than 33.3 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare, and over 33.9 million are enrolled in Medicare Advantage or other health plans. Over 81.6 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP. More than 74.6 million individuals have Medicaid, and over seven million have coverage through CHIP. Nearly 12 million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs.

Recently, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) announced the release of its 2024 data book on health care spending and the Medicare program. The publication provides information on national health care and Medicare spending, Medicare beneficiary demographics, dual-eligible beneficiaries, quality of care in the Medicare program, and Medicare beneficiary and other payer liability. Information on Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug coverage is also featured.

On May 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of February 2024, over 67 million people are enrolled in Medicare; more than 33.3 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare, and over 33.7 million are enrolled in Medicare Advantage or other health plans. Over 83.3 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP. More than 76.2 million individuals have Medicaid, and nearly 7.1 million have coverage through CHIP. Over 12 million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs.

The AARP Public Policy Institute created the AARP Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard to provide data about the virus’ spread among nursing homes and the impact it has on nursing home residents and staff. The purpose of this dashboard is to address at-risk areas at the national and state levels quickly.

On February 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. As of November 2023, over 66.7 million people are enrolled in Medicare; more than 34.1 million are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare, and over 32.6 million are enrolled in Medicare Advantage or other health plans. Over 85.8 million enrollees have Medicaid and CHIP. More than 78.7 million individuals have Medicaid and over 7.1 million have coverage through CHIP. Over 12 million individuals are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are counted in the enrollment figures for both programs.