The Palmelle Archive
Every Perch story, ranked by date. Plain-English reporting on the second half of life. 39 stories indexed.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
The federal government walks back a one-size-fits-all rule that threatened to shutter vital elder care centers, especially in underserved areas.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
New research debunks industry fears, showing state-level staffing rules boost care without bankrupting facilities.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' latest payment projections for 2027 suggest a significant windfall for insurers, but what does that mean for senio
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
CMS is pushing for value-based care, but the proposed 2027 rules could leave primary care physicians squeezed.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
New rules target private equity and enrollment practices, promising upheaval for home health agencies and the care you rely on.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
The mainstream missed the 55+ angle on GLP-1 coverage, focusing on patient savings while ignoring the looming financial strain on Medicare.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While insurers celebrate rate hikes, the real price for critical care remains hidden for many beneficiaries.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
CMS proposal signals a seismic shift, prioritizing aging in place over institutional care for millions.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While official narratives tout lower drug costs, a closer look at the CMS payment rule reveals a significant financial uplift for health giants, potentially at
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While headlines focus on Medicare Advantage windfalls, a quiet policy shift is poised to dismantle the support systems frail seniors rely on.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While hospitals see a modest outpatient increase, the proposed rule delivers a significant blow to the 340B drug program, potentially impacting patient access.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
New out-of-pocket limits and drug price negotiations offer relief, but seniors must still navigate increased Part B costs.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
Mainstream media missed the crucial 55+ angle. A new UCLA study reveals that states granting COVID-19 lawsuit immunity to nursing homes saw significant staff re
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
Mainstream media missed the 55+ angle, focusing on broad budgets while overlooking the quiet decimation of home and community-based services.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While mainstream outlets focused on regulatory overreach, the real story is who foots the bill for care – and who benefits from its absence.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While insurers celebrate a 2.5% rate hike, seniors face fewer mid-year benefit updates and weaker marketing rules.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
Proposed changes could mean quicker provider bans and demands for repayment, jeopardizing the stability of senior care services.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While Medicare Advantage plans are set to receive billions in extra payments, beneficiaries may face higher out-of-pocket expenses due to proposed changes in dr
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While expensive weight-loss drugs become more accessible, understand the program's limits and what it means for your prescription costs.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
Mainstream media missed the crucial 55+ angle: thousands of immigrant caregivers are vital to elder care, and their potential deportation threatens widespread a
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While hospitals brace for cuts to vital drug programs, Wall Street celebrates a significant payment bump.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While the mainstream media cheers Medicare Advantage windfalls, a new CMS proposal quietly shifts costs and access for older Americans.
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
While the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services claims cost savings, new payment proposals could hit seniors' wallets and access to care, a reality lost in t
Healthcare Policy · 7 min
Beyond the headlines of Medicare Advantage rate hikes, a deeper look reveals CMS tightening its grip on bad actors and reinforcing crucial elder care.