NCOA improvements included in Medicare Part D legislation

October 23, 2019

NCOA welcomes new Chair-Elect and Board Members

We are pleased to announce that DeDe Priest has been named Chair-Elect of our Board of Directors, and that Phil Buchanan and Faye Wattleton have joined as Board members. All three thought leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and commitment to support NCOA’s goal of improving the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.

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Genetic testing scams target seniors and professionals

The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) has seen a significant increase in complaints regarding genetic testing within the last year. The schemes range from complex kickback arrangements to criminals whose only goal is identity theft. Most states have reported these schemes, noting that health fairs, senior centers and apartments, farmers markets, church-sponsored events, and malls as common locations for the scams to take place. Jennifer Trussell, an anti-fraud consultant, describes how seniors and professionals can avoid becoming a victim.

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Coming up...

• What's happening with Medicare in 2020: It’s time once again for our annual round-up of what changes are occurring in Medicare in the coming year. Nov. 8 @ 2 p.m. ET
• The Invisible Health Care Provider: Family Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia: As we recognize National Family Caregivers Month and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, join us for a webinar focused on dementia-related services and supports. Nov. 13 @ 12 p.m. ET

In case you missed it...

• NCOA testifies before Senate committee about falls prevention: At a hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, NCOA offered evidence-based solutions to stem the tide of older adult falls, which account for four deaths per hour.