FDR's grandson discusses Social Security, Medicare go-broke dates being moved up
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
20 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Former Hockey News Senior Writer Gets A New Lease On Life
A guy who had one of the longest and most distinguished writing careers in the history of The Hockey News is getting a second chance at life. Mike Brophy, who was THN's senior writer for 17 years, received a kidney donation on Thursday at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. If you remember a video I did a couple of months ago appealing for a donor, you'll know that it was indeed a life-saving procedure. Simply put, 'Broph' would not have been with us much longer if not for the generosity and selflessness of his former sister-in-law. Broph wants everyone in the hockey world to know how grateful he is for the outpouring of support and encouragement he received throughout this process. And now he can get on with watching his grandchildren grow up. A good day all around. To ensure more people like Broph get a new lease on life, consider being a living kidney donor. If you're in the Ottawa area and are interested in being screened as a potential donor can, go to or call the Ottawa Hospital at (613) 738-8400, ext. 82719. If you reside in Canada and want to learn more about being a kidney donor, visit and If you reside in the United States, visit
New York Times
22 minutes ago
- New York Times
Legionnaires' Disease Sickens 22 in New York. Here's What to Know.
At least 22 people have fallen ill, including one person who has died, from Legionnaires' disease in New York City over the last two weeks, according to the city's health department. City health officials believe that the people most likely became ill after breathing in bacteria sprayed from a cooling tower in central Harlem. The city health department said in a news release on Wednesday that it was testing the cooling towers in the area and continuing to investigate the outbreak. Legionnaires' is a severe form of pneumonia that can cause a cough, shortness of breath and fever. The risk is low for most people, said Dr. Celia Quinn, the deputy commissioner of the division of infectious diseases at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, but people who live or work around the affected area should see a health care provider immediately if they develop flulike symptoms. There will most likely be additional cases linked to this cluster, Dr. Quinn added. The city health department said that it was safe to continue drinking water, bathing, showering, cooking and using air-conditioning. Around 6,000 cases of Legionnaires' are reported each year in the United States, but scientists think the disease is underdiagnosed because it can be hard to distinguish from other types of pneumonia or respiratory issues. And cases have been rising over the last two decades. There is no clear reason for the increase, but some researchers have pointed to aging water systems, inadequate maintenance of systems, rising water temperatures and greater awareness of the disease. And cases tend to pop up during the summer months, as more buildings use cooling towers for air conditioning. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Cotiviti's Quality Measurement and Reporting Solution Achieves 25th Consecutive Year of HEDIS® Measure Certification
HEDIS measures embedded in Cotiviti's Quality Intelligence pass NCQA's validation process for Measurement Year (MY) 2025 SALT LAKE CITY, July 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quality Engine, the administrative measure logic and sample processing component of Cotiviti's Quality Intelligence solution, has earned HEDIS® Certified Measures™ status from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for Measurement Year (MY) 2025. HEDIS Measure Certification validates that Cotiviti's measures have been put through the thorough testing required to effectively support health plans with the HEDIS MY 2025 season. This milestone marks an industry-leading 25 consecutive years of certification, demonstrating Cotiviti's ability to adapt and serve as a long-term partner to health plans as the HEDIS program continually evolves. "The ongoing transition to fully digital quality measurement requires health plans to have a quality improvement solution that not only meets the highest standards for accuracy, but continually evolves to meet and exceed new requirements," said Emad Rizk, M.D., chairman, president, and CEO of Cotiviti. "This achievement reflects Cotiviti's unwavering commitment to supporting our health plan clients. It speaks to the deep expertise we've built through decades of working with billions of data points, navigating complex measurement requirements, and helping our clients meet the changing demands of quality reporting." Cotiviti's Quality Intelligence processes more than 147 million member lives reported to NCQA and serves as a comprehensive measurement and reporting solution that streamlines compliance while supporting HEDIS, state-specific, and other quality measure submissions. Newly launched in 2025, Cotiviti's Engagement Hub integrates with Quality Intelligence to drive coordination and efficiency through a centralized member engagement and reporting platform, enabling plans to close care gaps to ultimately improve quality scores. Further integrations within Cotiviti's quality improvement ecosystem support year-round quality improvement and enable better member health. When integrated with Cotiviti's Star Intelligence, Quality Intelligence provides a centralized platform for managing both HEDIS and Star Ratings, helping clients ensure consistency across programs and maintain compatibility with historical data to support accurate trending and projections. Cotiviti's scalable medical record retrieval and abstraction services also connect directly with the solution to enable end-to-end support for health plans throughout the HEDIS season. "Payers need a trusted partner in quality improvement with a longstanding track record of success to help them navigate the digital quality transition and deliver high-performing, reliable solutions that have been continuously refined and supported over decades," said Chad Kinkead, executive vice president of risk adjustment, quality, and engagement for Cotiviti. "Cotiviti's Quality Intelligence supports all members and lines of business with end-to-end capabilities for accurate processing, reporting, audits, and submissions, backed by a team of experts who are committed to supporting health plans during and after the transition to digital reporting. Our clients can anticipate further innovation as we integrate Cotiviti's industry-leading quality improvement, DxCG risk assessment, engagement, and risk adjustment solutions with Edifecs' leading NLP-enabled coding platform, interoperability capabilities, and AI-enabled value based-payment solutions." About Cotiviti Cotiviti enables healthcare organizations to deliver better care at lower cost through advanced technology and data analytics that improve the quality and sustainability of healthcare in the United States. Cotiviti's solutions increase transparency and collaboration between payers and providers while empowering them to reduce medical and administrative costs, enable better health, improve claims payment efficiency, streamline operations, drive interoperability, and advance value-based care. Its customers serve the majority of U.S. healthcare consumers, providing coverage and care for over 300 million members and patients. Additionally, Cotiviti offers data management and recovery audit services to the retail sector to improve business outcomes. For more information, visit About NCQA NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA's website contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more informed healthcare choices. View source version on Contacts Corey PatchkofskyAria Marketing for Cotiviticpatchkofsky@ 203-710-2296 Sign in to access your portfolio
