More than 26% of Nevada adults report doing no physical activity or exercise other than their regular jobs in the past 30 days but with National Walking Day this Wednesday, the American Heart Association wants to get people moving. Christopher Calloway, marketing and communications director in Nevada and Southern Arizona for the association, said adults should get about 30 minutes of activity per day, five days a week. He acknowledged while 150 minutes can sound daunting, short activity sessions can be added up over the week to reach the goal. .
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A recent report examined how some rural Tennessee hospitals have managed to stay afloat despite financial challenges. The report includes interviews from staff at five different rural hospitals, which range in size from 25 to 125 beds. Judy Roitman, executive director of the Tennessee Health Care Campaign, said some of the hospitals are drowning in uncompensated care. .
Medicare and Medicaid are key sources of health coverage for many Americans and some people qualify for assistance under both programs. With lagging enrollment for the unique plans, outreach efforts are underway. According to KFF Health News, only about three in 10 people who qualify for Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans were enrolled in 2021. .