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09/23/2024
Hannah Musick
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA...
09/23/2024
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News
09/20/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals...
09/20/2024
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09/17/2024
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals,...
09/17/2024
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News
09/13/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and...
09/13/2024
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08/27/2024
The authors explore the advantages of timely transfers of critically ill patients to Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), providing insights into key aspects of their intensive care units (ICUs).
The authors explore the advantages of timely transfers of critically ill patients to Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), providing insights into key aspects of their intensive care units (ICUs).
The authors explore the...
08/27/2024
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News
08/21/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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News
08/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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News
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
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09/23/2024
Hannah Musick
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA...
09/23/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
09/20/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals...
09/20/2024
First Report Managed Care
SPONSORED
09/17/2024
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals,...
09/17/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
09/13/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and...
09/13/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
08/21/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
08/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol...
04/25/2023
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News
07/25/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time...
07/25/2022
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News
06/21/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six...
06/21/2022
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Behind the Bill
11/06/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
New Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements address organ procurement safety, performance measurement, and service-area transitions, with implications for transplant access and care coordination.
New Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements address organ procurement safety, performance measurement, and service-area transitions, with implications for transplant access and care coordination.
New Centers for Medicare &...
11/06/2026
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News
11/06/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study presented at AASLD TLM 2026 found that low adherence to optimal-dose semaglutide among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) was projected to contribute to significant excess medical and pharmacy costs...
A study presented at AASLD TLM 2026 found that low adherence to optimal-dose semaglutide among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) was projected to contribute to significant excess medical and pharmacy costs...
A study presented at AASLD TLM...
11/06/2026
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News
11/04/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries found that those with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) had higher health care utilization rates and medical costs compared to those without MASH, with the greatest...
A study of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries found that those with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) had higher health care utilization rates and medical costs compared to those without MASH, with the greatest...
A study of Medicare...
11/04/2026
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News
11/03/2026
Hannah Musick
A narrative review of real-world evidence suggests that omalizumab may improve food allergy management beyond preventing allergic reactions, with potential benefits for dietary flexibility, quality of life, and patients with complex allergic...
A narrative review of real-world evidence suggests that omalizumab may improve food allergy management beyond preventing allergic reactions, with potential benefits for dietary flexibility, quality of life, and patients with complex allergic...
A narrative review of real-world...
11/03/2026
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News
11/03/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that direct patient and caregiver involvement in prior authorization procedures was associated with delayed or suboptimal care, highlighting the need for policy reform to reduce administrative burdens and improve access to...
Researchers found that direct patient and caregiver involvement in prior authorization procedures was associated with delayed or suboptimal care, highlighting the need for policy reform to reduce administrative burdens and improve access to...
Researchers found that direct...
11/03/2026
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Behind the Bill
10/30/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability (HTI-5) final rule reduces health IT certification requirements and projects substantial regulatory savings while leaving proposed...
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability (HTI-5) final rule reduces health IT certification requirements and projects substantial regulatory savings while leaving proposed...
The US Department of Health and...
10/30/2026
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News
10/30/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A comparison of insurance types showed that tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) approval for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) was higher among Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, but treatment adherence remained suboptimal across...
A comparison of insurance types showed that tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) approval for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) was higher among Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, but treatment adherence remained suboptimal across...
A comparison of insurance types...
10/30/2026
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News
10/29/2026
Hannah Musick
A real-world US study found that novel therapies are increasingly replacing conventional treatments for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), although declining survival outcomes across successive lines of therapy and substantial variation...
A real-world US study found that novel therapies are increasingly replacing conventional treatments for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), although declining survival outcomes across successive lines of therapy and substantial variation...
A real-world US study found that...
10/29/2026
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News
10/29/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A US claims study found that patients with polycythemia vera frequently experienced inadequate hematocrit control despite treatment, with thromboembolic events contributing to substantial health care costs.
A US claims study found that patients with polycythemia vera frequently experienced inadequate hematocrit control despite treatment, with thromboembolic events contributing to substantial health care costs.
A US claims study found that...
10/29/2026
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News
10/28/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that while Medicare Advantage (MA) is associated with lower-cost cancer treatments, beneficiaries had a similar likelihood of initiating optimal treatments for cancer type as those enrolled in traditional Medicare (TM).
Researchers found that while Medicare Advantage (MA) is associated with lower-cost cancer treatments, beneficiaries had a similar likelihood of initiating optimal treatments for cancer type as those enrolled in traditional Medicare (TM).
Researchers found that while...
10/28/2026
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Podcasts
07/13/2021
Maria Asimopoulos; Julie Gould
Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of sales, Olio Health, discusses the cost variations associated with postacute care, the role of value-based care strategies, and what payers and accountable care organizations should know about managing patients...
Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of sales, Olio Health, discusses the cost variations associated with postacute care, the role of value-based care strategies, and what payers and accountable care organizations should know about managing patients...
Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of...
07/13/2021
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