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Impact of Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Closures on Patient Care Patterns and Outcomes
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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High Mortality and Impairment Rates Among Older Adults in Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals
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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Kindred Hospitals’ Complex Wound Care Can Reduce Readmissions and Length of Stay
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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HHS Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms to Boost Equity and Quality
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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Kindred Hospitals: A Critical Level of Care
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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Study Reveals Long-Term Care Insurance Reduces Hospital Costs and Improves Care
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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AHA Voices Concern Over CMS Payment Updates to LTC Hospitals
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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Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Helps LTACH Achieve Pressure Injury Success
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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Impact of Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Closures on Patient Care Patterns and Outcomes
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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High Mortality and Impairment Rates Among Older Adults in Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals
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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HHS Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms to Boost Equity and Quality
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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Study Reveals Long-Term Care Insurance Reduces Hospital Costs and Improves Care
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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AHA Voices Concern Over CMS Payment Updates to LTC Hospitals
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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Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Helps LTACH Achieve Pressure Injury Success
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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Patients With Thin-Liquid Dysphagia Benefit From Free Water Protocol at LTACH
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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Study Finds Delayed Use of LTACH’s Palliative Care Consult Service
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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Walking Dysfunction Among Patients With COVID-19 Admitted to LTACHs
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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Successful Rehabilitation of Patient With COVID-19-linked Guillain-Barré Syndrome
05/10/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
A man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection was successfully rehabilitated by and discharged from a long-term acute care hospital.
A man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection was successfully rehabilitated by and discharged from a long-term acute care hospital.
A man diagnosed with...
05/10/2022
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Omalizumab Associated With Reduced HCRU and Disease-Related Costs for Food Allergies and Asthma
06/25/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Omalizumab shows promise in reducing health care resource utilization (HCRU) and associated care costs for patients with comorbid food allergies and asthma, according to a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology:...
Omalizumab shows promise in reducing health care resource utilization (HCRU) and associated care costs for patients with comorbid food allergies and asthma, according to a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology:...
Omalizumab shows promise in...
06/25/2026
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Social Determinants of Health Negatively Impact Mortality Among Patients With ESKD
06/24/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A systematic review of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) studies identified multiple health disparities across various domains, highlighting the connection between access barriers and ESKD mortality.
A systematic review of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) studies identified multiple health disparities across various domains, highlighting the connection between access barriers and ESKD mortality.
A systematic review of end-stage...
06/24/2026
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Outpatient Cilta-Cel Administration May Reduce Health Care Utilization in RRMM
06/23/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found outpatient care settings sufficient for administering ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel) to patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), suggesting that outpatient utilization could reduce the burden on...
A study found outpatient care settings sufficient for administering ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel) to patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), suggesting that outpatient utilization could reduce the burden on...
A study found outpatient care...
06/23/2026
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Impact of Comorbidities on Treatment Patterns and Survival Outcomes in Advanced NSCLC Following ICI Introduction
06/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A real-world study found that using immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) to treat non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) expanded the use of systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) and significantly increased survival outcomes, even among patients...
A real-world study found that using immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) to treat non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) expanded the use of systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) and significantly increased survival outcomes, even among patients...
A real-world study found that...
06/22/2026
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A Race-Free eGFR Formula Could Improve Care for Patients With Kidney Disease
06/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A growing transition to a race-free estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) formula marks a significant step toward more accurate, equitable care for patients with kidney disease, particularly for medication prescription.
A growing transition to a race-free estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) formula marks a significant step toward more accurate, equitable care for patients with kidney disease, particularly for medication prescription.
A growing transition to a...
06/22/2026
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Behind the Bill
DOJ and Ohio Attorney General Challenge OhioHealth Managed Care Contracting Practices
06/19/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Federal and Ohio regulators allege OhioHealth used anticompetitive contracting provisions that limited insurer network design and increased health care costs.
Federal and Ohio regulators allege OhioHealth used anticompetitive contracting provisions that limited insurer network design and increased health care costs.
Federal and Ohio regulators...
06/19/2026
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Talquetamab Shows Lower Cost Per Response in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
06/16/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Talquetamab delivered more than double the response rate of usual care while lowering the cost per responder, highlighting its potential economic and clinical value for heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Talquetamab delivered more than double the response rate of usual care while lowering the cost per responder, highlighting its potential economic and clinical value for heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Talquetamab delivered more than...
06/16/2026
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Integrated CKD Care Models Could Improve Early Detection and Outcomes
06/15/2026
Hannah Musick
Population health management strategies that combine early chronic kidney disease (CKD) detection, risk stratification, and integrated primary-nephrology care may help reduce disease progression, cardiovascular complications, and health care...
Population health management strategies that combine early chronic kidney disease (CKD) detection, risk stratification, and integrated primary-nephrology care may help reduce disease progression, cardiovascular complications, and health care...
Population health management...
06/15/2026
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Behind the Bill
CMS Tightens Oversight of Medicaid Demonstration Programs and State-Directed Payments
06/12/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) intensifies its review of Medicaid demonstration waivers and state-directed payments, managed care stakeholders are assessing what heightened federal scrutiny could mean for program...
As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) intensifies its review of Medicaid demonstration waivers and state-directed payments, managed care stakeholders are assessing what heightened federal scrutiny could mean for program...
As the Centers for Medicare &...
06/12/2026
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Datopotamab Deruxtecan Combinations Show Durable Activity in Advanced NSCLC
06/11/2026
Hannah Musick
Datopotamab deruxtecan plus pembrolizumab, with or without platinum-based chemotherapy, produced durable responses and manageable safety across programmed death-ligand 1 expression levels in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer...
Datopotamab deruxtecan plus pembrolizumab, with or without platinum-based chemotherapy, produced durable responses and manageable safety across programmed death-ligand 1 expression levels in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer...
Datopotamab deruxtecan plus...
06/11/2026
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Managing Patients, Costs in Postacute Care Settings
07/13/2021
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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...
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