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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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Miami Drug Wholesaler Enters Federal Opioid Deferred Prosecution Agreement
01/14/2026
Hannah Musick
A Miami pharmaceutical wholesaler admitted to knowingly supplying millions of opioid pills to Houston-area pill mill pharmacies under a federal deferred prosecution agreement, highlighting continued enforcement against opioid diversion across...
A Miami pharmaceutical wholesaler admitted to knowingly supplying millions of opioid pills to Houston-area pill mill pharmacies under a federal deferred prosecution agreement, highlighting continued enforcement against opioid diversion across...
A Miami pharmaceutical...
01/14/2026
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House Passes Bill to Extend ACA Premium Tax Credits
01/13/2026
Hannah Musick
The US House has advanced a bipartisan-backed bill to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, setting up a high-stakes Senate debate with major implications for insurance affordability and patient access to care.
The US House has advanced a bipartisan-backed bill to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, setting up a high-stakes Senate debate with major implications for insurance affordability and patient access to care.
The US House has advanced a...
01/13/2026
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Specialist Access Eliminates Racial Gaps in Rheumatoid Arthritis DMARD Use
01/12/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Racial inequities in access to modern rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapies persist across the United States, but disappear among patients who reach rheumatology care, according to study results published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
Racial inequities in access to modern rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapies persist across the United States, but disappear among patients who reach rheumatology care, according to study results published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
Racial inequities in access to...
01/12/2026
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CMS Establishes Office of Rural Health Transformation Nationwide
01/09/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has formally launched the Office of Rural Health Transformation, creating a dedicated hub to oversee a $50 billion, 5-year effort to strengthen rural health systems and expand access to care...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has formally launched the Office of Rural Health Transformation, creating a dedicated hub to oversee a $50 billion, 5-year effort to strengthen rural health systems and expand access to care...
The Centers for Medicare &...
01/09/2026
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HHS Revises Childcare Payment Rules, Restoring Attendance-Based Billing
01/05/2026
Hannah Musick
HHS announced it will roll back childcare payment rules, restore attendance-based billing, and revise oversight requirements for federally funded programs.
HHS announced it will roll back childcare payment rules, restore attendance-based billing, and revise oversight requirements for federally funded programs.
HHS announced it will roll back...
01/05/2026
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AI Navigator Launched to Support Medicaid and SNAP Members Amid Policy Shifts
12/22/2025
Hannah Musick
Social health platform Pyx Health has launched an AI-driven navigator aimed at helping US Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries comply with new policy requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...
Social health platform Pyx Health has launched an AI-driven navigator aimed at helping US Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries comply with new policy requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...
Social health platform Pyx...
12/22/2025
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CMS Unveils LEAD Model to Succeed ACO REACH in 2027
12/19/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is set to replace the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) REACH model with its longest-ever accountable care demonstration, a 10-year Long-Term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) model aimed at...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is set to replace the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) REACH model with its longest-ever accountable care demonstration, a 10-year Long-Term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) model aimed at...
The Centers for Medicare &...
12/19/2025
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Rising Denials and Payer Audits Intensify Financial Strain on Hospitals in 2025
12/16/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Hospitals are facing rising financial pressure as denial amounts and payer audits continue to climb in 2025, signaling an unsustainable trend for many health systems, according to a new report from billing compliance and revenue integrity...
Hospitals are facing rising financial pressure as denial amounts and payer audits continue to climb in 2025, signaling an unsustainable trend for many health systems, according to a new report from billing compliance and revenue integrity...
Hospitals are facing rising...
12/16/2025
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Racial and Ethnic Differences Shape NSCLC Treatment Decision-Making in the US
12/11/2025
Hannah Musick
A new US survey study reveals significant racial and ethnic differences in how patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and their oncologists prioritize treatment goals, cultural needs, and shared decision-making, underscoring the...
A new US survey study reveals significant racial and ethnic differences in how patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and their oncologists prioritize treatment goals, cultural needs, and shared decision-making, underscoring the...
A new US survey study reveals...
12/11/2025
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A New Era for Medicaid: CMS Unveils the Blueprint for Engagement, Integrity, and Sustainability
12/09/2025
Danielle Sposato
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new guidance detailing how states should implement major Medicaid reforms included in the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) legislation (Public Law 119-21). These reforms mark some of...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new guidance detailing how states should implement major Medicaid reforms included in the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) legislation (Public Law 119-21). These reforms mark some of...
The Centers for Medicare &...
12/09/2025
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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...
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