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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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SPONSORED
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
First Report Managed Care
News
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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JAK Inhibitors Demonstrate Improved Efficacy Among Various Skin Conditions
08/18/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A systematic review of clinical trials examining the impact of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors on skin conditions found that they demonstrated higher efficacy and comparable safety when compared with a placebo.
A systematic review of clinical trials examining the impact of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors on skin conditions found that they demonstrated higher efficacy and comparable safety when compared with a placebo.
A systematic review of clinical...
08/18/2026
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US Prescription Drug Prices Post Largest Annual Decline in Decades
08/17/2026
Hannah Musick
US prescription drug prices declined substantially in 2026 as the Trump Administration advanced new pricing initiatives, although independent analyses indicate that the policies’ long-term effects on patient affordability and health plan...
US prescription drug prices declined substantially in 2026 as the Trump Administration advanced new pricing initiatives, although independent analyses indicate that the policies’ long-term effects on patient affordability and health plan...
US prescription drug prices...
08/17/2026
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Behind the Bill
CMS and FDA Propose RAPID Medicare Coverage Pathway for Breakthrough Devices
08/14/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) pathway aims to accelerate Medicare coverage for certain breakthrough...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) pathway aims to accelerate Medicare coverage for certain breakthrough...
The Centers for Medicare &...
08/14/2026
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Omalizumab Pretreatment Associated With Increased Dose Tolerance Among Patients With Food Allergies
08/14/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that omalizumab pretreatment was associated with increased dosing tolerance among patients with multiple food allergies, illustrating its potential to streamline oral immunotherapy protocols and reduce treatment burden.
A study found that omalizumab pretreatment was associated with increased dosing tolerance among patients with multiple food allergies, illustrating its potential to streamline oral immunotherapy protocols and reduce treatment burden.
A study found that omalizumab...
08/14/2026
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Emerging Research Supports Nonsteroidal Therapies in Pediatric Dermatology
08/12/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Recent research demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of nonsteroidal topical therapies for a variety of pediatric skin conditions, suggesting a possible shift away from traditional corticosteroid treatments.
Recent research demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of nonsteroidal topical therapies for a variety of pediatric skin conditions, suggesting a possible shift away from traditional corticosteroid treatments.
Recent research demonstrates the...
08/12/2026
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Omalizumab Demonstrates Improved Efficacy and Safety Among Patients With Angioedema
08/10/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that omalizumab demonstrated favorable efficacy and safety in treating patients with mast cell–mediated angioedema (AE-MC), indicating that AE-MC can be managed similarly to chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).
Researchers found that omalizumab demonstrated favorable efficacy and safety in treating patients with mast cell–mediated angioedema (AE-MC), indicating that AE-MC can be managed similarly to chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).
Researchers found that...
08/10/2026
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Tafasitamab Demonstrates Improved Clinical Benefit Among Patients With Relapsed or Refractory FL
08/10/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that adding tafasitamab to lenalidomide plus rituximab was associated with significantly higher progression-free survival and tolerable safety for patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL).
A study found that adding tafasitamab to lenalidomide plus rituximab was associated with significantly higher progression-free survival and tolerable safety for patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL).
A study found that adding...
08/10/2026
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Discontinued Coverage for Obesity Medications Associated With Lower Employee Satisfaction
08/05/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that removing coverage for obesity medications was associated with worse employee morale, higher rates of burnout, and decreased job satisfaction and productivity.
Researchers found that removing coverage for obesity medications was associated with worse employee morale, higher rates of burnout, and decreased job satisfaction and productivity.
Researchers found that removing...
08/05/2026
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Medicaid Coverage Remains Suboptimal After Medicare Enrollment
08/03/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that waiving the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) asset test could help newly enrolled Medicare beneficiaries retain Medicaid coverage, but variations in state-level coverage and suboptimal rates of enrollment raise concerns about...
A study found that waiving the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) asset test could help newly enrolled Medicare beneficiaries retain Medicaid coverage, but variations in state-level coverage and suboptimal rates of enrollment raise concerns about...
A study found that waiving the...
08/03/2026
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Behind the Bill
Court Challenge Tests CMS' New Medicaid Work Requirement Rule
07/31/2026
Hannah Musick
A federal court has allowed CMS' new Medicaid work requirement rule to move forward while a multistate legal challenge continues, setting the stage for a broader debate over how the landmark eligibility changes will be implemented nationwide.
A federal court has allowed CMS' new Medicaid work requirement rule to move forward while a multistate legal challenge continues, setting the stage for a broader debate over how the landmark eligibility changes will be implemented nationwide.
A federal court has allowed CMS'...
07/31/2026
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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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