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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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News
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
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
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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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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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News
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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News
04/13/2026
Danielle Sposato
A large, system-wide health initiative using mail-in fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) shows a slight increase in patient participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings and prevention.
A large, system-wide health initiative using mail-in fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) shows a slight increase in patient participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings and prevention.
A large, system-wide health...
04/13/2026
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News
04/13/2026
Danielle Sposato
A high variety of treatments options for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) has led to a lack of cohesion and disordered care for later lines of therapy.
A high variety of treatments options for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) has led to a lack of cohesion and disordered care for later lines of therapy.
A high variety of treatments...
04/13/2026
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News
04/13/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Systemic and equity gaps among patients with early-stage non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) lead to patients experiencing delayed surgical resection beyond the recommended 8-week window from diagnosis.
Systemic and equity gaps among patients with early-stage non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) lead to patients experiencing delayed surgical resection beyond the recommended 8-week window from diagnosis.
Systemic and equity gaps among...
04/13/2026
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News
04/10/2026
Hannah Musick
Epcoritamab plus rituximab and lenalidomide (R2) improved response rates in relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma while maintaining health-related quality of life despite higher rates of adverse events.
Epcoritamab plus rituximab and lenalidomide (R2) improved response rates in relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma while maintaining health-related quality of life despite higher rates of adverse events.
Epcoritamab plus rituximab and...
04/10/2026
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Behind the Bill
04/10/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed its rule for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS), which introduces a modest payment increase alongside key updates to quality...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed its rule for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS), which introduces a modest payment increase alongside key updates to quality...
The Centers for Medicare &...
04/10/2026
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News
04/10/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Bispecific antibodies in non-Hodgkin lymphoma show manageable safety, with common but mostly low-grade infections and hematologic toxicities.
Bispecific antibodies in non-Hodgkin lymphoma show manageable safety, with common but mostly low-grade infections and hematologic toxicities.
Bispecific antibodies in...
04/10/2026
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News
04/09/2026
Danielle Sposato
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review suggests that outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, may be a feasible option for selected patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, potentially reducing hospital...
A systematic literature review...
04/09/2026
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News
04/08/2026
Hannah Musick
Epcoritamab is emerging as a promising, subcutaneous bispecific antibody option for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, offering high response rates and a manageable safety profile in heavily pretreated patients.
Epcoritamab is emerging as a promising, subcutaneous bispecific antibody option for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, offering high response rates and a manageable safety profile in heavily pretreated patients.
Epcoritamab is emerging as a...
04/08/2026
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News
04/07/2026
Hannah Musick
Amivantamab plus lazertinib shows promising and durable activity in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring atypical epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations, offering a potential new treatment option for...
Amivantamab plus lazertinib shows promising and durable activity in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring atypical epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations, offering a potential new treatment option for...
Amivantamab plus lazertinib...
04/07/2026
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News
04/07/2026
Hannah Musick
A machine learning model using specialty pharmacy data accurately identified patients with rheumatoid arthritis at high risk of early adalimumab discontinuation, enabling targeted interventions to improve outcomes and reduce medication waste.
A machine learning model using specialty pharmacy data accurately identified patients with rheumatoid arthritis at high risk of early adalimumab discontinuation, enabling targeted interventions to improve outcomes and reduce medication waste.
A machine learning model using...
04/07/2026
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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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