National Health Policy Forum
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CBOs’ Role in Addressing Malnutrition in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Generations article on how community-based organizations can prevent, identify, and manage malnutrition and malnutrition risk PLEASE VIEW THE FULL JOURNAL HERE
Improved Cost and Utilization Among Medicare Beneficiaries Dispositioned From the ED to Receive Home Health Care Compared With Inpatient Hospitalization
A retrospective analysis of Medicare claims was used to study emergency department (ED) dispositions, specifically evaluating inpatient admissions compared with home health referrals.
Telehealth Post-acute and Long-term Care Guide
West Health brought together the most knowledgeable experts and organizations to create this first-of-its-kind telehealth implementation manual for post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. In the following pages, you will find the information you need to successfully implement a telehealth program, including advice from experts. This practical guide covers a range of topics in detail… Read more »
Diabetes Tops Common Conditions For Frequent Geriatric Emergency Patients
The most common conditions among geriatric frequent users include diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, congestive heart failure and blockage or damage to veins or arteries, according to new research in Annals of Emergency Medicine.
Advancing the Quality of Malnutrition Care for Older Adults Through Community Prevention and Response
Malnutrition poses a significant threat to the health, well-being, and independence of older adults. As this population continues to grow in the United States, greater efforts are needed to prevent and address malnutrition where individuals live and manage their health: in their homes and communities.
Home and Community-based Services Coordination for Homebound Older Adults in Home-based Primary Care
Gregory J. Norman*, Amy J. Wade, Andrea M. Morris and Jill C. Slaboda Abstract Background: Medically complex vulnerable older adults often face social challenges that affect compliance with their medical care plans, and thus require home and community-based services (HCBS). This study describes how non-medical social needs of homebound older adults are assessed and addressed… Read more »
A Practical Guide to Implementing a Geriatric Emergency Department by West Health and UC San Diego Health
With 10,000 people turning 65 every day and emergency department (ED) visits among this age group growing from approximately 16 million in 2001 to over 21 million visits in 2015, the ED serves as a critical entry point to the healthcare system where people are either admitted or discharged, setting the stage for the future… Read more »
Achieving Value in Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Care: Considerations for Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Programs
This guide, made possible by the West Health Policy Center, describes considerations for states seeking to adopt VBP models for home- and community-based services in Medicaid managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) programs. It examines approaches used by five states — Minnesota, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia — for promoting high-quality MLTSS programs while simultaneously supporting the ability of Medicaid beneficiaries who need LTSS to live in their communities.
