Addressing the Social Needs of Older Adults: A Practical Guide to Implementing a Screening and Referral Program in Clinical Settings
August 12, 2019 Tyler Kent BS, Adriane Lesser MS, Juhi Israni MS, Ula Hwang MD, MPH, Christopher Carpenter MD, MS, Kelly J. Ko PhD https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.16114 Abstract presented at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting; May 15‐18, 2018; Indianapolis, IN. Abstract OBJECTIVES Published literature on national emergency department (ED) revisit rates among older adults… Read more »
A study of Medicare Claims data to infer that lowering cost while improving care for older adults may require care delivery that is both tiered and adaptive in nature.
Andrea M. Morris PhD, Jessa K. Engelberg PhD, Brenda Schmitthenner MPA, David Dosa MD, Emily Gadbois PhD, Renee R. Shield PhD, Uche Akobundu PhD, Kali S. Thomas PhD https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.16013 Portions of this work were presented at the annual American Society on Aging, Aging in America Conference, March 2018; the annual meeting of the American Geriatrics… Read more »
Pharmaceutical manufacturers rarely reduce drug list prices, but 3 expensive treatments for hepatitis C experienced significant list price reductions in 2018. Understanding the impetus for these price reductions could inform policies to reduce drug spending.
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Generations article on how community-based organizations can prevent, identify, and manage malnutrition and malnutrition risk PLEASE VIEW THE FULL JOURNAL HERE
A retrospective analysis of Medicare claims was used to study emergency department (ED) dispositions, specifically evaluating inpatient admissions compared with home health referrals.
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 »
