The skilled nursing facility (SNF) patient-driven payment model (PDPM) is intended to align payment with patient clinical characteristics to more accurately compensate complex and resource intensive care. However, it is unclear whether and how SNFs shifted their admission practices to align PDPM's fin...
Diabetes is common, but optimal diabetes management for patients undergoing post-acute rehabilitation is unclear. Our primary aim was to determine whether various diabetes medication classes were associated with emergency department (ED) visits and/or hospitalization (termed the combined outcome) for this ...
Although fatigue is common with aging, its association with health outcomes throughout the entire aging life span have been poorly described. This longitudinal study aimed to examine the trajectory of fatigue between ages 70 and 100, and its long-term impact on health, function, and survival.
The aim of this study was to examine the clinical performance of the Telemedicine Medical Office of the Day (Tele-MOD) program, an after-hours telemedicine service, focusing on transfers and video visits, including utilization and cost savings, at two Community Living Centers (VA nursing homes).
Medicare implemented a new skilled nursing facility (SNF) payment model, the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), in part to incentivize SNFs to admit more medically complex patients. However, it is unclear whether PDPM led to changes in case-mix in SNFs, and whether response to PDPM differed by SNF qualit...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an interim final rule with comment period, reversing key components of the May 2024 Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities final rule. This action formally restores staffing requirements that were in place prior to the 2024...
The Call for Posters for PALTC26 is now open through January 5! Created to provide high-quality, scientifically sound information that conference participants can immediately apply to their practices, the posters program has evolved to a digital format, and PALTmed extended the submission deadline this yea...
Telehealth can improve access to geriatric care, especially for vulnerable older adults facing transportation, mobility, and/or health-related barriers to in-person care. However, integrating telehealth into geriatric care requires consideration of the different residence types where older adults use teleh...