Hospice-initiated discharges, or those not requested by patients or caregivers, are distinct from voluntary disenrollment from hospice because they often occur without adequate preparation. Hospice patients who have stabilized and been deemed no longer terminal can disrupt continuity of care, leaving patie...
Most people with dementia are diagnosed and cared for in primary care. We examined the performance of an electronic health record (EHR) algorithm to identify older adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment in primary care.
Many geriatric patients who would benefit from a stay in an acute geriatric ward (AGW) are not identified because of the lack of objective and standardized predictive measures for rehabilitation success. We thus aimed to develop 2 easy-to-use, standardized predictive scores, Discharged Home Score (DHS) and...
The growing prevalence of chronic diseases among the older population has become a global public health concern. This study aimed to examine the effects of a 12-week Community-based eHealth Program (CeHP) in enhancing the self-care, cognition, and health outcomes for community-dwelling older adults with ch...
Beginning with the 2024 performance period/2026 MIPS payment year, the targeted review period closes on November 14, 30 days following the release of MIPS payment adjustments (refer to 42 CFR 414.1385(a)(2)).
The Senate has reached an agreement on a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government, extending federal funding and authorities that expired in September through January 30, 2026. This deal includes the extension of telehealth flexibilities that were extended through the Consolidated Appropriations...
To investigate perceived physical fatigability (PPF) as a novel predictor of cognitive frailty (CF) and elucidate mediating roles of physical capability markers in community-dwelling older adults.