Policy Snapshot
December 15, 2023
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JAMDA
December 15, 2023
Dysphagia and Diets in Skilled Nursing Facilities When Patient's Health Status Changes: The Role of Imaging
Research suggests that clinical decision making for assessing and treating patients with swallowing dysfunction varies significantly, and decisions may harm patients. The study aimed to investigate clinical practice of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) assessing and treating swallowing in skilled nursing...
JAMDA
December 14, 2023
Falls Risk in Long-Term Care Residents With Cognitive Impairment: Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on falls rates in long-term care residents with cognitive impairment.
JAMDA
December 13, 2023
SED by AD? Prepare to Respect the Person Here and Now
JAMDA
December 13, 2023
Survival After Wait-and-See Approach in Older Patients With Unexplained Iron Deficiency Anemia in Primary Care: A Practice Evaluation
Guidelines recommend upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic evaluation for patients without a clear physiological explanation for iron deficiency anemia (IDA). However, the consequences of watchful waiting in older patients with unexplained IDA in general practice are unknown. The aim of this study wa...
Spotlight
December 13, 2023
Win the War on Behaviors with BPSD Bootcamp
In this episode of AMDA On-The-Go, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Tana Whitt, MSN, PMHNP-MC; Charissa Duffy DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC; and Anthony Nedelman, PhD; discuss behavioral and psychological symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) to provide listeners with clear guidance on non-pharmacol...
JAMDA
December 12, 2023
Focusing on Provider Quality Measurement: Continued Consensus and Feasibility Testing of Practice-Based Quality Measures for Primary Care Providers in Long-Term Care
Medical providers in long-term care (LTC) use a unique skillset in delivering comprehensive resident care. Publicly reported quality measures (QMs) do not directly emphasize medical provider competency and their role in care. The impact of providers is understudied and to a large extent, unknown. Our objec...
JAMDA
December 8, 2023
Accountable Care Organization Attribution and Post-Acute Skilled Nursing Facility Outcomes for People Living With Dementia
Under the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model, reductions in healthcare spending have been achieved by targeting post-acute care, particularly in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). People with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) are frequently discharged to SNF for post-acute care and may ...
Policy Snapshot
December 8, 2023
Health Professional Shortage Area: CY 2024 Bonus Payments
See ZIP Codes designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas in 2024 that are eligible for a Medicare Physician Bonus.
Policy Snapshot
December 8, 2023
Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing Program: December Confidential Feedback Reports
Download your December Quarterly Confidential Feedback Reports for the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing Program from iQIES, including the incentive payment multiplier CMS will apply to your Part A claims in FY 2024. Submit corrections by December 31. See Confidential Feedback Reporting &...
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