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09/23/2024
Hannah Musick
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA...
09/23/2024
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News
09/20/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals...
09/20/2024
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09/17/2024
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals,...
09/17/2024
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News
09/13/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and...
09/13/2024
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08/27/2024
The authors explore the advantages of timely transfers of critically ill patients to Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), providing insights into key aspects of their intensive care units (ICUs).
The authors explore the advantages of timely transfers of critically ill patients to Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), providing insights into key aspects of their intensive care units (ICUs).
The authors explore the...
08/27/2024
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News
08/21/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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News
08/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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News
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
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09/23/2024
Hannah Musick
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA...
09/23/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
09/20/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals...
09/20/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
09/13/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and...
09/13/2024
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News
08/21/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
08/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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News
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
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News
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol...
04/25/2023
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News
07/25/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time...
07/25/2022
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News
06/21/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six...
06/21/2022
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News
05/10/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
A man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection was successfully rehabilitated by and discharged from a long-term acute care hospital.
A man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection was successfully rehabilitated by and discharged from a long-term acute care hospital.
A man diagnosed with...
05/10/2022
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News
04/24/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) living in rural areas access significantly less in-person health care than those in urban settings, according to a study published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) living in rural areas access significantly less in-person health care than those in urban settings, according to a study published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Individuals with rheumatoid...
04/24/2025
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News
04/23/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Study finds extended survival with immunotherapy beyond disease progression for patients with non–small cell lung cancer.
Study finds extended survival with immunotherapy beyond disease progression for patients with non–small cell lung cancer.
Study finds extended survival...
04/23/2025
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News
04/21/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A long-term study reveals that fitusiran effectively rebalances hemostasis while reducing bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia.
A long-term study reveals that fitusiran effectively rebalances hemostasis while reducing bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia.
A long-term study reveals that...
04/21/2025
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News
04/17/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Low screening rates for osteoporosis in people with hemophilia highlight a critical gap in preventative care at US federally funded hemophilia centers.
Low screening rates for osteoporosis in people with hemophilia highlight a critical gap in preventative care at US federally funded hemophilia centers.
Low screening rates for...
04/17/2025
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News
04/14/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A novel treatment for stable vitiligo combining autologous skin cell suspension (ASCS) with phototherapy has demonstrated both clinical success and long-term cost savings when compared to phototherapy alone, according to study results...
A novel treatment for stable vitiligo combining autologous skin cell suspension (ASCS) with phototherapy has demonstrated both clinical success and long-term cost savings when compared to phototherapy alone, according to study results...
A novel treatment for stable...
04/14/2025
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News
04/14/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Findings from a phase 2 open-label extension study suggest that fitusiran, a small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapy targeting antithrombin (AT), offers sustained bleeding control and quality of life improvements in people with moderate or...
Findings from a phase 2 open-label extension study suggest that fitusiran, a small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapy targeting antithrombin (AT), offers sustained bleeding control and quality of life improvements in people with moderate or...
Findings from a phase 2...
04/14/2025
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News
04/14/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Mosunetuzumab adds a highly effective, fixed-duration treatment option for patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL), with minimal financial impact to payers.
Mosunetuzumab adds a highly effective, fixed-duration treatment option for patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL), with minimal financial impact to payers.
Mosunetuzumab adds a highly...
04/14/2025
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News
04/11/2025
Hannah Musick
Researchers urge for the broader use of biosimilar anti-TNF-α therapies in irritable bowel disease (IBD) to support earlier, more effective treatment and improve long-term outcomes, emphasizing the need for targeted clinician and patient...
Researchers urge for the broader use of biosimilar anti-TNF-α therapies in irritable bowel disease (IBD) to support earlier, more effective treatment and improve long-term outcomes, emphasizing the need for targeted clinician and patient...
Researchers urge for the broader...
04/11/2025
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News
04/11/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Black patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the US experience significantly worse care and outcomes compared with White patients, and these disparities are largely explained by exposure to structural racism across the health...
Black patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the US experience significantly worse care and outcomes compared with White patients, and these disparities are largely explained by exposure to structural racism across the health...
Black patients with non-small...
04/11/2025
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News
04/10/2025
Danielle Sposato
In a recent press release, Genentech has announced results from the phase 3 MUSETTE trial (NCT04544436), which evaluated higher doses of intravenous (IV) ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).
In a recent press release, Genentech has announced results from the phase 3 MUSETTE trial (NCT04544436), which evaluated higher doses of intravenous (IV) ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).
In a recent press release,...
04/10/2025
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Podcasts
07/13/2021
Maria Asimopoulos; Julie Gould
Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of sales, Olio Health, discusses the cost variations associated with postacute care, the role of value-based care strategies, and what payers and accountable care organizations should know about managing patients...
Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of sales, Olio Health, discusses the cost variations associated with postacute care, the role of value-based care strategies, and what payers and accountable care organizations should know about managing patients...
Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of...
07/13/2021
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