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Nursing Home Compare Quarterly Refresh with SNF QRP Data Now Available

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Practitioners, Quality
February 1, 2019
The January 2019 Nursing Home Compare Refresh, including quality measure results based on SNF QRP data submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is now available. The updated SNF quality measure results are based on data...

Need Help with MIPS? CMS’ New QPP Videos on MIPS Data Submission Now Available

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Merit-Based Incentive Program Payment System (MIPS), Quality Payment Program (QPP), Practice Management, Practitioners
February 1, 2019
Learn how to manage and submit your 2018 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data through the Quality Payment Program (QPP) website by April 2 by viewing these brief videos: Uploading Files for Data Submission Reviewing Overview Data...

The Role of Dietary Patterns in the Contribution of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Community-Dwelling Older Chinese Adults in Hong Kong

JAMDA
February 1, 2019
We examined the influence of various dietary patterns on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) expressed as peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), taking into account demographics and lifestyle risk factors.

Families' Experiences With End-of-Life Care in Nursing Homes and Associations With Dying Peacefully With Dementia

JAMDA
February 1, 2019
To examine family caregivers' experiences with end-of-life care for nursing home residents with dementia and associations with the residents dying peacefully.

February 1, 2019

Weekly Roundup
February 1, 2019
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join When Lakshman Swamy, MD, MBA, was a medical resident, he thought intensive care was “where the action was. Everything happens right then, right there.” However, he quickly realized, “This is barely the start of the...

Conference Closing Keynoter: Take Charge of Stress

Spotlight
January 30, 2019
When Lakshman Swamy, MD, MBA, was a medical resident, he thought intensive care was “where the action was. Everything happens right then, right there.” However, he quickly realized, “This is barely the start of the patient’s journey. Recovery is...

Physical Performance Predictor Measures in Older Adults With Falls-Related Emergency Department Visits

JAMDA
January 30, 2019
Identifying strong predictors for falls and mobility limitations in older adults with a falls-related emergency department visit is crucial. This study aimed to compare, in this clinical population, the incremental predictive value of the Short...

Depression and Antidepressants as Potential Risk Factors in Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 18 Longitudinal Studies

JAMDA
January 30, 2019
To investigate whether depression and/or antidepressants can be a potential risk factor for the development of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Workplace Interventions and Vaccination-Related Attitudes Associated With Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel Working in Long-Term Care Facilities, 2015‒2016 Influenza Season

JAMDA
January 30, 2019
Influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel working in long-term care (LTC) facilities can reduce influenza-related morbidity and mortality among healthcare personnel and among resident populations who are at increased risk for complications from...

B-vitamins in Relation to Depression in Older Adults Over 60 Years of Age: The Trinity Ulster Department of Agriculture (TUDA) Cohort Study

JAMDA
January 25, 2019
Mental health disorders are major contributors to disease burden in older people. Deficient status of folate and the metabolically related B vitamins may be implicated in these conditions. This study aimed to investigate folate, vitamin B12, vitamin...