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The Importance of Physical Activity to Care for Frail Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMDA
April 29, 2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is currently causing devastating impacts globally. As of March 31, 2020, a total of 857,165 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed around the world, and more than 42,100 people have died. The death rate is estimated...

Cruise Ships, Nursing Homes, and Prisons as COVID-19 Epicenters: A “Wicked Problem” With Breakthrough Solutions?

JAMDA
April 29, 2020
I was not surprised that some of the earliest signs of COVID-19 outside of China were outbreaks on cruise ships. Several years ago, during a month on a 500-passenger cruise ship, I learned firsthand how rapidly viral infections can travel through...

Sarcopenia Identified According to the EWGSOP2 Definition in Community-Living People: Prevalence and Clinical Features

JAMDA
April 28, 2020
The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2) recently updated the definition of sarcopenia in order to reflect scientific and clinical evidences.

Coronavirus Lockdown: Forced Inactivity for the Oldest Old?

JAMDA
April 27, 2020
According to the WHO, as of March 15, a total of 153,517 patients have been diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide—with a death toll of 5735 ( https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/2... ). These...

April 26, 2020

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April 26, 2020
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Get the Script for Prescribable Resident Engagement

Spotlight
April 23, 2020
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join “If, as a physician, I want to recommend something for an older adult I serve, I want to ensure that what I’m recommending will work and that it is evidence-based. Then, I want to make sure that it is happening. If...

Reminder: Submit MIPS 2019 Data by April 30, 2020

Policy Snapshot
April 23, 2020
One Week Left to Submit Data for the 2019 MIPS Performance Period The data submission deadline for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)-eligible clinicians participating in the 2019 performance period of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) is...

CMS Announces Reporting of COVID-19 Clinical Trial Data through Quality Payment Program, Announces New Clinical Trials Improvement Activity

Policy Snapshot
April 23, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging clinicians who participate in the Quality Payment Program (QPP), such as physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and others, to contribute to scientific research...

Let Congress Know About the Importance of Immunity for Pandemic Responders

Policy Snapshot
April 23, 2020
There is still an opportunity to ensure that members of Congress hear about the importance of immunity for pandemic responders. Protect Patients Now needs your help to protect patients and the health care providers who are working on the front lines...

Information on the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

Policy Snapshot
April 23, 2020
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided additional information about allocation of the $100 billion CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. This updated information is available here On April 10, an initial $30 billion was...