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Evaluation and Management of the Nursing Home Resident With Respiratory Symptoms and an Equivocal Chest X-Ray Report

JAMDA
November 1, 2016
Pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in nursing home (NH) residents. Chest x-ray evidence is considered a key diagnostic criterion for pneumonia by the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) diagnostic guidelines, the...

Diabetes-Associated Factors as Predictors of Nursing Home Admission and Costs in the Elderly Across Europe

JAMDA
November 1, 2016
To identify the main factors associated with the use of nursing home facilities and to calculate their costs among older people with diabetes in Europe.

Hospital to Post-Acute Care Facility Transfers: Identifying Targets for Information Exchange Quality Improvement

JAMDA
November 1, 2016
Information exchange is critical to high-quality care transitions from hospitals to post-acute care (PAC) facilities. We conducted a survey to evaluate the completeness and timeliness of information transfer and communication between a tertiary-care...

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Spanish-Language Version of the SARC-F to Assess Sarcopenia in Mexican Community-Dwelling Older Adults

JAMDA
November 1, 2016
To cross-culturally adapt and validate the Spanish-language version of the SARC-F in Mexican community-dwelling older adults.

Walking Aids Moderate Exercise Effects on Gait Speed in People With Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

JAMDA
October 31, 2016
To investigate the effects of exercise on gait speed, when tested using walking aids and without, and whether effects differed according to amount of support in the test.

First To Register Says Annual Conference Is Number One Priority

Spotlight
Federal Regulations, Payment, Practice Management
October 28, 2016
“The keynote speakers are very engaging. I’ve especially enjoyed hearing from regulatory and legislative insiders who offer insights into payment and policy issues,” says David Greene, MD, CMD, the first registrant for the 2017 Annual Conference. He...

Informal Review Request Period for the 2017 Value Modifier Open Now Through November 30, 2016

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Practice Management
October 28, 2016
The 2015 Annual Quality and Resource Use Reports (QRURs) were released on September 26, 2016 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The 2015 Annual QRURs show how physician groups and physician solo practitioners performed in...

New CMS Provider Compliance Tip Sheet for SNF Service

Policy Snapshot
Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Coding, Reimbursement, & Documentation
October 28, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a new provider compliance fact sheet with tips on skilled nursing facility inpatient services. The tip sheet reviews common reason for denials of claims and how to prevent them...

Quality Payment Program: Additional Opportunities for Clinicians to Join Innovative Care Approaches

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Accountable Care Organization (ACO), Alternative Payment Models (APM)
October 28, 2016
On October 25, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new opportunities for clinicians to join Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs) developed by the CMS Innovation Center to improve care and potentially earn an...

How to Report Across 2016 Medicare Quality Programs Call — November 1

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Practice Management, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)
October 28, 2016
Tuesday, November 1 from 1:30 to 3 pm ET To register or for more information, visit MLN Connects® Event Registration . Space may be limited, register early. Learn how to report quality measures during the 2016 program year to maximize your...