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Save the Date for CMS Training on Phase 1 Implementation of New Nursing Home Regulations

Policy Snapshot
Skilled Nursing Care, Federal Regulations, F-Tags
October 28, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Survey & Certification memo noting the need to develop and provide training to LTC surveyors and providers, related to the new regulations. The training will contain information...

Attenuation of the Effect of Multimorbidity on Cardiovascular Mortality by Physical Activity in Older Adults

JAMDA
October 28, 2016
Multimorbidity, defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic conditions, is highly prevalent among older adults.1 Because the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) increases with age, older adults are more likely to have multiple CVD-related...

Profile of Nursing Home Residents Admitted Directly From Home

JAMDA
October 27, 2016
Advance knowledge about the characteristics of nursing home residents admitted directly from home.

Growing Strong with the Society Family: Renew Now for Special Discount

Spotlight
Federal Regulations, Practitioners
October 21, 2016
“We have to deal with many issues, such as state and federal regulations, that we weren’t taught in school. Those who practice in this field and yet don’t actively participate in the Society are missing out on a great opportunity. We desperately...

CMS Finalizes the New Medicare Quality Payment Program

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization Act (MACRA), Quality Payment Program (QPP), Practice Management
October 21, 2016
On October 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its policy implementing the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM) incentive payment provisions in the Medicare...

CMS Announces New Initiative to Increase Clinician Engagement

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Alternative Payment Models (APM), Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization Act (MACRA)
October 21, 2016
On October 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new initiative to improve the clinician experience with the Medicare program. As delivery system reforms from the Affordable Care Act and the Medicare Access and CHIP...

Medicare’s Investment in Primary Care Shows Progress

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
October 21, 2016
On October 17, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC) initiative’s second round of shared savings results, with nearly all practices (95 percent) meeting quality of care requirements and...

Long-Term Care Facilities: Reform of Requirements Call — October 27

Policy Snapshot
Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Federal Regulations, F-Tags
October 21, 2016
Thursday, October 27 from 1:30 to 3 pm ET To register or for more information, visit MLN Connects® Event Registration . Space may be limited, register early. During this call, learn about the final rule to reform the requirements for long-term care...

Older People, a Plethora of Drugs, and Drug List Approaches: Useful, Efficacious, or a Waste of Time?

JAMDA
October 15, 2016
Multimorbidity and polypharmacy may cause major problems in older people. Patients older than 65 years of age may take five or more drugs in 44% (male) and 57% (female) of cases and 10 or more drugs in 12% of cases.1 Critical amendment of...

CMS to Host Long-Term Care Facilities: Reform of Requirements Call on October 27

Policy Snapshot
Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Medicare, Federal Regulations, F-Tags
October 14, 2016
Thursday, October 27 from 1:30 to 3 pm ET To register or for more information, visit MLN Connects Event Registration . Space may be limited, register early. During this call, learn about the final rule to reform the requirements for long-term care...