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New Data: 49 States Plus DC Reduce Avoidable Hospital Readmissions

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Practice Management
September 16, 2016
Between 2010 and 2015, readmission rates fell by 8 percent nationally. On September 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new data showing how these improvements are helping Medicare patients across all 50 states and...

SNF QRP Provider Training Questions and Feedback on MDS 3.0

Policy Snapshot
Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Federal Regulations, Pressure Ulcers
September 16, 2016
The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Measures and Technical Information webpage is updated with Provider Training Questions and Feedback on Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 . This document provides responses to questions from...

NEW CMS Overview of the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program MLN Matters® Article

Policy Snapshot
Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
September 16, 2016
An MLN Matters Special Edition Article on Overview of the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing Program is available. Learn about value-based incentive payments Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) may receive based on performance of...

SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program CMS Call — September 28

Policy Snapshot
Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
September 16, 2016
Wednesday, September 28 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 the implementation of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Value-Based...

Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Dementia: Data From SveDem, the Swedish Dementia Registry

JAMDA
September 16, 2016
We aimed to (1) study factors that determine the use of invasive procedures in the management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in patients with dementia and (2) determine whether the use of invasive procedures was associated with their better...

Investing in Post-Acute Care Transitions: Electronic Information Exchange Between Hospitals and Long-Term Care Facilities

JAMDA
September 16, 2016
Electronic health information exchange (HIE) is expected to help improve care transitions from hospitals to long-term care (LTC) facilities. We know little about the prevalence of hospital LTC HIE in the United States and what contextual factors may...

September 16, 2016

Weekly Roundup
Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Federal Regulations, Oral Health, Practice Management, Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team, Pressure Ulcers
September 16, 2016
Spotlight: Webinar Turns Education into Oral Health Success HPA: NEW CMS Overview of the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program MLN Matters® Article; SNF QRP Provider Training Questions and Feedback on MDS 3.0; New Data: 49 States Plus DC Reduce...

Implementing Assessment of Cognitive Function and Frailty Into Primary Care: Data From Frailty and Alzheimer disease prevention into Primary care (FAP) Study Pilot

JAMDA
September 16, 2016
Aging can be affected by frailty and chronic diseases causing physical, cognitive, sensory, and functional decline evolving gradually to disability. The assessment of older patients is carried out in some geriatric day hospitals (GDHFs). However, it...

The Diagnosis of Delirium Superimposed on Dementia: An Emerging Challenge

JAMDA
September 16, 2016
Delirium occurring in patients with dementia is referred to as delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD). People who are older with dementia and who are institutionalized are at increased risk of developing delirium when hospitalized. In addition,...

Psychotropic Drug Prescription and the Risk of Falls in Nursing Home Residents

JAMDA
September 16, 2016
Falling is a common and serious problem in the elderly. Previous studies suggest that the use of psychotropic drugs increases the risk of falling. However, the contribution of these drugs on fall risk has not been quantified on a daily basis among...