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Combinations of Sarcopenia Diagnostic Criteria by Asian Working Group of Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 Guideline and Incident Adverse Health Outcomes in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

JAMDA
May 17, 2023
This study aimed to investigate the association between combinations of sarcopenia criteria by the Asian Working Group of Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 guideline and incident adverse health outcomes.

Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Frailty in Older Adults: A Risk Assessment

JAMDA
May 13, 2023
The recent articles by Kojima et al1,2 on the relationship among social isolation, loneliness, and frailty offer unique insights while at the same time posing new questions. The authors' meta-analysis of prospective studies on social isolation and...

Novel Clinical Frailty Scale Scoring Tools for Community-Dwelling Older Persons: An Interim Analysis

JAMDA
May 12, 2023
We refer to our article entitled “Brief Aids to Guide Clinical Frailty Scale Scoring at the Front Door of Acute Hospitals,”1 which reported the potential utility of the Clinical Frailty Scale–Emergency Department (CFS-ED) that promotes fast and...

Balance and Strength Measures are Associated With Mortality in Older Men

JAMDA
May 12, 2023
As people age, rates of morbidity and mortality are heterogenous. Balance and strength performance may contribute to this, offering modifiable risk factors for mortality. We aimed to compare relationships of balance and strength performance with all...

Register for the 2023 MIPS Performance Categories Webinars

Policy Snapshot
May 11, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting a series of Quality Payment Program (QPP) webinars to highlight the requirements for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for the 2023 performance year. The 2023...

CMS Updates Visitation and Testing for COVID-19 Amid End of PHE

Policy Snapshot
May 11, 2023
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its visitation memo QSO 20-39-NH with newly released CDC recommendations . CMS notes that source control is still expected for those with symptoms, a positive COVID-19 test...

DEA Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities

Policy Snapshot
May 11, 2023
DEA and SAMHSA have announced a 6-month extension of COVID-19 telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications while the agencies review comments and complete final rulemaking. The existing DEA flexibilities will continue until...

Taking the Road Less Traveled Leads Dr. Nazir to Prestigious Award

Spotlight
May 10, 2023
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join “It’s an emotional thing. You are trying to do work that you are passionate about, and you’re not thinking about awards. But it’s tremendous validation when people recognize what you are doing” said Arif Nazir, MD...

Staffing Shortages, Staffing Hours, and Resident Deaths in US Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMDA
May 8, 2023
Staffing shortages at nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted care providers' staffing hours and affected residents’ care and outcomes. This study examines the association of staffing shortages with staffing hours and resident...

“I Have a Lotta Sad Feelin'” – Unaddressed Mental Health Needs and Self-Support Strategies in Medicaid-Funded Assisted Living

JAMDA
May 8, 2023
To investigate mental health needs and barriers to seeking mental health support in Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Facility (M-ALF).