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CJR & Other Episode Payment Models Delayed

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment
February 24, 2017
The Trump Administration took action to freeze regulations released by federal agencies through a memo issued by Chief of Staff Reince Priebus on January 20, 2017. The memo states that agencies cannot release any new regulations or guidance...

Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice Instructions in New MLN Matters Article

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Observation Status
February 24, 2017
A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) MLN Matters Article on Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) Instructions is now available. The article gives instructions on how to use the MOON to inform Medicare beneficiaries when they...

CMS Awards approximately $100 Million to Help Small Practices Succeed in the Quality Payment Program

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Quality Payment Program (QPP)
February 24, 2017
On February 17, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded approximately $20 million to 11 organizations for the first year of a five-year program to provide on-the-ground training and education about the Quality Payment Program...

Improving Public Awareness of Multimorbidity

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
Health care systems throughout the world are challenged by the growing problem of multimorbidity, the co-occurrence of multiple chronic diseases or conditions in a single individual. Multimorbidity, which has been defined as the “most common chronic...

Virtual Reality–Based Physical Exercise With Exergames (PhysEx) Improves Mental and Physical Health of Institutionalized Older Adults

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
Institutionalized older persons show higher risk of functional dependence and falls due to physical and cognitive decline than community-dwelling residents.1,2 Approximately 48% of older persons who are institutionalized experience a clear-cut...

Bisphosphonate Use After Hip Fracture in Older Adults: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between bisphosphonate use and the risk of new fracture in a nationwide cohort of individuals with previous hip fractures, with emphasis on individuals above 80 years of age.

High Prevalence of Physical Frailty Among Community-Dwelling Malnourished Older Adults–A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
Malnutrition and frailty are two geriatric syndromes that significantly affect independent living and health in community-dwelling older adults. Although the pathophysiology of malnutrition and physical frailty share common pathways, it is unknown...

Experiences and Effects of Structurally Involving Residents in the Nursing Home by Means of Participatory Action Research: A Mixed Method Study

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
This study aimed to examine the effects of introducing participatory action research (PAR) within the nursing home (NH) on residents’ quality of life (QoL) and NH experience and participation, and to explore their experiences with PAR.

Unexplained Absences and Risk of Death and Injury Among Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
Unexplained absence of nursing home (NH) residents is one of the most challenging issues related to the care of older people. The aim of this review was to examine the death and injury outcomes of unexplained absence of NH residents.

Reforming Management of Behavior Symptoms and Psychiatric Conditions in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Different Perspective

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
Despite much attention including national initiatives, concerns remain about the approaches to managing behavior symptoms and psychiatric conditions across all settings, including in long-term care settings such as nursing homes and assisted living...