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CMS Finalizes its Quality Measure Development Plan

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Quality, Measures
May 6, 2016
On May 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the final Quality Measure Development Plan: Supporting the Transition to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs) . CMS aims to...

2017 Medicare Shared Savings Program: Notice of Intent to Apply Period Closes May 31

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
May 6, 2016
The Medicare Shared Savings Program Notice of Intent to Apply (NOIA) period is open for the January 1, 2017, program start date. The NOIA is available for: Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) not currently participating in the program (initial...

CMS MACRA Listening Session: Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Practice Management
May 6, 2016
Tuesday, May 10 from 2 to 3:30 pm ET To Register: Visit MLN Connects Event Registration . Space may be limited, register early. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) changes the way Medicare rewards clinicians for...

CMS 2015 Mid-Year QRURs Webcast

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Practice Management
May 6, 2016
Thursday, May 19 from 1:30 to 3 pm ET To Register: Visit MLN Connects Event Registration . Space may be limited, register early. This event gives an overview of the 2015 Mid-Year Quality and Resource Use Reports (MYQRURs) and explains how to...

Sarcopenic Obesity, Functional Outcomes, and Systemic Inflammation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

JAMDA
May 6, 2016
Both loss of muscle mass (ie, sarcopenia) and obesity adversely impact clinically important outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Currently, there are only a few studies in patients with COPD with sarcopenia and...

Variation in 30-Day Readmission Rates Among Medically Complex Patients at Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities and Contributing Factors

JAMDA
May 6, 2016
Few studies have focused on 30-day readmission rates in inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and factors that contribute to this. The purpose of this study was to examine the variation in 30-day readmission rates among medically complex...

Skin Failure: An Emerging Concept

JAMDA
May 6, 2016
Skin failure is an emerging concept that clarifies trends in clinical practice. Its recognition provides common nomenclature, opens research directions, and questions assumptions regarding pressure ulcers as a quality measure. Adoption of the term...

The Three Faces of Sarcopenia

JAMDA
May 6, 2016
Sarcopenia comes from the Greek words “sarx” and “penia,” and it literally means “loss of flesh.” Nowadays, the term sarcopenia is being used to describe different conditions. This trend should be considered with attention.

Sarcopenic Obesity, Functional Outcomes, and Systemic Inflammation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

JAMDA
May 6, 2016
Both loss of muscle mass (ie, sarcopenia) and obesity adversely impact clinically important outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Currently, there are only a few studies in patients with COPD with sarcopenia and...

Variation in 30-Day Readmission Rates Among Medically Complex Patients at Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities and Contributing Factors

JAMDA
May 6, 2016
Few studies have focused on 30-day readmission rates in inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and factors that contribute to this. The purpose of this study was to examine the variation in 30-day readmission rates among medically complex...