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A Process Evaluation of an Antibiotic Stewardship Intervention for Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes

JAMDA
October 26, 2023
To assess the internal and external validity of a cluster randomized controlled trial (cRCT) evaluating a decision tool with supportive interventions for the empirical treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in nursing homes (NHs), and to...

Fat Mass Accounts for Insulin Resistance Impact on Functional Decline and Mortality in Nondiabetic Older Adults

JAMDA
October 25, 2023
To assess the potential role of body composition in the association of insulin resistance (IR) with functional decline and mortality in nondiabetic older persons.

Historical Trends and Future Projections of Demand for Permanent Residential Aged Care for Older People in Australia, 2008–2052

JAMDA
October 25, 2023
To examine the historical trends and predict the future rates and total volumes of permanent residential aged care (PRAC) service utilization in Australia.

Prevalence and Risk of Behavioral Symptoms among Patients with Insomnia and Alzheimer's Disease: A Retrospective Database Analysis

JAMDA
October 22, 2023
This study evaluated the prevalence and patterns of behavioral symptoms, including agitation/aggression (AA), psychotic symptoms (PS), anxiety/mood disorders (MD), and delirium among patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their association with...

2023 MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) Registration is Open Until November 30

Policy Snapshot
October 20, 2023
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs) registration window is open for the 2023 performance year. Individuals, groups, subgroups, and Alternative Payment Model (APM) Entities that wish to report an MVP can register...

CMS Accepting 2023 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception and MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception Applications

Policy Snapshot
October 20, 2023
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) Exception and MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception applications are available for the 2023 performance year...

Futures Participants Agree the Program Changes Lives and Shapes Careers

Spotlight
October 19, 2023
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join Many AMDA leaders are alumni of the Futures Program, and they have vivid memories of the experience and how it touched their lives and helped guide their careers. For instance, Suzanne Gillespie, MD, RD, CMD, AMDA'...

Admission Cognition and Function Predict Change in Physical Function Following Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation

JAMDA
October 17, 2023
Many older adults are discharged from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) at functional levels below those needed for safe, independent home and community mobility. There is limited evidence explaining this insufficient recovery. The purpose of this...

Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Long-Term Care by Dementia Status and Residential Setting among US Older Adults

JAMDA
October 17, 2023
To examine long-term care out-of-pocket payments by dementia status and residential setting.

Psychotropic, Anticonvulsant, and Opioid Use in Assisted Living Residents Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMDA
October 17, 2023
To examine the associations between COVID-19 pandemic waves (1–4) and prevalent antipsychotic, antidepressant, benzodiazepine, anticonvulsant, and opioid use among assisted living (AL) residents, by setting (dementia care vs other).