MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join The Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine is 25 years old; and with age has come experience, vision, and plans for an innovative future. “The Foundation has supported long-term care workforce...
In this study, we (1) identify the terms used to describe the assisted living sector and the legislation governing operation in all Canadian provinces and territories; (2) identify the cost estimates associated with residency in these homes; and (3...
Although weight loss is a frequent symptom in Parkinson disease (PD), there have been few studies on the association between body mass index (BMI) and mortality. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between BMI and change...
The Society sought further clarification from CMS in regards to the use of telehealth for the initial visit in the nursing facility. The confusion stemmed from the April 7 memo that ended the blanket waiver for regulatory physician visits completed...
The Society has been working with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to gain clarification around telehealth visits and in-person visits in the nursing facility during the public health emergency (PHE). Some confusion stemmed...
As part of its ongoing efforts to increase access to care and to reduce unnecessary administrative burden for stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be discontinuing the use of Certificates of Medical Necessity (...
IQVIA is conducting a survey for the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to assess skilled nursing facility (SNF) capabilities related to interoperability and electronically exchanging information across...
Slowness, generally assessed by walking speed (WS), is an estimator of frailty and its outcomes. Because of potential difficulties in assessing WS, the Moberg picking-up test (MPUT) might be an alternative. This study investigated the capacity of...
To investigate factors that influence hearing aid use according to the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). The TDF is a behavioral science framework that aids understanding of factors that influence behavior.
