Evidence on associations between marital status and frailty is limited. The objectives of this study were to perform a systematic review for associations between marital status and physical frailty and to perform a meta-analysis to combine findings.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Notice of Intent to Apply (NOIA) and application submission dates for a January 1, 2021, start date for the Medicare Shared Savings Program . Beginning April 20, 2020, CMS will start...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to share your perspectives during a listening session on “Modernizing and Clarifying the Physician Self-Referral Regulations Proposed Rule (CMS-1720-P),” which can be found here ...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living are working with the National Quality Forum (NQF) to design a foundation for measuring performance of person-...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will provide information about the final rule for the 2020 Performance Period of the Quality Payment Program during a webinar on Tuesday, November 19, from 2 to 3:30 PM ET. Topics include:...
A new MLN Matters article on Updates to CR 11152 Implementation of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is now available. Learn about updates to handle Veterans Administration demonstration claims under the PDPM.
Hospital-associated disability (HAD), defined as loss of independence in activities of daily living (ADL) following acute hospitalization, is observed among older adults. The study objective is to determine overall prevalence of HAD among older...
Approximately 14% of Medicare beneficiaries are readmitted to a hospital within 30 days of home health care admission. Individuals with dementia account for 30% of all home health care admissions and are at high risk for readmission. Our primary...
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