Volume 22 - Issue 2 - February 2014 - ALTC
Column
Editor's Page
02/19/2014
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
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While many diseases encountered in older patients require prompt and ongoing treatment, there are measures that can optimize the overall health of these patients.
While many diseases encountered in older patients require prompt and ongoing treatment, there are measures that can optimize the overall health of these patients.
While many diseases encountered...
02/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
02/19/2014
The AGS meeting starts May 14 with a pre-conference, followed by sessions scheduled from May 15 through 17.
The AGS meeting starts May 14 with a pre-conference, followed by sessions scheduled from May 15 through 17.
The AGS meeting starts May 14...
02/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
Washington Update
02/19/2014
President Signs Massive Spending Bill for Fiscal Year 2014Medicare ACOs Cut Costs, But Bonuses Are LimitedAfter Keeping Them Under Wraps for Decades, Medicare Will Release Physician Payment DataNew Policy Calls for Patient-Centered Care for...
President Signs Massive Spending Bill for Fiscal Year 2014Medicare ACOs Cut Costs, But Bonuses Are LimitedAfter Keeping Them Under Wraps for Decades, Medicare Will Release Physician Payment DataNew Policy Calls for Patient-Centered Care for...
President Signs Massive Spending...
02/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
02/19/2014
Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Series Editor: Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, CMD
Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGS...
The CMS proposed making changes to the Medicare Advantage plans and the prescription drug benefit program.
The CMS proposed making changes to the Medicare Advantage plans and the prescription drug benefit program.
The CMS proposed making changes...
02/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Practical Research
02/19/2014
Ajay Gupta, MD1; Renee Pekmezaris, PhD2; Andrzej Kozikowski, PhD2; Nina Kohn, MBA, MA3; Gisele Wolf-Klein, MD1
Ajay Gupta, MD1; Renee Pekmezaris, Ph...
Despite the prevalence and risks of osteoporotic fractures in men, research shows that men perceive osteoporosis to be a women’s disease.
Despite the prevalence and risks of osteoporotic fractures in men, research shows that men perceive osteoporosis to be a women’s disease.
Despite the prevalence and risks...
02/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
02/19/2014
Jennifer Dupont Frechette, MA1; Marisa Ellen Marraccini, MA1 Series Editor: Liz Friedrich, PhD, RD, LDN 2
Jennifer Dupont Frechette, MA1; Maris...
Specific nutrients in foods are easily accessible and work synergistically to help prevent cognitive diseases.
Specific nutrients in foods are easily accessible and work synergistically to help prevent cognitive diseases.
Specific nutrients in foods are...
02/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Special Report
First Report
02/19/2014
Heart Failure Drug Misses Study’s Composite Primary End Point but Reduces Heart Failure HospitalizationsStudy Compares Replacing Versus Repairing Mitral Valves for Severe Ischemic Mitral RegurgitationSTREAM Trial Compares Treatment Strategies...
Heart Failure Drug Misses Study’s Composite Primary End Point but Reduces Heart Failure HospitalizationsStudy Compares Replacing Versus Repairing Mitral Valves for Severe Ischemic Mitral RegurgitationSTREAM Trial Compares Treatment Strategies...
Heart Failure Drug Misses...
02/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care