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04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
First Report Managed Care
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04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol...
04/25/2023
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07/25/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time...
07/25/2022
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06/21/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six...
06/21/2022
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04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol...
04/25/2023
First Report Managed Care
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07/25/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time...
07/25/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
06/21/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six...
06/21/2022
First Report Managed Care
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05/10/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
A man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection was successfully rehabilitated by and discharged from a long-term acute care hospital.
A man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection was successfully rehabilitated by and discharged from a long-term acute care hospital.
A man diagnosed with...
05/10/2022
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04/20/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers measured average lengths of stay and outcomes among patients admitted to a long-term acute care hospital for prolonged mechanical ventilation.
Researchers measured average lengths of stay and outcomes among patients admitted to a long-term acute care hospital for prolonged mechanical ventilation.
Researchers measured average...
04/20/2022
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03/14/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Authors compared length of stay and adjusted ventilator liberation rates among patients with and without COVID-19 in a long-term acute care hospital.
Authors compared length of stay and adjusted ventilator liberation rates among patients with and without COVID-19 in a long-term acute care hospital.
Authors compared length of stay...
03/14/2022
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02/03/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Findings indicated that rehabilitation services significantly improved pulmonary and cognitive outcomes in patients with COVID-19 at a long-term acute care hospital.
Findings indicated that rehabilitation services significantly improved pulmonary and cognitive outcomes in patients with COVID-19 at a long-term acute care hospital.
Findings indicated that...
02/03/2022
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01/26/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Authors found a significant association between maximum inspiratory pressure and wean status among patients with COVID-19 being weaned off ventilators in the long-term acute care hospital setting.
Authors found a significant association between maximum inspiratory pressure and wean status among patients with COVID-19 being weaned off ventilators in the long-term acute care hospital setting.
Authors found a significant...
01/26/2022
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12/20/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
Researchers stressed the importance of early diagnosis of diaphragmatic dysfunction to prevent complications among patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation in long-term acute care hospitals.
Researchers stressed the importance of early diagnosis of diaphragmatic dysfunction to prevent complications among patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation in long-term acute care hospitals.
Researchers stressed the...
12/20/2021
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08/07/2024
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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08/05/2024
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in...
08/05/2024
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08/05/2024
Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.
Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.
Patients with...
08/05/2024
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07/30/2024
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
High sun exposure in warmer...
07/30/2024
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07/29/2024
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...
The Center for Disease Control...
07/29/2024
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07/26/2024
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and...
07/26/2024
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07/24/2024
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise...
07/24/2024
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07/22/2024
FTC to sue the largest pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) over drug price negotiation tactics for insulin to make health care more affordable.
FTC to sue the largest pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) over drug price negotiation tactics for insulin to make health care more affordable.
FTC to sue the largest...
07/22/2024
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07/19/2024
The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...
The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...
The jump in respiratory...
07/19/2024
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07/18/2024
Research published in Gynecologic Oncology reveals how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, emphasizing the need for targeted...
Research published in Gynecologic Oncology reveals how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, emphasizing the need for targeted...
Research published in...
07/18/2024
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07/13/2021
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Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of sales, Olio Health, discusses the cost variations associated with postacute care, the role of value-based care strategies, and what payers and accountable care organizations should know about managing patients...
Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of sales, Olio Health, discusses the cost variations associated with postacute care, the role of value-based care strategies, and what payers and accountable care organizations should know about managing patients...
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07/13/2021
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