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09/20/2024
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals...
09/20/2024
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09/17/2024
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals,...
09/17/2024
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09/13/2024
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and...
09/13/2024
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08/27/2024
The authors explore the advantages of timely transfers of critically ill patients to Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), providing insights into key aspects of their intensive care units (ICUs).
The authors explore the advantages of timely transfers of critically ill patients to Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), providing insights into key aspects of their intensive care units (ICUs).
The authors explore the...
08/27/2024
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08/21/2024
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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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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04/25/2023
“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
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04/25/2023
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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09/20/2024
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals...
09/20/2024
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09/13/2024
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and...
09/13/2024
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News
08/21/2024
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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News
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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News
04/25/2023
“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
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04/25/2023
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
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
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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05/10/2022
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
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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11/11/2024
A new study published in Neurology aimed to differentiate age-related brain changes from multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific neurodegeneration using MRI.
A new study published in Neurology aimed to differentiate age-related brain changes from multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific neurodegeneration using MRI.
A new study published in...
11/11/2024
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11/11/2024
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and...
11/11/2024
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11/08/2024
RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) have shown remarkable promise, offering new hope for patients with this rare but devastating genetic disorder.
RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) have shown remarkable promise, offering new hope for patients with this rare but devastating genetic disorder.
RNA interference (RNAi)-based...
11/08/2024
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11/08/2024
A groundbreaking gene therapy for hemophilia B has shown remarkable success in reducing bleeding episodes and improving the quality of life for adult patients, according to a recent international phase III clinical trial.
A groundbreaking gene therapy for hemophilia B has shown remarkable success in reducing bleeding episodes and improving the quality of life for adult patients, according to a recent international phase III clinical trial.
A groundbreaking gene therapy...
11/08/2024
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11/07/2024
Real-world data shows selexipag effectively improves functional class and risk category outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, regardless of maintenance dose.
Real-world data shows selexipag effectively improves functional class and risk category outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, regardless of maintenance dose.
Real-world data shows selexipag...
11/07/2024
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11/06/2024
A study published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology aimed to predict 1-year seizure freedom for patients undergoing stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy (SLAH) for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) using a set of...
A study published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology aimed to predict 1-year seizure freedom for patients undergoing stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy (SLAH) for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) using a set of...
A study published in Annals of...
11/06/2024
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11/05/2024
A meta-analysis of 43 studies suggests that neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may benefit patients with resectable NSCLC and low tumor PD-L1 levels for event-free survival, showing superior outcomes compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
A meta-analysis of 43 studies suggests that neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may benefit patients with resectable NSCLC and low tumor PD-L1 levels for event-free survival, showing superior outcomes compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
A meta-analysis of 43 studies...
11/05/2024
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11/01/2024
Novartis received accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for asciminib, a medication for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+CML-CP).
Novartis received accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for asciminib, a medication for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+CML-CP).
Novartis received accelerated...
11/01/2024
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10/30/2024
Ten hospitals sued the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that they were underpaid Medicare reimbursements for serving low-income patients.
Ten hospitals sued the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that they were underpaid Medicare reimbursements for serving low-income patients.
Ten hospitals sued the US...
10/30/2024
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10/29/2024
Relapses and progression of multiple sclerosis were rare in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology 2024 Annual Meeting.
Relapses and progression of multiple sclerosis were rare in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology 2024 Annual Meeting.
Relapses and progression of...
10/29/2024
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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...
Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of...
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