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Jordan Rau

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10/02/2019
Medicare's been applying penalties since 2012, but the overall drop in readmits has been small.
Medicare's been applying penalties since 2012, but the overall drop in readmits has been small.
Medicare's been applying...
10/02/2019
EMSWorld
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08/03/2016
The new penalties, which take effect in October, are based on the rehospitalization rate for patients with six common conditions.
The new penalties, which take effect in October, are based on the rehospitalization rate for patients with six common conditions.
The new penalties, which take...
08/03/2016
EMSWorld
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05/02/2016
Medication mistakes are one of the most common complications for discharged patients.
Medication mistakes are one of the most common complications for discharged patients.
Medication mistakes are one of...
05/02/2016
EMSWorld
News
08/05/2015
Infection rates could increase as much as 10% over the next five years, hitting about 340,000 people annually
Infection rates could increase as much as 10% over the next five years, hitting about 340,000 people annually
Infection rates could increase...
08/05/2015
EMSWorld
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08/05/2015
Hospitals will lose a combined $420 million, government records show
Hospitals will lose a combined $420 million, government records show
Hospitals will lose a combined...
08/05/2015
EMSWorld
News
08/25/2021
Nursing home operators acknowledge that large numbers of staff members are not getting the shots but fear a federal vaccination mandate could drive away workers in a tight labor market.
Nursing home operators acknowledge that large numbers of staff members are not getting the shots but fear a federal vaccination mandate could drive away workers in a tight labor market.
Nursing home operators...
08/25/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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03/02/2022
According to recent data, staffing levels in skilled nursing facilities are frequently inadequate, but higher staffing levels resulted in better patient care.
According to recent data, staffing levels in skilled nursing facilities are frequently inadequate, but higher staffing levels resulted in better patient care.
According to recent data,...
03/02/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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11/01/2022
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on hospital systems, the federal government is lowering annual Medicare penalties for hospitals with higher readmission rates.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on hospital systems, the federal government is lowering annual Medicare penalties for hospitals with higher readmission rates.
As a result of the COVID-19...
11/01/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
09/11/2023
A recent proposal would require major hiring at the most sparsely staffed homes, but the proposal is already badly received by the nursing home industry, which claims it can’t boost wages enough to attract workers.
A recent proposal would require major hiring at the most sparsely staffed homes, but the proposal is already badly received by the nursing home industry, which claims it can’t boost wages enough to attract workers.
A recent proposal would require...
09/11/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care