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Largest ACO model project sees significant savings among dual-eligibles
The key predecessor of the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model has shown mixed success, according to study results…
News Read MoreSeniors with hearing loss have higher dementia rates
Researchers have found a link between dementia and hearing loss, heightening the importance of regular hearing assessments for…
News Read More5 measurable quality initiatives form core of CMS Action Plan
CMS recently issued its 2012 Action Plan for Further Improvement of Nursing Home Quality. The Action Plan, which was…
Projects Read MoreIncident reports, surveys and privilege: Protecting QA material from enforcement action
Imagine that a survey is occurring at your facility. The director of nursing just informed you that the…
Projects Read More2012 OPTIMA Award winner: St. Leonard Franciscan Living Community, Centerville, Ohio
A few years ago, St. Leonard Franciscan Living Community, a continuing care retirement community in Centerville, Ohio, faced…
Projects Read MoreUTI payment study reveals big holes in datasets used for performance measures
A University of Michigan study shows that Medicare’s 2008 policy removing payment for catheter-based urinary tract infections (CAUTI)…
News Read MoreDementia denial: The secretive obstacle to intervention
“Oh, silly me; I’d lose my own head if it weren’t attached!”“Of course I remember that—I was just…
Projects Read MoreCalifornia passes bill restricting emergency room charges for out-of-network patients
California legislators have passed Senate bill 359, a bill that will restrict emergency department (ED) billing to out-of-network…
News Read MoreCare during last five years of life could cost $38-66k or more, study says
Even with Medicare coverage, many seniors still experience overwhelming out-of-pocket costs during the final five years of life,…
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