Medical Director Certification Correlates with a 2.7% Reduction in Hospitalizations, New Study Finds
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Medical directors are viewed as key indicators of nursing home quality, yet little evidence exists on their effects on patient outcomes. A recent study examined the relationship between hiring a medical director with a Certified Medical Director certification and a facility's quality measures. Read more.
Nearly Half of Patients with HIV Soon to be Seniors with Long-Term Care Needs
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
The long-term care industry will soon be faced with a population shift quietly taking shape now: A growing number of adults living with HIV are living longer, potentially increasing demand for nursing home and long-term care services. Read more.
BMC Geriatrics
The presence of multimorbidity and polypharmacy in older adults (aged 65 years and older) increases their susceptibility to medication harm, particularly during transitions of care. Family members are a source of continuity throughout transitions of care, but their medication competence remains largely underutilized. This study explored family members' perspectives on the challenges and potential solutions for improving their engagement in the medication management of older adults during transitions of care. Read more.
European Heart Journal
Use of non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) is associated with reduced dementia risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), but their impact on cognitive function and clinical outcomes in AF patients with Alzheimer's disease remains unclear. Read more.
Inside Nursing Homes' Contract Management for Overcoming Medicare Advantage Burdens
Skilled Nursing News
The pain points stemming from the continued expansion of Medicare Advantage have lingered for so long without a course correction that some nursing home organizations have altered their contracting practices with managed care groups. Read more.