CMS posts new draft version of MDS 3.0 Item Set Change History … Former nursing home owner gets 7 years in prison for $48M fraud scheme … Discovery of new Alzheimer’s gene could help slow its progression...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, May 13
By
Donna Shryer
May 13, 2021
Gene discovery may help predict rapid COPD lung decline, promote earlier treatment … Trial finds gout relief doubles with combo drug regimen … Medicaid recipients with lupus mostly unvaccinated against...
Fixed-dose combo pill cuts older adults’ stroke risk by more than half
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 31, 2021
A combination of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure drugs can be given separately or as a polypill, investigators say. Benefits were seen with different blood pressure levels, cholesterol...
CMS is two weeks late issuing report on fraud prevention efforts
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 17, 2012
Two Republican Senators want to know why the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is two weeks overdue in issuing a report on the agency’s fraud prevention system (FPS).
Also in the News for Monday, June 10
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 09, 2019
Opioids increase risk of pneumonia in Alzheimer’s patients … Newly discovered rapist kept working in skilled nursing for 17 years after his crime … New gene therapy shows promise for Parkinson’s...
WHO chief: ‘Rethinking’ eldercare a must after nursing home COVID losses
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2020
The care of older generations should be seen as a health rights issue going forward, said Michael Ryan, M.D., executive director, WHO Health Emergencies Program.
Choking hazard: Seniors struggle to swallow vitamins, calcium pills
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 21, 2019
Older adults are much more likely to choke on dietary supplements than are younger adults. Multivitamins and calcium pills are the biggest culprits.
McKesson Health Solutions unveils InterQual 2015
May 19, 2015
McKesson Health Solutions has introduced InterQual® 2015, the latest edition of the company’s decision-support solution.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, May 27
By
Alicia Lasek
May 26, 2020
White House lowers insulin costs to $35 a month for Medicare enrollees … CMS rule changes aim to increase telehealth access for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries … Sleep disturbances appear to predict...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2019
CMS expands ambulatory blood pressure monitoring coverage … ‘Longevity gene’ may help fight cardiovascular disease … Poll: Only 21% think they will save enough for retirement … Microvascular...