Repeat ED visits identify dementia patients most in need of supports: study
By
C. Max Bachmann
Alicia Lasek
Jun 20, 2023
A pattern of repeated emergency department visits, especially in the prior year, are a sign that increased clinical supports are warranted, investigators say.
MedPAC finds single post-acute payment system feasible but says smaller-scale fix might be better
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 16, 2023
An attempt to unify payments for providers across all types of post-acute care is “analytically within reach,” but extensive policy changes that would likely be needed,
Older adults’ care preferences honored, but inequities apparent, analysts find
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 16, 2023
More adults are saying that their healthcare preferences are considered by their providers, a 9.5% increase from 2014 to 2020. But the data also highlight inequities, investigators say.
FDA’s advisers vote for revamped COVID-19 boosters
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 16, 2023
Vaccine advisers to the FDA on Thursday voted unanimously to recommend that new COVID-19 shots for fall tackle the highly prevalent XBB omicron subvariant of SARS-CoV-2.
Global hip fractures to almost double by 2050; experts urge action
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 16, 2023
An overall decrease in hip fracture prevalence will not compensate for the global impact of aging populations, researchers report.
Clinical briefs for Friday, June 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 16, 2023
SNFists increase nursing home referrals but don’t lower rehospitalizations: study … ASPR and FDA again extend shelf-life of molnupiravir (Lagevrio) … Telehealth-supported antibiotic stewardship succeeds...
Regular hearing aid use linked to 50 percent falls reduction
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2023
Older adults with hearing loss in both ears are half as likely to fall if they use hearing aids when compared to their peers who do not use the devices, a new study finds.
Blacks less likely to be prescribed insomnia meds, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2023
Patients who belong to racial minority groups are much less likely to be prescribed medications after an insomnia diagnosis than white patients, investigators have found.
AMA asks clinicians to reduce focus on BMI as health measure
Jun 15, 2023
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to reduce their focus on body mass index. The measure is a flawed tool and should be considered alongside other measures such as genetics and...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, June 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2023
Most senior health system execs say nursing shortage is critical, poll finds … ‘Human challenge’ study details how people with COVID-19 spread virus … Survey: Medicare Advantage plan leaders...