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Impact of Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Closures on Patient Care Patterns and Outcomes
09/23/2024
Hannah Musick
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA...
09/23/2024
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High Mortality and Impairment Rates Among Older Adults in Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals
09/20/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals...
09/20/2024
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Kindred Hospitals’ Complex Wound Care Can Reduce Readmissions and Length of Stay
09/17/2024
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals,...
09/17/2024
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HHS Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms to Boost Equity and Quality
09/13/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and...
09/13/2024
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Kindred Hospitals: A Critical Level of Care
08/27/2024
The authors explore the advantages of timely transfers of critically ill patients to Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), providing insights into key aspects of their intensive care units (ICUs).
The authors explore the advantages of timely transfers of critically ill patients to Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), providing insights into key aspects of their intensive care units (ICUs).
The authors explore the...
08/27/2024
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Study Reveals Long-Term Care Insurance Reduces Hospital Costs and Improves Care
08/21/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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AHA Voices Concern Over CMS Payment Updates to LTC Hospitals
08/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Helps LTACH Achieve Pressure Injury Success
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
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Impact of Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Closures on Patient Care Patterns and Outcomes
09/23/2024
Hannah Musick
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of long-term acute care hospital closures on care patterns and outcomes for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, revealing changes in discharge patterns and advanced directive...
A study published in JAMA...
09/23/2024
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High Mortality and Impairment Rates Among Older Adults in Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals
09/20/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) provide critical, multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, but survival rates and long-term functional outcomes remain poor, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Long-term acute care hospitals...
09/20/2024
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HHS Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms to Boost Equity and Quality
09/13/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and...
09/13/2024
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Study Reveals Long-Term Care Insurance Reduces Hospital Costs and Improves Care
08/21/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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AHA Voices Concern Over CMS Payment Updates to LTC Hospitals
08/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Helps LTACH Achieve Pressure Injury Success
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
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Patients With Thin-Liquid Dysphagia Benefit From Free Water Protocol at LTACH
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol...
04/25/2023
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Study Finds Delayed Use of LTACH’s Palliative Care Consult Service
07/25/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time...
07/25/2022
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Walking Dysfunction Among Patients With COVID-19 Admitted to LTACHs
06/21/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six...
06/21/2022
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Successful Rehabilitation of Patient With COVID-19-linked Guillain-Barré Syndrome
05/10/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
A man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection was successfully rehabilitated by and discharged from a long-term acute care hospital.
A man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection was successfully rehabilitated by and discharged from a long-term acute care hospital.
A man diagnosed with...
05/10/2022
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Machine Learning Models Identify Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis At Risk for Treatment Nonadherence
03/20/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Machine learning models may help clinicians pinpoint which older patients with rheumatoid arthritis are most likely to fall off therapy—before it happens.
Machine learning models may help clinicians pinpoint which older patients with rheumatoid arthritis are most likely to fall off therapy—before it happens.
Machine learning models may help...
03/20/2026
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Behind the Bill
States Push Back on Proposed 2027 Marketplace Rule
03/19/2026
Hannah Musick
A sweeping proposed Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace rule for 2027 is drawing sharp pushback from states, setting up a high-stakes debate over coverage, affordability, and program integrity.
A sweeping proposed Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace rule for 2027 is drawing sharp pushback from states, setting up a high-stakes debate over coverage, affordability, and program integrity.
A sweeping proposed Affordable...
03/19/2026
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Older Adult Data Underreported in DLBCL Registration Trials Worldwide
03/18/2026
Hannah Musick
A systematic review of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) registration trials found that while most primary outcomes are reported for older adults, key data on secondary endpoints, toxicity, and quality of life remain largely missing,...
A systematic review of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) registration trials found that while most primary outcomes are reported for older adults, key data on secondary endpoints, toxicity, and quality of life remain largely missing,...
A systematic review of diffuse...
03/18/2026
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Multidrug Therapy Has Redefined Kidney Protection in Diabetic Kidney Disease
03/18/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Decades of clinical trials are reshaping diabetic kidney disease care, with combination therapies now delivering unprecedented gains in renal and cardiovascular outcomes.
Decades of clinical trials are reshaping diabetic kidney disease care, with combination therapies now delivering unprecedented gains in renal and cardiovascular outcomes.
Decades of clinical trials are...
03/18/2026
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Fixed-Duration Epcoritamab Plus R2 Shows Strong Outcomes in R/R Follicular Lymphoma
03/17/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Fixed-duration epcoritamab combined with rituximab plus lenalidomide (R2) delivers high complete response rates and durable remissions in relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in Blood.
Fixed-duration epcoritamab combined with rituximab plus lenalidomide (R2) delivers high complete response rates and durable remissions in relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in Blood.
Fixed-duration epcoritamab...
03/17/2026
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Bispecific Antibodies Expand Treatment Options for Relapsed or Refractory DLBCL in Practice
03/16/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Bispecific antibodies are emerging as an effective, off-the-shelf option for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), with promising response rates and growing evidence that they can be delivered safely in community...
Bispecific antibodies are emerging as an effective, off-the-shelf option for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), with promising response rates and growing evidence that they can be delivered safely in community...
Bispecific antibodies are...
03/16/2026
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Semaglutide Promotes Fat Loss While Preserving Muscle Function in Severe Obesity
03/13/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A real-world study suggests semaglutide not only drives meaningful weight loss but may also improve muscle strength and reduce sarcopenic obesity in patients with severe obesity.
A real-world study suggests semaglutide not only drives meaningful weight loss but may also improve muscle strength and reduce sarcopenic obesity in patients with severe obesity.
A real-world study suggests...
03/13/2026
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Behind the Bill
Senate Advances Bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act
03/13/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A bipartisan Senate bill advancing toward floor consideration would mandate new cybersecurity standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, strengthen federal oversight, and expand breach transparency.
A bipartisan Senate bill advancing toward floor consideration would mandate new cybersecurity standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, strengthen federal oversight, and expand breach transparency.
A bipartisan Senate bill...
03/13/2026
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Single Bispecific Antibody Use May Reduce Costs and Streamline Lymphoma Care
03/12/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A single bispecific antibody used across multiple lymphoma indications could save oncology practices hundreds of thousands of dollars and thousands of staff hours annually, according to a new mixed-methods analysis published in Future...
A single bispecific antibody used across multiple lymphoma indications could save oncology practices hundreds of thousands of dollars and thousands of staff hours annually, according to a new mixed-methods analysis published in Future...
A single bispecific antibody...
03/12/2026
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Epcoritamab Shows Superior Responses vs Chemoimmunotherapy in Relapsed Follicular Lymphoma
03/11/2026
Hannah Musick
In an indirect comparison of third-line or later follicular lymphoma, epcoritamab demonstrated significantly higher response rates vs chemoimmunotherapy and favorable safety compared with other bispecific antibodies.
In an indirect comparison of third-line or later follicular lymphoma, epcoritamab demonstrated significantly higher response rates vs chemoimmunotherapy and favorable safety compared with other bispecific antibodies.
In an indirect comparison of...
03/11/2026
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Kaleb Kuhl, vice president of sales, Olio Health, discusses the cost variations associated with postacute care, the role of value-based care strategies, and what payers and accountable care organizations should know about managing patients...
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