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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
First Report Managed Care
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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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Balancing Clinical Outcomes and Cost: The Value of Biosimilars in Retinal Disease Management
09/26/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A recent study examining the impact of retinal diseases highlights their significant clinical, social, and economic burden.
A recent study examining the impact of retinal diseases highlights their significant clinical, social, and economic burden.
A recent study examining the...
09/26/2025
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Trump Administration to Test AI-Powered Prior Authorization in Medicare
09/25/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Trump administration is set to launch a decade-long Medicare pilot that uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven prior authorization to curb costs, sparking bipartisan concern over access to care and patient safety.
The Trump administration is set to launch a decade-long Medicare pilot that uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven prior authorization to curb costs, sparking bipartisan concern over access to care and patient safety.
The Trump administration is set...
09/25/2025
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Policy Impact: FDA’s Interchangeability Designation Expands Biosimilar Access
09/25/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Insulin glargine, marketed as Semglee and its biosimilar insulin glargine-yfgn, was granted interchangeable status, allowing pharmacists to substitute it for the branded originator without requiring prescriber intervention. A new economic...
Insulin glargine, marketed as Semglee and its biosimilar insulin glargine-yfgn, was granted interchangeable status, allowing pharmacists to substitute it for the branded originator without requiring prescriber intervention. A new economic...
Insulin glargine, marketed as...
09/25/2025
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How Timing Shapes Biosimilar Success: Insights from US Market Data
09/24/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A recent study published in Value in Health sheds light on the competitive dynamics of biosimilar drugs in the US, specifically examining whether first-mover advantages resemble those seen in generic drug markets.
A recent study published in Value in Health sheds light on the competitive dynamics of biosimilar drugs in the US, specifically examining whether first-mover advantages resemble those seen in generic drug markets.
A recent study published in...
09/24/2025
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‘First Report Managed Care’ Webinar to Address Specialty Pharmacy Disruption, Cost Pressures, and Patient Access
09/24/2025
Danielle Sposato
Rising specialty drug costs, surging demand for GLP-1 therapies, and ongoing supply chain and policy challenges are putting patient access at risk. To address these pressures, First Report Managed Care will host a complimentary 60-minute...
Rising specialty drug costs, surging demand for GLP-1 therapies, and ongoing supply chain and policy challenges are putting patient access at risk. To address these pressures, First Report Managed Care will host a complimentary 60-minute...
Rising specialty drug costs,...
09/24/2025
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Biosimilars Match Humira in Structure, Show Greater Stability Under Real-World Stress
09/22/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A new analytical study underscores how advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy can sharpen head-to-head comparisons between Humira (adalimumab) and its biosimilars—particularly when products are challenged under real-world...
A new analytical study underscores how advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy can sharpen head-to-head comparisons between Humira (adalimumab) and its biosimilars—particularly when products are challenged under real-world...
A new analytical study...
09/22/2025
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$3.2 Million Saved Through Biosimilar Substitution in Rheumatology Clinics
09/19/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology found that a recent initiative at a large academic medical center significantly increased biosimilar uptake and generated substantial cost savings through targeted interventions.
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology found that a recent initiative at a large academic medical center significantly increased biosimilar uptake and generated substantial cost savings through targeted interventions.
A study published in the Journal...
09/19/2025
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Pharmacists Lead, Physicians Lag? Provider Perspectives on Biosimilars and Interchangeability
09/18/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A new cross-sectional survey of 249 US outpatient clinicians—150 physicians and 99 pharmacists who treat immunologic conditions—offers a timely snapshot of how front-line decision-makers view biosimilars and the US Food and Drug...
A new cross-sectional survey of 249 US outpatient clinicians—150 physicians and 99 pharmacists who treat immunologic conditions—offers a timely snapshot of how front-line decision-makers view biosimilars and the US Food and Drug...
A new cross-sectional survey of...
09/18/2025
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Payer-Driven Biosimilar Preferences Create Financial and Operational Strain for Health Systems
09/17/2025
Juliet Gallagher
The expansion of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved biosimilars has been heralded as a major advancement for lowering healthcare costs in the US, with the potential to reduce both system-wide expenditures and patient out-of-pocket...
The expansion of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved biosimilars has been heralded as a major advancement for lowering healthcare costs in the US, with the potential to reduce both system-wide expenditures and patient out-of-pocket...
The expansion of US Food and...
09/17/2025
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DTX101 Gene Therapy Ends Development, Offers Key Lessons for Future Hemophilia B Treatment Strategies
09/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Early-phase trials of the DTX101 gene therapy in hemophilia B showed manageable safety but insufficient efficacy, leading to program discontinuation while offering critical insights for future gene therapy development.
Early-phase trials of the DTX101 gene therapy in hemophilia B showed manageable safety but insufficient efficacy, leading to program discontinuation while offering critical insights for future gene therapy development.
Early-phase trials of the DTX101...
09/16/2025
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Managing Patients, Costs in Postacute Care Settings
07/13/2021
Maria Asimopoulos; Julie Gould
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...
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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