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Most Patients With Severe COVID-19 Improved Significantly in LTACHs

02/03/2022

Jolynn Tumolo

Findings indicated that rehabilitation services significantly improved pulmonary and cognitive outcomes in patients with COVID-19 at a long-term acute care hospital.

Findings indicated that...

02/03/2022

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Maximum Inspiratory Pressure Linked to Ventilator Weaning Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19

01/26/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Authors found a significant association between maximum inspiratory pressure and wean status among patients with COVID-19 being weaned off ventilators in the long-term acute care hospital setting.

Authors found a significant...

01/26/2022

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Diaphragmatic Dysfunction Linked to Poorer Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Outcomes

12/20/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Researchers stressed the importance of early diagnosis of diaphragmatic dysfunction to prevent complications among patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation in long-term acute care hospitals.

Researchers stressed the...

12/20/2021

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Postacute Care Settings in Southern California Contain C auris Outbreak

11/08/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“Assessments of infection prevention and control [practices] identified gaps in hand hygiene, transmission-based precautions, and environmental cleaning,” the authors wrote.

“Assessments of infection...

11/08/2021

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Most Patients on Mechanical Ventilation Achieve Positive Nitrogen Balance With Protein

10/15/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“Future studies should investigate if these high nutritional-risk patients continue to avoid a negative nitrogen balance during their hospitalization after achieving a steady state of nitrogen intake and excretion, and whether achieving and...

“Future studies should...

10/15/2021

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Early CTA Head Imaging Identifies Rare Posterior Meningeal Artery Pseudoaneurysm

09/03/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

Clinicians recently wrote about a patient in a case report who was brought to a trauma center, and on hospital day 30, was transferred to a neurologic long-term acute care hospital, and they explain how early CTA head imaging helped identify...

Clinicians recently wrote about...

09/03/2021

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Reviewing LTACH Transfers to Determine Appropriateness

08/10/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“[We] examined the appropriateness and reasons for transfer in a high-use region, and how Medicare criteria for LTACH payment identifies appropriate transfers,” researchers wrote.

“[We] examined the...

08/10/2021

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Interventions for Timely Antibiotic Review in Acute Care Hospitals Appears Effective

07/10/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

Physician-targeted interventions for the timely review of antibiotics in acute care hospitals were effective over the short and medium term, according to a systematic review of 14 studies.

Physician-targeted interventions...

07/10/2021

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Characterizing Older Medicare Beneficiaries in LTACHs

06/28/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Researchers found that older adults with Medicare admitted to long-term acute care hospitals with traumatic brain injury had a higher rate of multimorbidities and were often discharged to skilled nursing facilities instead of their homes.

Researchers found that older...

06/28/2021

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Variable Goal, Outcome Attainment for Tracheostomy Patients in LTACHs

06/17/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

A new study found that geriatric ICU survivors admitted to a long-term acute care hospital met their rehabilitation goals with varying success, highlighting the importance of establishing realistic patient goals.

A new study found that geriatric...

06/17/2021

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Identifying Large-Vessel Vasculitis in Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Key Clinical and Laboratory Red Flags

04/05/2024

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Potential red flags for large-vessel vasculitis in isolated polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) include inflammatory back pain, significant pelvic involvement, widespread lower extremity pain, marked inflammatory response indicated by specific lab...

Potential red flags for...

04/05/2024

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SOHO 2024 Insights: Examining the Use and Cost of Interferon Therapy for MPNs

09/13/2024

Amber Denham ;

In this interview, a leading expert discusses myeloproliferative neoplasms, as presented at the SOHO annual conference. Explore the interview to gain key insights into interferon therapies and important considerations for payers regarding...

In this interview, a leading...

09/13/2024

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Federal Trade Commission’s Report Highlights PBMs’ Influence Over Drug Costs and Access in the US

09/17/2024

Grace Taylor , MS, MA;

In July 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published an interim report discussing the impact that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have on the accessibility and affordability of drugs in the US. The report was issued as part of an...

In July 2024, the Federal Trade...

09/17/2024

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Frontline Treatment Landscape Advancements for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

08/28/2024

Tune in as we speak with a guest oncology expert about the progress in treating non-small cell lung cancer, targeted therapies and immunotherapy, and the challenges of early detection and screening options covered by health plans.

Tune in as we speak with a guest...

08/28/2024

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Behind the Bill

September 18, 2024

09/18/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

The aftermath of legal challenges and state legislation continues to reshape the landscape of copay accumulator programs, forcing payers and manufacturers to adapt their strategies.

The aftermath of legal...

09/18/2024

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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable

09/04/2024

View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.

View a roundtable discussion on...

09/04/2024

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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions

08/15/2024

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...

08/15/2024

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...

08/14/2024

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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care

07/31/2024

Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.

Discover how health care contact...

07/31/2024

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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024

06/11/2024

Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA, MSPH, Senior Vice President of CVS Specialty Operations

Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...

Key stakeholders in the health...

06/11/2024

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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers

05/24/2024

Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.

Learn about the impacts of the...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.

An expert discusses the...

05/21/2024

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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.

Learn about developments in...

05/15/2024

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Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

During the 2024 Great Debates &...

04/06/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.

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