Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD

When considering the development of clinical pathways, the pathway itself is only the beginning; optimum outcomes cannot be realized unless patients follow their prescribed treatments. Simply having prescribers write...

When...

02/16/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

LTC GPS

Breathing Easier: Pulmonary Management in Long-Term Care

03/14/2016

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

Eamon Kelleher , BA;

To prevent pulmonary illness, efficient and effective diagnosis and treatment programs must be provided to LTC residents.

To prevent pulmonary illness,...

03/14/2016

Annals of Long-Term Care

Practical Research

High Utilization of CYP2D6 Substrate Prescriptions Among Long-Term Care Residents With Overactive Bladder

10/07/2022

Jason Yeaw , MPH;

Adam Carrera , PharmD;

Paul N. Mudd Jr., PharmD, MBA;

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

John R. Horn , PharmD;

Noelia Goti , BS;

Stacie Holland , PharmD;

Drishti Shah , PhD;

This study aims to describe the prevalence of CYP2D6 substrate use among LTC residents with OAB and among a subset of residents with OAB receiving mirabegron.

This study aims to describe the...

10/07/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care

Column

Medicare Part D Update: How to Help Your Patients Choose the “Right” Prescription Drug Plan

09/05/2008

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

Barney S. Spivack , MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD;

How do people evaluate, select, and enroll in a prescription plan?

How do people evaluate, select,...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care

Clinical Pathways GPS

Emerging Care Delivery Models Where Payers and Providers Become One

05/15/2018

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

The trend of reducing health care costs through global capitation and aggressive contracting from payer/provider integration has and will continue to expand in the health care market. This combination will provide a...

The...

05/15/2018

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Clinical Pathways GPS

Preparing for Take-Off: Readying Older Adults for Flight

04/11/2017

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

Sevy Gambs , MBA, ALA, MSN-GR;

Older adults are at risk for a host of potential medical issues while traveling, arising from cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer disease, dementia or psychiatric disorders, and chronic conditions such as...

Older...

04/11/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

LTC GPS

CMS Concentrates Regulatory Focus: Staffing, Dementia Care, Infectious Disease, and Adverse Drug Events

05/14/2019

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, discusses a blog post written by CMS Administrator, Seema Verma, MPH, which describes CMS' refocused regulatory efforts for skilled nursing facilities.

Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH,...

05/14/2019

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Fall Prevention in the Geriatric Population

11/06/2023

Uloma Ibe , MD;

Sonia Haider , MD;

Lindsay O'Connor , BS ;

Heather L. Langley , PT, DPT, BS , LMT;

Nader Tavakoli , MD, CMD, FAAFP;

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

Priya Ponnaiyan , MD;

This article underscores the critical importance of fall prevention in long-term care facilities for older adults. Falls are not only a prevalent concern but also a substantial liability.

This article underscores the...

11/06/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care