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

The Commission was tasked with developing a plan for the establishment, implementation, and financing of a system to ensure the availability of long-term services and supports.

The Commission was tasked with...

05/19/2014

Annals of Long-Term Care

Moving Into 2013: Major Issues Facing Long-Term Care Providers

02/19/2013

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

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

While 2012 was an active year of change for long-term care (LTC) providers, 2013 is expected to be even more turbulent.

While 2012 was an active year of...

02/19/2013

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Medicare Part D Update: Clarifying Medicare Part D Enrollment Numbers

09/05/2008

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

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

What are the real numbers regarding enrollment and why does it matter?

What are the real numbers...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care

Department

Proposed Healthcare Reforms Would Enhance Care of Older Adults

11/10/2009

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

These days, the biggest issue facing those of us who care for older adults is healthcare reform, especially what’s in store for Medicare.

These days, the biggest issue...

11/10/2009

Annals of Long-Term Care

Improving Sleep Management in the Elderly

09/05/2008

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

Cathleen A. Bergeron , RN;

Charles A. Crecelius , MD, PhD, FACP, CMD;

Robert Murphy , RN;

Sharon Roth Maguire , MS, APRN-BC, GNP, APNP;

Dan Osterweil , MD, CMD;

William Simonson , PharmD, FASCP;

Brian D. Stwalley , PharmD, FASCP;

Phyllis C. Zee , MD, PhD;

Sleep is a vital function that affects cognition and performance, as reflected by mental and physical health, making insomnia a serious issue.

Sleep is a vital function that...

09/05/2008

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Medicare Part D Update: Avoiding a New Liability for Nursing Homes

09/05/2008

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

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

As is too often the case, federal legislation has set up a system that did not fully take into account the unique environment that exists in nursing facilities.

As is too often the case,...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care

Department

Filling the Donut Hole

09/05/2008

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

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

Before the new plan year starts, many Medicare beneficiaries will find themselves having a difficult time obtaining their medications because of the gap in coverage.

Before the new plan year starts,...

09/05/2008

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Medicare Medication Management: Updating Issues with Parts A, B, C, and D

09/05/2008

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

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

Medication management under Medicare promises to see some major changes that will affect access to medications in the coming year.

Medication management under...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care