Samantha Matthews

News

Physical Activity Intervention Beneficial Among Frail OAs

07/07/2022

Study authors assessed whether physical activity interventions would reduce the burden of frailty and prevent mobility disability for older adults.

Study authors assessed whether...

07/07/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care

News

Post-Hospital Discharge Telephone Program Beneficial Among OAs

06/30/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

Study authors sought to identify whether older adults would engage with automated post-hospital discharge telephone programs.

Study authors sought to identify...

06/30/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care

News

CMS Works to Improve Safety, Quality Care for LTC Residents

06/30/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued updates today to promote the safety and quality of nursing home care across the country.

The Centers for Medicare &...

06/30/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care

News

Risk of Hip Fractures Among Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

06/30/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

Researchers found hip fractures developed earlier and more frequently among patients with vs without ankylosing spondylitis.

Researchers found hip fractures...

06/30/2022

First Report Managed Care

News

Levels of Drug Prescribing for Patients With Alzheimer Disease Connected to NH Characteristics

06/29/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

Researchers explored the correlation between nursing home characteristics and prescribing tendencies for residents with Alzheimer disease and related dementias.

Researchers explored the...

06/29/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care

News

Comparing Rhythm vs Rate Control Strategy Among OAs With Atrial Fibrillation

06/27/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

Researchers assessed the impact of geriatric factors, age, and medical comorbidities on choice of rhythm vs rate control strategy among older adults with atrial fibrillation.

Researchers assessed the impact...

06/27/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care

News

Determining Risk of Atrial Fibrillation Among Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

06/27/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

Researchers recently reviewed the correlation between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation to better understand and improve risk stratification.

Researchers recently reviewed...

06/27/2022

First Report Managed Care

News

Prostate Cancer Monotherapy Options Lack Pricing Transparency

06/23/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

Findings showed inadequate price transparency for patients with prostate cancer undergoing external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy.

Findings showed inadequate price...

06/23/2022

First Report Managed Care

Interview

Accountable, Home-Based Care Affects Patients Nationwide

06/22/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

Maryann Lauletta, MD, FACHE, chief medical officer, Dina, discusses implications of ACO Reach, CMS’ emphasis on accountable care, and how home-based care options will matter for patients nationwide.

Maryann Lauletta, MD, FACHE,...

06/22/2022

First Report Managed Care

News

Agile Methodology Effectively Delivers Person-Centered Care in NHs

06/22/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

Nursing home staff were able to deliver person-centered care and accommodate residents’ preferences by utilizing Agile methodology processes, according to study authors.

Nursing home staff were able to...

06/22/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care