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Study: Non-English speaking older adults at higher risk for poor outcomes after hip surgery
Older adults with hip fractures who did not speak English (and were in healthcare settings that were predominantly ...
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Location, income linked to mobility decline in Canadian older adults, study finds
A Nov. 27 study in BMC Geriatrics examined the sociodemographic determinants of mobility decline in older adults.
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What nursing homes can do to prevent staff misuse of social media
An emerging threat to people living in nursing homes warrants increased providers’ attention and action. It has to do with ...
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CMS’ obesity drug coverage implications for nursing home patients
A new rule proposed by CMS presents alterations to the Medicare program, including expanded coverage for anti-obesity ...
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‘Inappropriate’ prior authorization targeted in latest CMS proposed rule, but will it ever go live?
Federal officials announced Tuesday that audits they launched earlier this year have led to significant new reforms.
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Falls education improves prevention in nursing homes
A new educational model has been found effective in raising awareness and lowering falls incidence in nursing homes.