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Loss of Medicare Part D subsidy linked to higher death rates among older adults

Losing a Medicare Part D subsidy is associated with higher mortality rates among low-income older adults, according to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine by University of Pennsylvania and Harvard researchers.

Cannabis use among older veterans approaches tobacco use levels, study finds

Cannabis use among older veterans has reached levels comparable to modern-day tobacco use, with more than 1 in 10 reporting past-month cannabis consumption, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.

New standards could transform palliative care for dementia patients

An Invited Commentary published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open highlights vital new consensus on when to refer dementia patients to specialist palliative care. The commentary, authored by Laura J. Morrison, MD, from Yale University School of Medicine, analyzes the Delphi survey study, which established the first international agreement on palliative care referral criteria for dementia patients.

Clinical briefs for Friday, May 16

Fixing fragmented care for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees could bring better outcomes and lower cost … Higher physician burnout, turnover risk linked to short-staffed teams … New paper calls for inclusive approach to public health staffing … Lung function decline in COPD patients accelerated by persistent mucus plugs … Editorial outlines new payment models needed for AI in Medicare cardiovascular care

AARP, Democrats want staffing rule delay stripped from House bill

Despite the multiple avenues open for defeat of the federal nursing home staffing rule, consumer advocates and some Democratic champions continue to fight for implementation of minimum direct-care requirements starting next year.

UnitedHealth under criminal investigation for possible fraud in Medicare Advantage line: WSJ

One of the nation’s largest health insurers is reportedly the target of a Department of Justice investigation for alleged healthcare fraud, adding to a list of government attention it’s received in recent years. 

Best medication management tips shared by McKnight’s Women of Distinction panelists

CHICAGO — Medication management best practices, safety tips and advice on pharmacy partnerships were among the prime takeaways delivered Tuesday during a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum panel discussion.

Also in the News for Friday, May 16

Alternative payment models shrinking post-acute stays, driving increase in family caregiving needs … Preparations underway as massive CT nursing home strike deadline looms … Elderly patients living in nursing homes among most likely to develop delirium in ER … Missouri repeals voter-backed mandatory sick-leave law

Major nursing home organizations make pleas for regulatory relief

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ staffing mandate and excessive civil money penalties are a pair of major regulatory pain points that leading provider groups took aim at in appeals for relief this week from another federal agency.

Workplace culture can make or break retention efforts, panelists offer during McKnight’s WOD event

Workplace culture is tricky to define, but it has a measurable influence on success in long-term care. Perhaps the most visible evidence of culture’s impact is in providers’ ability to recruit and retain workers.

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