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The burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients
03/28/24 at 03:00 AMThe burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients Navigating Aging, by Judith Graham; 3/27/24 [Ishani Ganguli] is the author of a new study showing that Medicare patients spend about three weeks a year having medical tests, visiting doctors, undergoing treatments or medical procedures, seeking care in emergency rooms, or spending time in the hospital or rehabilitation facilities. ... [Additionally,] more than 1 in 10 seniors, including those recovering from or managing serious illnesses, spent a much larger portion of their lives getting care — at least 50 days a year. ... When [treatment burden becomes overwhelming], people stop following medical advice and report having a poorer quality of life, the researchers found.
Hosparus affiliate opens $11 million PACE Center
03/28/24 at 03:00 AMHosparus affiliate opens $11 million PACE Center Louisville Business First, by Shea Van Hoy; 3/26/24 Care Guide Partners, an affiliate of Hosparus Health, has opened the PACE center ... in Elizabethtown, KY. Care Guide Partners' PACE required $11 million in startup costs, with $3 million to come from fundraising and donor support. The Schmidt Family Foundation’s naming opportunity contribution marks a significant milestone in helping reach this fundraising goal.
Eisenhower Health purchases Neuro Vitality Center in Palm Springs [for new PACE Center]
03/27/24 at 03:00 AMEisenhower Health purchases Neuro Vitality Center in Palm Springs [for new PACE Center] InvestorsObserver, PR Newswire; 3/25/24Made possible through generous philanthropic support, Eisenhower Health has purchased the Neuro Vitality Center (formerly the Stroke Recovery Center). In partnership with Los Angeles Jewish Health (LAJHealth), Eisenhower will provide a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at the former Neuro Vitality Center location. After a renovation, the site is expected to open with a new name and focus in the next 12 to 18 months. "Eisenhower Health is committed to addressing the long-term health care needs for low-income seniors through this new Center and PACE program," says Martin Massiello, President and Chief Executive Officer, Eisenhower Health.
Northwell hospital nurses set strike date
03/27/24 at 03:00 AMNorthwell hospital nurses set strike date Becker's Hospital Review, by Kelly Gooch; 3/22/24 Members of the New York State Nurses Association are set to strike April 2 at Staten Island University Hospital in New York City. The union represents 1,300 workers at the facility, according to an NYSNA news release. ... The union cited concerns about having enough staffing to meet the needs of the Staten Island community and contends wages are also still a key sticking point at the bargaining table. Members are seeking a contract that ensures enough experienced nurses are at the bedside to provide safe patient care.
Last Dance: Holland Home throws prom for retirees, end-of-life patients
03/26/24 at 03:15 AMLast Dance: Holland Home throws prom for retirees, end-of-life patients Fox 17 West Michigan, by Sam Landstra; 3/23/24 The timeless nature of the suit and tie was again proven on Saturday by senior promgoers at Holland Home as they danced with their longtime dates at the Grand Rapids retirement home and hospice care facility. ... Donning formal wear donated by Belding Beauties & Bro's, residents walked and wheeled down a fourth floor hallway in Holland Home, gathering in a room decorated with streamers and disco balls.
Midwest nursing home operator files for bankruptcy
03/26/24 at 03:00 AMMidwest nursing home operator files for bankruptcy Modern Healthcare; 3/21/24 Nursing facility operator Petersen Health Care filed for reorganization Wednesday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, citing between 5,000 and 10,000 creditors in its petition. The Peoria, Illinois-based company, which operates 62 nursing homes in Illinois and Missouri, listed assets between $100 million and $500 million in its Chapter 11 filing and between $100 million and $500 million in liabilities.
Eight nurses from St. Vincent Hospital filed suit yesterday in Worcester Superior Court against Tenet Healthcare for wrongful termination after blowing the whistle on unsafe patient care conditions
03/26/24 at 03:00 AMEight nurses from St. Vincent Hospital filed suit yesterday in Worcester Superior Court against Tenet Healthcare for wrongful termination after blowing the whistle on unsafe patient care conditions ABC WATE.com 6 / Cision PR Newswire; by Massachusetts Nurses Association; 3/22/24 Eight registered nurses represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association at St. Vincent Hospital filed a lawsuit yesterday in Worcester Superior Court against the hospital and its owner, Dallas-based for-profit owner Tenet Healthcare alleging they were fired for exercising their legal and professional obligation to report "unsafe and illegal conduct and conditions" that jeopardized the health and dignity of the patients under their care. ... last month the nurses' claims were validated by The Joint Commission, which conducted an investigation into the nurses' complaints and found the hospital to be "non-compliant with applicable Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Conditions."
Report: Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers total 840K in Florida, bear heavy burden
03/25/24 at 03:00 AMReport: Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers total 840K in Florida, bear heavy burden NPR WMFE, by Joe Byrnes; 3/22/24The number of Floridians serving as caregivers for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias is an estimated 840,000, an increase of 13,000 in just one year, according to an annual report from the Alzheimer's Association. Caregiving takes a toll on families hit by the degenerative brain disease, but a new program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services could lessen that burden. ... [This] promising resource in the works is the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience Model, an approach that includes the patient and caregiver. The GUIDE Model -- through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services -- starts in July.
36 rural hospitals have closed since 2020
03/25/24 at 03:00 AM36 rural hospitals have closed since 2020 Becker's Hospital CFO Report, by Alan Condon; 3/21/24 The closures highlight the heightened financial challenges that rural hospitals face amid persisting workforce shortages, rising costs and leveling reimbursement. In addition, only 45% of rural hospitals now offer labor and delivery services, and in 10 states, less than 33% do, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. [Listed in the article] are the 36 rural hospitals that closed since 2020, beginning with the most recent.
Lessons for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities from the ‘largest health care fraud case’
03/25/24 at 03:00 AMLessons for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities from the ‘largest health care fraud case’ JD Supra, by Callan Stein and Rebecca Younker; 3/22/24 Phillip Esformes, the alleged mastermind of one of "the largest single criminal health care fraud cases ever brought against individuals by the Department of Justice," has finally reached a plea deal with the Department of Justice (DOJ), concluding the eight-year-long case. ...
A Western Slope program is helping older Coloradans maintain independence
03/22/24 at 03:00 AMA Western Slope program is helping older Coloradans maintain independence The Colorado Trust, by Nancy Lofhholm; 3/20/24 [Case example of a 74-year-old widow, wheelchair, who can live alone in her home because of PACE.] ... The center houses the HopeWest PACE program, which delivers wide-ranging services for older adults. HopeWest PACE is a local fulfillment of a national Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services program known as PACE, which stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. HopeWest PACE is one of 150 programs nationwide that carry out the PACE mandate to keep qualifying older adults like Powell living in their homes by providing them with a holistic bundle of health care and social and emotional support. It includes primary and specialty medical care, prescription medications, physical and occupational therapy, recreation, dietary counseling, and mental health counseling.
Home-focused PACE model continues to gain traction across US
03/21/24 at 03:00 AMHome-focused PACE model continues to gain traction across US Home Health Care News, by Joyce Famakinwa; 3/19/24 A Georgia House Bill that would create a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) was passed by the state senate earlier this month. House Bill 1078 passed in a 49 to 1 senate vote.Specifically, the bill creates a new adult day center licensure exclusion in order to authorize the Department of Community Health to establish and implement PACE in Georgia as part of the state’s medical assistance program. The Department of Community Health would manage the program.
New report blasts nursing home citations, rate of abuse tags
03/21/24 at 03:00 AMNew report blasts nursing home citations, rate of abuse tagsMcKnights Long-Term Care News, by Josh Henreckson; 3/20/24An organization dedicated to helping seniors find care issued a report Tuesday raising alarm about the number of nursing home abuse citations in 2023, but senior care leaders say a more punitive approach to surveys is actually hurting residents and their facilities. The SeniorLiving.org report used last year’s Medicare data to highlight that nursing homes received nearly 95,000 health citations during that time frame. Of that number, nearly 7,700 — or approximately 8% — were citations for abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Nurses practicing primarily in care homes ‘improve end-of-life care’
03/21/24 at 03:00 AMNurses practicing primarily in care homes ‘improve end-of-life care’ Nursing Times, by Steve Ford; 3/19/24 Nurses and other clinicians who specialise in working in care homes represent an important resource when it comes to improving the quality of end-of-life care for residents, a large US study suggests. Researchers found nurse practitioners working mostly in care homes may decrease the likelihood of residents experiencing stressful hospital admissions and improve the quality of life in their last days.
SNFists found to reduce ‘burdensome’ end-of-life care
03/20/24 at 03:00 AMSNFists found to reduce ‘burdensome’ end-of-life care McKnights Long-Term Care News, by Josh Henreckson; 3/18/24 Advanced practice clinicians who specialize in skilled nursing care help reduce the use of unnecessary care at end of life, according to new study results released Friday in JAMA Network Open. These physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants — who provide at least 80% of their evaluation and care visits in nursing homes — were referred to collectively as “SNFists” by the report authors. They reduced the burdensome care transitions that many residents face, benefiting both caregivers and their patients, the study confirms.
For-profit nursing homes are cutting corners on safety and draining resources with financial shenanigans − especially at midsize chains that dodge public scrutiny
03/20/24 at 02:00 AMFor-profit nursing homes are cutting corners on safety and draining resources with financial shenanigans − especially at midsize chains that dodge public scrutinyThe Conversation, by Sean Campbell and Charlene Harrington; 3/14/24 ... Overall, private-equity investors wreak havoc on nursing homes, slashing registered nurse hours per resident day by 12%, outpacing other for-profit facilities. The aftermath is grim, with a daunting 14% surge in the deficiency score index, a standardized metric for determining issues with facilities, according to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report.The human toll comes in death and suffering. A study updated in 2023 by the National Bureau of Economic Research calculated that 22,500 additional deaths over a 12-year span were attributable to private-equity ownership, equating to about 172,400 lost life years. The calculations also showed that private-equity ownership was responsible for a 6.2% reduction in mobility, an 8.5% increase in ulcer development and a 10.5% uptick in pain intensity.
For-profit nursing home owners rebut report that left few untarnished
03/20/24 at 02:00 AMFor-profit nursing home owners rebut report that left few untarnished McKnights Long-Term Care, by Kimberly Marselas; 3/18/24 A brutal takedown of private nursing home ownership published last week included both pointed and widespread attacks on the role of for-profit companies in the sector, adding to stakeholders’ fears that negative characterizations will stymie much-needed future investment. ... However, what the article failed to highlight, providers and their representatives pointed out to McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Friday, are the investments many for-profits providers are pouring into quality and innovation efforts in a field with historically low margins — margins that they said dried up during the pandemic’s crisis days.Editor's Note: See the original article (posted above this summary) this article rebuts, "For-profit nursing homes are cutting corners on safety and draining resources with financial shenanigans - especially at midsize chains that dodge public scrutiny."
When the American Dream becomes survival: Short doc chronicles rural healthcare crisis
03/19/24 at 03:00 AMWhen the American Dream becomes survival: Short doc chronicles rural healthcare crisis PBS - KET, by Nathan Duke; 3/17/24 Director Ramin Bahrani’s acclaimed films ... focus on people struggling to survive due to economic challenges or failing to achieve the mythologized American Dream. His latest, the short documentary If Dreams Were Lightning: Rural Healthcare Crisis, is a startling look at the challenges facing rural communities in which hospitals are closing and leaving residents without options for care. The film incorporates themes from Bahrani’s previous work, but its subjects’ struggles are far from fictional.
Long-term care costs can cripple families with aging loved ones. Turlock has a solution - Opinion
03/19/24 at 03:00 AMLong-term care costs can cripple families with aging loved ones. Turlock has a solution - Opinion The Modesto Bee, by Jeffrey Lews and Francesa Rinaldo; 3/17/24The sudden closures of the Brandel Manor nursing home and Cypress Place Assisted Living have left many in Turlock and the surrounding communities wondering where they will find quality care for their loved [ones]. ... The Turlock City Council approved a $400,000 grant to support the Legacy Health Endowment Person-Centered Care (PCC) program, an innovative initiative offering comprehensive in-home support services for families looking after aging loved ones. The program aims to assist families by providing care while safeguarding against premature placement into a nursing home or the fear of re-hospitalization.
Specialized nursing facility clinicians improve end-of-life care
03/18/24 at 03:00 AMSpecialized nursing facility clinicians improve end-of-life care Cornell Chronicle, by Marijke Vroomen Durning, Weill Cornell Medicine; 3/15/24 Specialized nursing facility clinicians, or SNFists, may decrease the likelihood of nursing home residents experiencing stressful hospitalizations and improve the quality of life in their last days, according to researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine. The paper, published March 15 in JAMA Network Open, examined how SNFists uniquely impacted the care of nursing home residents in their last 90 days, compared with those cared for by other clinicians. This large-scale study is the first of its kind.
The 19 rural emergency hospitals, by state
03/18/24 at 03:00 AMThe 19 rural emergency hospitals, by state Becker's Hospital CFO Report, by Andrew Cass, 3/15/24Nineteen hospitals have converted to the rural emergency designation since the law that created the designation took effect in January 2023, according to data from University of North Carolina's Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research in Chapel Hill. Here are the hospitals that have converted to rural emergency status, by state: ... [Click on the title's link to view]
Institutional effforts to address legacies of slavery—Implications for the health care system
03/18/24 at 03:00 AMInstitutional effforts to address legacies of slavery—Implications for the health care system JAMA Health Forum; by Sara N. Bleich, PhD; Jose F. Figueroa, MD, MPH; Martha Minow, JD; 3/14/24... Health care systems across the country are increasing their efforts to help address structural racism. For example, the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN), which launched in 2017, includes 40 health systems in 45 states and Washington, DC, that have committed to address structural racism and the corresponding public health disparities. HAN aims to improve community health by leveraging key assets such as hiring, purchasing, and place-based investment strategies.
How home care companies can optimize operations
03/15/24 at 03:00 AMHow home care companies can optimize operationsMcKnights Home Care, by Lance A. Slatton; 3/12/24To meet the evolving needs of this growing industry without placing additional stress on employed caregivers, it’s crucial that home care companies optimize their operations. This may involve streamlining their processes, adopting innovative technologies, and prioritizing efficiency to ensure high-quality care and sustainable growth.
All-inclusive senior care center opens first Florida facility in Tampa
03/14/24 at 03:45 AMAll-inclusive senior care center opens first Florida facility in Tampa Tampa Beacon, by Mike Camunas; 3/11/24 It’s a one-stop shop for senior medical services — and social activities. On March 4, InnovAge unveiled its new, state-of-the-art Senior Care Center in Tampa, marking the medical service provider’s first facility in Florida. The 33,500-square-foot facility in a renovated building provides doctor visits, dental care, social activities, and even transportation for seniors. The facility ... can serve up to 1,300 patients or participants through PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility.
Home Care costs continue to increase, outpacing other long-term care settings
03/14/24 at 03:00 AMHome Care costs continue to increase, outpacing other long-term care settings Home Health Care News, by Andrew Donlan; 3/12/24 The pricing increases in home care have again outpaced other long-term care sectors, according to Genworth’s annual cost of care report.