A new national poll released Wednesday shows that a majority of Americans oppose the controversial Republican budget plan to overhaul public health programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Most American voters also oppose efforts to repeal the Patient Protection...
Rethinking How We Age Geriatric psychiatrist Marc Agronin says that late in life, mental health concerns are often dismissed as an inevitable part of the aging process. Listen to the Story on NPR Tool Kit from the NCCDP For the third year, the...
A Medicare advocacy organization filed a lawsuit against the federal government this week contesting the so-called “improvement standard” that covers – and often does not cover – rehabilitative care for patients facing chronic or...
A group of studies conducted around the country shows that three conditions often related — obesity, diabetes and heart disease — can raise the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in elders. The first study, conducted by researchers at the...
A new pill — containing three types of medication — can reduce the chance of heart disease and stroke in patients exhibiting common risk factors for the ailments, according to a study by Canadian...
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington found that residents of assisted living facilities face a greater risk to their bone health than do their...
With the arrival of colder temperatures, shorter days and the prospect of inclement weather, the winter months carry forth an entire rucksack of characteristics inherent to their place in the march of seasons. As the sun rises late and sets early, winter...
Awaiting approval, a novel drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis could stop the harmful progression of the disease in nearly half of those affected by it. Clinical trials have...
What case managers need to know about referring physicians and post-acute providers Discharge planners and case managers may encounter physicians who insist upon making referrals to specific post-acute providers. These physicians may serve as medical...
This e-learning course brings it all together. It explores venues where case managers are practicing; looks at legislative activities that impact the practice; and discusses tools and principles utilized by case managers across the broad healthcare landscape. Earn CEs »