Site of death on the hospital versus nursing home of Medicare skilled nursing facility residents admitted under MedicareEs part a benefit

Article Abstract:

The aim of the study is to determine skilled nursing facility (SNF) patient and facility characteristics associated with death in hospital rather than a nursing home (NH). The study concluded that the patients and facility characteristics predict site death of Medicare NH patients, but in-hospital death rather than NH death varies geographically and is associated with higher daily Medicare payment.

Outcome and process assessment (Health Care), Outcome and process assessment (Medical care)

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Effectiveness of a group outpatient visit model for chronically I11 older health maintenance organization members: A 2-year randomized trial of the cooperative health care clinic

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of cooperative health care clinic ((CHCC) group outpatient model for chronically ill, older health maintenance organization (HMO) patients with usual care. The CHCC model resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency visits, increased patient satisfaction, and self-efficacy, but no effect on outpatient use, health or functional status.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Medical Centers, Hospital and medical service plans, Geriatric Research

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Evaluation of nationally mandated drug use reviews to improve patient safety in nursing homes: A natural experiment

Article Abstract:

A study analyzing whether nationally required drug use reviews, reduce exposure to inappropriate medications in nursing homes, is presented. Results indicate that, postpolicy declines were noted in nursing home use of potentially inappropriate medications, but the decrease cannot be solely attributed to the national drug use reviews.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Usage, Laws, regulations and rules, Prevention, Medication errors, Socialized medicine

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