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Study explores ways of reducing rehospitalization rate among elderly patients |
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011 09:15 |
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 A recent study conducted by researchers at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center has found that the number of elderly patients who return to the hospital after discharge has risen significantly over the years. The paper, which appears in the current issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, revealed that more Medicare beneficiaries are experiencing rehospitalization within 30 days of leaving.
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Transitional care may help reduce rate of rehospitalization among chronically ill patients |
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Monday, 13 June 2011 07:16 |
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 Many studies have revealed high rates of hospital readmissions among some populations of Medicare beneficiaries. Recent statistics suggest that as many as one in five patients returns to the hospital within a month of being discharged.
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Study compares quality of treatments for cancer among VHA and Medicare beneficiaries |
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Thursday, 09 June 2011 09:02 |
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 Older Americans who are turning 65 or older are often advised to do plenty of research on insurance for seniors before choosing a plan. Recently, researchers from Harvard Medical School compared the quality of cancer care provided by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Medicare. The team published its findings in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Substance abuse among older Americans is a growing concern, experts say |
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Wednesday, 08 June 2011 10:49 |
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Entering the age of retirement can be a challenging transition in many ways. For most people, finances are a major issue. Older Americans are staying in the workforce longer than previous generations, who traditionally left their jobs after turning 65, and are trying to save as much money as possible in order to cover future necessities. Building a nest egg to help cover the cost of health needs such as long term care could save a great deal of stress in the coming years, not to mention doing research on insurance for seniors.
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Organizations announce study to help reduce the number of rehospitalizations |
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Thursday, 02 June 2011 06:53 |
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A national study to identify best practices that aim to reduce hospital readmissions was recently announced by Delta Health Technologies. The company will be partnering with the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), the Home Health Quality Improvement National Campaign, the Forum of State Associations and research firm Fazzi Associates.
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