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“Hospitals should be a place you go into and get the care you need, regardless of whether you’re struggling to afford your rent, the color of your skin, or what else is going on in the world around you.” – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed an update to Medicare policies for inpatient hospitals and long-term care hospitals. This proposed rule would address social determinants of health, strengthen emergency preparedness, and improve maternal health for historically underserved and under-resourced communities. Read more: https://go.cms.gov/4a2PPBN #Healthcare

🚨 Essential Reading Alert! 🚨 The Bipartisan Policy Center's latest report, "The Future of Acute Hospital Care at Home," is a must-read. It offers crucial recommendations for immediate and long-term policy reforms to enhance the CMS #HospitalAtHome program. Key takeaway: Congress should extend the #AHCaH model for five more years before it expires at the end of this year. We wholeheartedly support this call to action! Check out the report and join the conversation on how we can transform acute care. https://lnkd.in/gGsxJ22A

Important new brief out of the Bipartisan Policy Center: "The Future of Acute Hospital Care at Home" To ensure beneficiaries can continue to receive various levels of care in their preferred settings, the BPC brief provides immediate-term federal policy reform recommendations for the potential reauthorization of the Acute Hospital Care at Home model, including extending the waiver for five years, while outlining key issues for policymakers to consider as further data emerges. Recommendations largely align with: --Facilitating appropriate uptake and participation in the model; --Gathering evidence on the model to support high value, equitable, and comprehensive care; and --Ensuring program integrity and patient and caregiver safety. BPC spoke with a number of stakeholders in preparation for this brief, including several Coalition members. Review and share with your network: https://lnkd.in/gGsxJ22A #HospitalAtHome #HomeHealth

Good policy at work and delivering results.

ChartSpan's #Medicare claims data is in--and we're excited for the results! Medicare patients who enrolled in our Chronic Care Management program saw: ✅ A 21% reduction in overall healthcare costs ✅ 20% fewer ED visits ✅ A 52% decrease in 30-day hospital readmissions If you'd like to learn more about how #CCM can help patients lower their risk of hospitalization, check out all of the claims data here: https://lnkd.in/ehpCet_s

Dignity in healthcare, and particularly in the care of the elderly, is seen as a basic human right, as is the right not to be harmed in the course of care. But are these rights counteracting each other? This article explores the relationship between the management of clinical risk and the provision of dignified care to older people on acute hospital wards in the NHS. It shows that the care relationship between staff and their patients can be negatively affected by risk management practices that seek to eliminate the inherent uncertainties of clinical care. Ironically, it seems the management of clinical risk can pose a challenge to maintaining dignified care for older people. Check out the full article here: https://buff.ly/3TAJW8M

FACT: Esteemed organizations like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services affirm that home health care is "just as effective as care provided in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities." https://bit.ly/443En7M Staffed by licensed and proficient professionals, home health agencies offer a comprehensive array of services similar to those available in institutional settings, but in a more personalized and relaxed environment. Moreover, beyond their medical expertise, home health professionals conduct thorough assessments of a patient's additional needs, such as medication management and injury prevention strategies, fostering a holistic approach to the delivery of patient care. It's important to note that not all home health agencies maintain the same standards of quality. Prospective recipients of home healthcare are advised to consult Medicare's Home Health Compare website to identify reputable agencies in their area. https://bit.ly/3JmfOZW Additionally, verifying the licensure and Medicare certification of the chosen provider is essential to ensure compliance with federal health and safety regulations. #homehealthmythsandfacts #homehealthcareisqualitycare

Have you seen Medicare Advantage plans waiving the three-day hospital stay requirement? How has it impacted patient care and access to needed facilities? LINK TO BLOG: https://lnkd.in/e2bbdhEQ #MedicareCoverage #SkilledNursingFacilities #HealthcareAdvocacy #MedicareAdvocacy #PatientCare

So what does it take to meet a 5-star quality metric set by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for nursing homes across the nation? The CMS Quality rating system gives nursing homes a rating between 1 and 5 stars, those with 5 stars (like us 👍🏼) are considered to have ‘much above average’ quality. There is also the ‘Overall’ rating for each nursing home, which includes three domains: health inspections, staffing and quality measures — in which 4 of 5 of our nursing homes also have ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Only the Top 10% of the country’s nursing homes earn a 5-Star Overall Rating. Choosing the right nursing home for your loved one is among the most difficult decisions you will ever need to make in life. Aside from the metrics evaluated by CMS, there are other characteristics that are just as important and you will need to rely on your own instincts: trust, integrity, transparency, compassion, kindness, familial connection, and assurance that your Mom, Dad, Abuelita (Grandma), among others, are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. If you’re thinking about long-term care or short term rehab options, call 646-694-6680 for admissions or visit the links in our press release to learn more.

Join us tomorrow (Thursday, Aug 22 at 12 pm PST / 3 pm EST) for an in-depth exploration of critical legislative developments that are reshaping the landscape of primary care. Our upcoming discussion will cover a wide array of key legislative proposals, including: HR 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act HR 7681 - Primary Care and Virtual Care Affordability Act HR 3836 - Medicaid Primary Care Enhancement Act S.628 - Primary Care Enhancement Act (HSAs) S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act The Pay PCPs Act ONC CEHRT Program: HTI-1 Top Takeaways from CMS Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) Proposed Rule for CY 2025 🗓️ Mark your calendars and join us for a session filled with crucial updates and actionable insights. 🔗 Secure your space today - https://ow.ly/5QGA50T1slV #PrimaryCare #LegislativeDevelopments #HealthcarePolicy #HealthcareInsights #ElationHealth