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Curious what we're listening to? This recent podcast with Amanda C. Chen and Health Affairs is quite good. It's all about the newly released Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ownership data and its weaknesses. 👉 Here's the link to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/eDbZbKPh Just published in March 2024, the article this #podcast is based on is entitled, "New CMS Nursing Home Ownership Data: Major Gaps And Discrepancies." The published article looks into why nursing home ownership has become increasingly complicated. One reason: "the growth of facilities owned by institutional investors such as private equity (PE) firms and real estate investment trusts (#REITs). We agree: "Transparent ownership data are fundamental to understanding the adequacy of public payments to provide patient care, enable policy makers to make timely decisions, and evaluate nursing home quality." Co authors of this piece: Robert J. Skinner, Robert Tyler Braun, R. Tamara Konetzka, David G. Stevenson, and our very own committee member, David Grabowski. 👉 You can also read our Action Plan dedicated to this very topic: https://lnkd.in/eUQFEPkR #movingforward #nursinghomes #seniorliving #eldercare #aging #transparency #olderadults

This week, we’re #celebrating PillMap as the most recent recipient of the esteemed AECorner Seal of Approval. The PillMap story began with Kimber Westmore and her family feeling overwhelmed as caregivers. Caring for multiple grandparents with complex health conditions and shifting medication regimens sent them back and forth to the hospital, shattering the family’s peace of mind. Store-bought pill dispensers weren't enough; they needed a system. Sticky notes evolved into a homemade "PillMap," a visual guide that tracked medications, schedules, and quantities. The effectiveness Kimber saw sparked requests from others, igniting a passion to help more families. Thus, PillMap was born. This isn't just a medication organizer; it's peace of mind. Kimber and her staff understand the physical and emotional challenges of caregiving, and PillMap tackles them head-on. The PillMap Mission: Accurate Medication Management: Whether for aging parents, spouses, or children, PillMap simplifies medication schedules for caregivers and patients alike. Affordability: Kimber and her family know medical bills can be overwhelming. PillMap is accessible to everyone. Support and Resources: From practical tips to Kimber's personal experiences, PillMap Resources offers the guidance and encouragement you need. Emergency Preparedness: The PillMap system simplifies medication information gathering in crucial times, ensuring your loved one receives the best possible care. How to use PillMap: 1. Fill in personal and medication details. 2. Add pills, with names, dosages, and times. 3. Securely close the compartments. 4. Track overall pill counts by time of day. 5. Share pictures with caregivers for coordinated care. 6. Place PillMap in a convenient location for daily use and emergencies. Kimber knows PillMap works because she and her family used it first. Now, it's your turn to experience the peace of mind that comes with empowered caregiving. Join PillMap on this journey to a healthier, happier future for you and your loved ones. Remember, you're not alone. PillMap is here to help. Purchase PillMap here: https://lnkd.in/g5wq2K-T Don’t forget to use discount code AEC10 for 10% off your purchase. #AECorner #SealofApproval #Tested #Trusted #approved

This week, we’re #celebrating PillMap as the most recent recipient of the esteemed AECorner Seal of Approval. The PillMap story began with Kimber Westmore and her family feeling overwhelmed as caregivers. Caring for multiple grandparents with complex health conditions and shifting medication regimens sent them back and forth to the hospital, shattering the family’s peace of mind. Store-bought pill dispensers weren't enough; they needed a system. Sticky notes evolved into a homemade "PillMap," a visual guide that tracked medications, schedules, and quantities. The effectiveness Kimber saw sparked requests from others, igniting a passion to help more families. Thus, PillMap was born. This isn't just a medication organizer; it's peace of mind. Kimber and her family understand the physical and emotional challenges of caregiving, and PillMap tackles them head-on. The PillMap Mission: Accurate Medication Management: Whether for aging parents, spouses, or children, PillMap simplifies medication schedules for caregivers and patients alike. Affordability: Kimber and her family know medical bills can be overwhelming. PillMap is accessible to everyone. Support and Resources: From practical tips to Kimber's personal experiences, PillMap Resources offers the guidance and encouragement you need. Emergency Preparedness: The PillMap system simplifies medication information gathering in crucial times, ensuring your loved one receives the best possible care. How to use PillMap: 1. Fill in personal and medication details. 2. Add pills, with names, dosages, and times. 3. Securely close the compartments. 4. Track overall pill counts by time of day. 5. Share pictures with caregivers for coordinated care. 6. Place PillMap in a convenient location for daily use and emergencies. Kimber knows PillMap works because she and her family used it first. Now, it's your turn to experience the peace of mind that comes with empowered caregiving. Join PillMap on this journey to a healthier, happier future for you and your loved ones. Remember, you're not alone. PillMap is here to help. Purchase PillMap here: https://lnkd.in/g6zbsHuM Don’t forget to use discount code AEC10 for 10% off your purchase. #AECorner #SealofApproval #Tested #Trusted #approved

Healththink Post#32. I have said this before, and I'll say it again. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is our best model to address siloed healthcare, keep people healthy (not sick), and help people live longer and better lives. I am a big fan of value-based care in theory, but the devil is often in the details. PACE is a model that actually works. It improves outcomes, reduces costs, and wraps into one the best of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid Long-term services and supports. Physician care, hospital care, pharmacy, supplemental benefits, home health, transportation, home care, adult day-services, assisted living, and nursing care are all under one capitated umbrella that is known to deliver greater than 95% patient satisfaction. #Cicero #healthcare

We need nursing homes to stay open. We need assisted living and personal care communities to stay open. But many are closing their doors. Every older adult needing nursing home care has a legal right to protect assets and pay for that care with Medicaid. But for every resident on Medicaid, the nursing homes lose money every day. The state sets a Medicaid rate to pay nursing homes, but the rate does not keep up with inflation. As the ranks of older adults swell, care facilities are under pressure. In this episode of the Later in Life Planning Show, Zachary Shamberg, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association , explains Medicaid rates, workforce challenges, government mandates, and solutions that he brings to policy makers. https://lnkd.in/gfUbeFxU

As lawmakers in the Maine Legislature consider the issues facing long term care providers, there is another way. https://lnkd.in/gdfXQBy5 How Avel eCare Senior Care can help address long term care sustainability: ✅ Telemedicine is a turn-key solution that can begin to address improved resident care. ✅ Partnering with our talented team can save staff time and develop greater efficiencies in the workplace. ✅ By treating in place and increasing census, telemedicine support from Avel helps maximize the efficiency of the local nursing teams. ✅ Telemedicine provides long-term sustainability and support for your workforce and residents. https://lnkd.in/gdfXQBy5 Gov. Janet Mills Maine Health Care Association AHCA/NCAL Health and Aging Policy Fellowship LeadingAge STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERIVCES

Do you have questions regarding how to cover the costs of long-term care? Trio Healthcare can provide answers, and we can even help you navigate the Medicaid application process. Check out our blog, "Know How to Navigate Medicaid Eligibility for Nursing Home Care in Virginia." Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3UH3zy2 #TurnToTrio #LongTermCare #SeniorCare

The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) includes a bundled payment for all costs associated with a 30 day episode of care. This will also include the possible SNF and Home Health payments that could occur after one of the five included surgical conditions. Is your SNF or Home Health Agency ready for partnering with the hospitals? Check out this article and review your organization's readiness for partnership. https://okt.to/vh2tA9

Advice To Help You Navigate The Journey Caring for aging parents can be challenging and exhausting. We understand that you want the best for them, but it can be overwhelming to handle everything on your own. With Indequest, your aging parent can have their own dedicated nurse to competently and compassionately assist with navigating their healthcare needs. https://flip.it/DDkqzH