Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Among stresses facing people at least 50 years of age, health care costs rank top of mind compared with other issues like long-term care, health insurance, Social Security, taxes, and being read to retire. Note that projected health care costs in retirement grew 23% in the four years prior to 2018, according to EBRI.

Long Term Care 116

Long Term Care Insurance Appointments Tests 116

Health Populi

APRIL 8, 2019

As if that top-line number isn’t enough to sober one up, there are two more caveats: (1) the $285K figure doesn’t include long-term care, dental services and over-the-counter medicines; and, (2) it’s an after-tax number. And, it bears repeating, that no long-term care costs are added into this number.

Long Term Care 108

Long Term Care Medication Insurance 108

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The second table details medical spending by category: hospital care, professional services (doctors, dentists, and other professionals), residential and personal care, home care, long-term care, and the retail sales of medical products: namely, prescription drugs, durable medical equipment, and disposable supplies.

Long Term Care 79

Long Term Care Insurance Hospital Medication 79

Relias

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Staff turnover Turnover adds pressure to patients and their families and hinders providers from delivering optimal dementia care. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society analyzed data from 13,631 nursing homes from October 2018 through September 2019.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Follow-Up Communication Patient Care 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 14, 2022

In direct response to the significant challenges experienced by long term care (LTC) facilities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its commitment to improving safety and quality of care. Background .

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant Patient Safety Patient Experience 52

Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

Since 2016, fewer patients with severe wounds have received care in long-term care hospitals, and more patients have gone to less costly facilities like inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities. billion in fiscal year 2018. billion in fiscal year 2018. billion in fiscal year 2016 to $2.01

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Long Term Care Patient Satisfaction Best Practices 52

Health Populi

JANUARY 18, 2021

Sleep has been a key theme at CES, which I began to note in 2018 in this post on prescribing sleep for health at CES. CES 2021 featured a growing array of aging-tech to aid people in staying in their homes longer to avoid admission into long-term care facilities. Sleep-as-medicine for all ages.

Hospital 77

Hospital Acute Care Patient Experience Vital Signs 77