HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In 2010, the Affordable Care Act officially and broadly authorized self-directed services for Medicaid recipients. These successful projects evolved further into Medicaid demonstration programs and in 2005, the Deficit Reduction Act authorized two more avenues for states to offer a self-directed option. Today, more than 1.5

Elder Care 97

Elder Care Medicaid Medicaid Health Outcomes 97

AIHC

APRIL 12, 2022

In fact, opioid prescriptions for pain management in older adults increased ninefold from 1995 to 2010. Opioid Pain Medicines Persistent pain is typically another challenging condition of growing old. Illicit Drugs These may include the use of cocaine, or heroin, among others. What Can Be Done to Address Elderly Addiction?

Medical Personnel 52

Medical Personnel COVID-19 Hospitals Elder Care 52

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The Burden of Falls on Older Adults Between 2010 and 2020, the U.S. As individuals get older, reductions in strength and balance increase the risk of an unexpected fall, with substantial implications for individuals and population health. population of those 65 and older grew by more than a third.

Elder Care 59

Elder Care Hospitals Telemedicine 59

C&M Health Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

Section 1001 of the Act delays the 4% Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) sequester for two years, through the end of calendar year 2024. The Act makes several changes to “sequestration” (the automatic reduction of certain federal spending by a uniform percentage) of the Medicare program.

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Medicaid Medicaid Medicare Medicare 104