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Reducing Avoidable Hospitalizations for Nursing Facility Residents

[03/19/12]

Posted on March 19, 2012 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice

Written by: Selby, Todd J.

As a means of improving care to residents residing in Medicare/Medicaid nursing facilities, CMS announced on March 15, 2012 an initiative to help reduce avoidable hospitalizations.  Organizations interested in participating in this initiative must submit an application to CMS by June 14, 2012. The goal of the initiative is to improve care for residents... READ MORE

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