The misuse of antipsychotic drug is a pervasive problem in American nursing facilities. Misuse causes physical and psychological harm and death to residents and costs many hundreds of millions of dollars annually,[1] both for the drugs … [Read more...] about Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, Part One: How Seven States Cite Antipsychotic Drug Deficiencies
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Recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Working Together to Curb Misuse of Powerful Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
On May 31, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an initiative to reduce the rampant misuse and overuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing facilities. The Center for Medicare Advocacy has been working to educate … [Read more...] about Recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Working Together to Curb Misuse of Powerful Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
June 11, 2012 – Hospitalization and Rehospitalization of Nursing Home Residents
HOSPITALIZATION AND REHOSPITALIZATION OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS 1. Concerns about hospitalization and rehospitalization of nursing home residents • Effects on patients … [Read more...] about June 11, 2012 – Hospitalization and Rehospitalization of Nursing Home Residents
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents Applaud New Federal Campaign to End Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs as Chemical Restraints
Contact: Toby S. Edelman at (202) 293-5760 tedelman@medicareadvocacy.org Washington, DC – Advocates for nursing home residents who have been working for many years to eliminate all misuse of antipsychotic drugs for nursing home … [Read more...] about Advocates for Nursing Home Residents Applaud New Federal Campaign to End Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs as Chemical Restraints
Investing in Our Future: Strengthening Medicare for 2012 and Beyond
This year brings another election season, another Congressional session, and another opportunity to fortify Medicare, both for those who rely on it now and for future generations. Medicare has been strengthened during the past few years. … [Read more...] about Investing in Our Future: Strengthening Medicare for 2012 and Beyond
New Initiatives to Improve Services for Dual Eligibles
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced several new initiatives focused on improving care for people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligibles). Two initiatives relate to providing fully … [Read more...] about New Initiatives to Improve Services for Dual Eligibles
More Nurses in Nursing Homes Would Mean Fewer Patients Headed to Hospitals
Nursing home residents are frequently hospitalized. Residents who have recently been admitted from the hospital are frequently rehospitalized.[1] Many of these hospitalizations, which "can cause discomfort for residents, anxiety for … [Read more...] about More Nurses in Nursing Homes Would Mean Fewer Patients Headed to Hospitals
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Medicare Platform: Principles to Improve Medicare for All Beneficiaries Now and In the Future 2. Reduce Ongoing Barriers to Care 3. Improve Traditional Medicare Improve and simplify Medicare. Don’t privatize … [Read more...] about Medicare Reform
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The Center for Medicare Advocacy is Celebrating 30 years of advancing fair access to Medicare and quality health care. Please help us meet our goal of $80,000 for the Medicare Advocacy Fund by June 30 to ensure a strong start to our next … [Read more...] about Donate to the Center