Healthcare Headlines Blog
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June 11, 2020
By Sean R. Muldoon, MD, MPH, FCCP, Chief Medical Officer, Kindred Hospitals
The latest research findings are honing in on the clinical conditions associated with COVID-19, along with the specific care pathways needed for patients, once stabilized, to fully recover. This brief details COVID-19 patient care management strategies and research on how the clinical expertise of LTAC hospitals is uniquely suited for post-COVID patients.
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November 20, 2019
By Sean R. Muldoon, MD, MPH, FCCP, Chief Medical Officer, Kindred Hospitals
By 2030, COPD is projected to be the third most common cause of death and is already the third most common reason for hospital readmission. Because clinical capabilities vary across post-acute settings, it is important to identify downstream partners who can provide expert care for complex pulmonary patients. Take a look at this guide for key strategies to improve outcomes for this at risk population.
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September 23, 2019
By Sean R. Muldoon, MD, MPH, FCCP, Chief Medical Officer, Kindred Hospitals
A recent study indicates that the incidence of sepsis among hospitalized patients is increasing by 8.7% per year.1 Due to the severity of the condition, these patients are at a high risk of returning to an acute care setting to receive the appropriate clinical treatment.
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January 29, 2016
By Kindred Healthcare
Federal Agency Offers $15 Million to Support Aging In Place
In yet another move signaling the federal government's intention to increase home health services, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making $15 million available to test a new model to help seniors age in place.
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As Population Ages, Where Are the Geriatricians?
Geriatrics is one of the few medical specialties in the United States that is contracting even as the need increases, ranking at the bottom of the list of specialties that internal medicine residents choose to pursue.
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