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Chronic use of sleeping medications, particularly benzodiazepines, is associated with an increase in all-cause mortality, and should be avoided if at all possible.
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This well-designed, randomized, controlled trial, which included a sham arm, showed no evidence for the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat the symptomatic, cognitive, and behavioral sequelae of postconcussion syndrome in soldiers after combat-related mild traumatic brain injury.
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Hemicraniectomy in Older Patients with Large Middle Cerebral Artery Infarcts Reduces Mortality
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Patient sitters are a somewhat controversial strategy for reducing patient falls, with many administrators arguing that the cost of paying someone to sit in a room and watch a patient all day cannot be justified.
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Patients released from one hospital and readmitted to another within 30 days are more likely to die within the next month than those readmitted to the same hospital, according to a study from Canada.
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WellCare Health Plans case managers meet face to face with dual eligible members and conduct an assessment that looks at the individuals living environment and social support system, as well as medical and behavioral health issues.
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Network Health is participating in a demonstration project that integrates Medicare and Medicaid benefits for individuals ages 21 to 64.
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A common refrain of ED administrators is that when it comes to patient flow, there is only so much they can do to eliminate wait times when the upper floors cannot quickly accommodate admissions from the ED.
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Individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid have complex medical and social service needs, and many also have behavioral health issues, making coordination of care a challenge.
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UCares care coordinators are the hub for communication among providers treating the Minneapolis health plans dual eligible members enrolled in one of two care plans depending on their age.