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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Health Leaders | Nursing

Lisa Greim, 65, a retired writer in Arvada, Colorado, pushed back against elderspeak recently when she enrolled in Medicare drug coverage. That person can respond, "This is the way I usually talk, but I can change it." The New Old Age is produced through a partnership with The New York Times.

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How CMS’ TEAM Initiative Helps Prevent Surgical Readmissions With Better Wound Care

Relias

Reducing hospital readmissions is a critical area of healthcare improvement that can significantly impact both financial standing and patient outcomes. Patients unplanned returns to the hospital after discharge drive up costs, disrupt recovery, and reflect gaps in care.

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Care Coordination: The Key to Improving Patient Outcomes

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What is care coordination? Coordination of care is the process of organizing and integrating health care services for patients across care settings and providers.