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Physicians and Advanced Practitioners Specializing in Nursing Home Care, 2012-2015.

Authors :
Ryskina, Kira L.
Polsky, Daniel
Werner, Rachel M.
Source :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association. 11/28/2017, Vol. 318 Issue 20, p2040-2042. 3p. 1 Chart, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses research regarding the prevalence of nursing home specialists in American between 2012 and 2015, and it mentions a strategy for improving medical care which involves the employment of medical professionals who specialize in treating hospitalized patients. Nursing home care costs and quality are addressed, along with U.S. Medicare health insurance fee-for-service billing and the claim that 21 percent of the nursing home clinicians in 2015 were nursing home specialists.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
318
Issue :
20
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126496573
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2017.13378