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Federal and state governments should incorporate LTSS service plans in EHR.
Preventable injuries caused by medical errors are widespread and costly, with estimates as high as one million injuries per year.
Any efforts to address medical malpractice concerns should begin with a patient-centered focus on reducing errors and promoting fair compensation.
Meeting the health care needs of older adults will become increasingly important as the population continues to age.
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Prescription Drugs">Prescription Drugs
- Prescription Drugs">Prescription Drugs
The average Medicare Part D enrollee takes 4.5 prescription medications on a regular basis.
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Dementia Treatment">Dementia Treatment
- Dementia Treatment">Dementia Treatment
According to current estimates, more than five million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia.
Research has shown that most people do not receive the type of care they want in their final months of life.
To ensure that people are afforded every opportunity to make informed decisions about end-of-life care and to understand the range of medical and palliative options, th