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August 29, 2022
By Sean R. Muldoon, MD, MPH, FCCP, Chief Medical Officer, Kindred Hospitals
Cedar Gate Technologies conducted a review of claims data of ACO beneficiaries treated at LTACHs and SNFs in Las Vegas. They found that readmission rates and Medicare spending were lower for patients who discharged to LTACHs, and lowest for those discharging to Kindred LTACHs specifically. Cedar Gate concluded that LTACHs can deliver improved outcomes and cost savings for complex patients.
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April 27, 2022
By Sean R. Muldoon, MD, MPH, FCCP, Chief Medical Officer, Kindred Hospitals
Throughout the pandemic, many Americans avoided seeking medical attention out of fear of contracting the COVID-19 virus. This was especially true among those with chronic conditions.
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December 15, 2021
By Sean R. Muldoon, MD, MPH, FCCP, Chief Medical Officer, Kindred Hospitals
The American healthcare system, already financially strained and facing demanding demographic changes, has been further challenged over the past two years by the COVID-19 pandemic. This unique situation has revealed areas for improvement and highlighted the importance of health and safety.
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April 19, 2021
By Sean R. Muldoon, MD, MPH, FCCP, Chief Medical Officer, Kindred Hospitals
In today’s intense healthcare environment, partnerships between acute and post-acute providers have been particularly essential. Though all post-acute settings provide value to their most appropriate patient types, they are not all created equal.
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November 4, 2020
By Sean R. Muldoon, MD, MPH, FCCP, Chief Medical Officer, Kindred Hospitals
This guide explores some of the more common experiences of long-haulers, the need for research, the clinical conditions of PICS patients, and the positive role long-term acute care hospitals play in the care of PICS patients.
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August 11, 2020
By Sean R. Muldoon, MD, MPH, FCCP, Chief Medical Officer, Kindred Hospitals
The pandemic has pushed infection control standards to the forefront as patients and providers are counting on advanced protocols to reduce viral spread and prevent further outbreaks. Now more than ever, it’s important for patients to be treated in a care setting that is not only best suited to their medical needs but also upholds the highest federally and clinically-recognized health and safety requirements.
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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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June 5, 2020
By Sean Muldoon, Chief Medical Officer, Kindred Healthcare
A patient’s full recovery is only made possible when they have access to the right clinical expertise necessary to address their unique care needs. Choosing the right care path for critically, chronically ill patients is essential to achieving optimal outcomes for both patients and providers.
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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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