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Post-Acute Care

Dec 8, 2008 Pat Blaisdell
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Following a hospitalization for injury or illness, many patients require continued medical care, either at home or in a specialized facility. Post-acute care refers to a range of medical care services that support the individual’s continued recovery from illness or management of a chronic illness or disability.

President Appoints Donald Berwick to Head CMS

Jul 19, 2010 Pat Blaisdell
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Using a recess appointment that does not require Senate approval, President Obama has appointed Donald Berwick, M.D., to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Center for Medical Rehabilitation Services and Hospital Services for Continuing Care Annual Conference

Jun 25, 2010 Education
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Rethinking post-acute care—the challenge of reform
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October 28-29, 2010
Huntington Beach, CA

Join your colleagues at this annual gathering dedicated to the post-acute continuum of care. This year's conference envisions the future of post-acute care under health care reform. Agenda features sessions on the bundling payment system, change managment, the CARE Tool, VA models of care, case management and more.