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AGS, AMDA, AMA, AAFP, and AAHPM Offer Guidance to Members on Controlled Substance Prescribing
August 26th, 2010
Five medical societies collaborated to develop a “Tip Sheet on Prescribing for Controlled Substances in Long Term Care.”
American Geriatrics Society, American Medical Directors Association, and the American Medical Association Offer Guidance to Members on Controlled Substance Prescribing;
August 24th, 2010
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS), in collaboration with the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) has developed a “Tip Sheet for Prescribing Controlled Substances in Long Term Care.”
Pivotal Study Finds Link between PTSD and Dementia
August 23rd, 2010
Results of a study reported in the September issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggest that Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a greater risk for dementia than Veterans without PTSD, even those who suffered traumatic injuries during combat.
Mathy Mezey, EdD, RN is First Nurse to Receive the American Geriatrics Society's Nascher/Manning Award for Achievement in Clinical Geriatrics
August 5th, 2010
For her teaching, leadership, and life-long achievement in clinical geriatrics, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) presented Mathy Mezey, EdD, RN, with the Nascher-Manning Award, May 14 at the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando.
Advice from the American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging on Making Sense -- and Making the Most -- of Medicare
July 21st, 2010
Mastering Medicare, with all its parts and choices, may seem like a daunting challenge, especially when you or your loved one first enter the system.
Statement of the American Geriatrics Society Congratulating Dr. Donald M. Berwick Serving as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
July 7th, 2010
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) issued a statement today congratulating Donald M. Berwick, MD serving as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
POLST Program Enables Patients to Document Wishes for End-of-Life Treatment New study Links Program to Lower Rates of Unwanted Hospitalization
July 2nd, 2010
A new multi-state study has found that nursing home patients who participate in a program that enables them to record their wishes for end-of-life treatment are far less likely to receive unwanted hospitalization and medical interventions than are other patients.
With Retroactive 6-Month SGR “Fix” Now Law, Here’s How to Request a June Payment Adjustment
June 25th, 2010
Physicians who billed Medicare for services provided between June 1, when the Sustainable Growth Rate formula–mandated 21% cut in physician payments took effect, and yesterday, when lawmakers retroactively substituted a 2.2% increase for the cut through November 30, must request payment adjustments for the affected period, Medicare announced this morning.
President Signs Law Delaying SGR Cut and Substituting 2.2% Increase for Six Months; AGS Wants to Share Your Stories about SGR With Lawmakers
June 25th, 2010
The House of Representatives yesterday approved legislation to reverse and postpone, through November 30, the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) –mandated 21% cut in Medicare payments to physicians.
American Geriatrics Society Supports Dr. Donald M. Berwick’s Nomination As Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
June 24th, 2010
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced its support for the nomination of Donald M. Berwick, MD, as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
