Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD

Impact of Healthcare Reform on Today’s Medicare Beneficiaries—And on Those Who Care for Them
06/16/2010
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
As a result of healthcare reform, physicians who care for older adults are tasked with educating themselves and aiding their patients.
06/16/2010
Advancing Advance Directives
01/20/2010
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Responses to the article “Advancing Advance Directives” by Dr. Richard Stefanacci.
01/20/2010
Advancing Advance Directives
09/20/2009
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD; Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
There is concern that proposed changes in hospice reimbursements could somehow result in a decrease in access for patients in need of hospice.
09/20/2009
The Pains of Pain Management Today
09/03/2009
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
There are many barriers that stand in the way of proper treatment for older adults with pain.
09/03/2009
Medicare Update
Medicare Update
Looking Ahead to Issues Affecting Geriatric Care in 2014
12/09/2013
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
The year 2014 is sure to be significant for geriatric healthcare providers for a number of reasons.
12/09/2013
Medicare Update
Medicare Update
Care Coordination Today: What, Why, Who, Where, and How?
03/15/2013
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD; Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Care coordination is helps ensure that the patient’s needs and preferences for health services and information sharing are met over time.
03/15/2013
Medicare Update
Medicare Update
Moving Into 2013: Major Issues Facing Geriatric Care Providers
01/21/2013
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD; Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Providers who are able and willing to deliver outcomes for which they will be held accountable will benefit.
01/21/2013
Medicare Update
Medicare Update
Medicare’s Push for More “Skin in the Game”
06/18/2012
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Medicare is looking to have patients and providers decrease healthcare costs by controlling use of services and by increasing their financial responsibility.
06/18/2012
Special Article
Special Article
Caring for Older Adults at 30,000 Feet
05/16/2012
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
As an increasingly aging population takes to the skies, the management of health issues inflight will increase.
05/16/2012
Medicare Update
Medicare Update
Improving the Care of “Dual Eligibles”— What’s Ahead
09/13/2011
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD; Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
As health outcomes and longevity improve, Medicare and Medicaid will be responsible for meeting the needs of an ever larger population.
09/13/2011