Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD

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
Encouraging Patients to Get H1N1 and Other Vaccinations Is Imperative; (Full title Below)
01/20/2010
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Although the flu vaccine has been conclusively shown to lessen both the risk and the severity of influenza, one-third of older adults don’t get it.
01/20/2010
AGS Spotlight
AGS Spotlight
Tube Feeding in End-Stage Dementia: Shifting the Conversation From Emotional to Rational Decision-Making
07/02/2013
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Geriatricians and other healthcare professionals who care for older adults with dementia are often confronted with difficult questions and issues.
07/02/2013
AGS Spotlight
AGS Spotlight
New AGS Guide Offers Useful Information on the Management of Psychotic Disorders and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia in Older Adults
09/13/2011
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
The incidence of psychotic disorders and neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia in later life is substantial.
09/13/2011
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
AGS Spotlight
AGS Spotlight
Making Wise Healthcare Decisions: Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question
03/15/2013
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Encouraging older patients, and their family caregivers, to play active roles in health and healthcare decisions is an integral part of being healthcare providers.
03/15/2013
AGS Spotlight
AGS Spotlight
AGS Annual Scientific Meeting Has Much to Offer Clinicians
07/21/2011
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Led by experts in a wide range of areas, the session examined the state of the art of caring for older adults.
07/21/2011
Proposed Healthcare Reforms Would Enhance Care of Older Adults
11/10/2009
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
I hope you’ll join the AGS in its continued efforts on behalf of key provisions that will enhance care for America’s older adults.
11/10/2009
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
Departments
Departments
AGS Welcomes New President Barbara Resnick
05/23/2011
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
The AGS has a history of recognizing the unique strengths, talents, and perspectives of interdisciplinary professionals.
05/23/2011