Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, 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
AGS Spotlight
AGS Spotlight
Caring for Older Adults with HIV and AIDS
01/16/2012
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Roughly half of all Americans infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) will be 50 years of age or older by 2015.
01/16/2012
Healthcare Reform Has Much to Offer Seniors and the Healthcare Professionals Who Care for Them
05/20/2010
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
There’s no doubt that the new reform law has much to offer seniors and geriatrics healthcare professionals.
05/20/2010
AGS Spotlight
AGS Spotlight
Do Your Part to Achieve High-Quality, Patient-Centered Care
11/15/2011
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care launched an initiative to ensure that those with advanced illnesses receive the care they need and want.
11/15/2011
AoA Programs Offer Seniors and Their Caregivers More Essential Services, Right in their Communities
03/18/2010
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
At a time when many states are limiting the availability of services, AoA programs for older adults and their caregivers are more important than ever.
03/18/2010
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
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