Telemedicine, in-person visits show high diagnostic concordance
Sep 12, 2022
Variance was seen by specialty, with lower concordance for primary care.
Alexa will soon put users in touch with telehealth doctors
Mar 01, 2022
The cost will depend on the patient’s insurance.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, May 4
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 04, 2021
The Pennant Group acquires Texas home care provider … West Virginia home care workers rally for American Jobs Plan … Physicians say telehealth expansion depends on reimbursement
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, March 30
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 30, 2021
Florida Insurer CEO predicts more telehealth and home visits … Study: Preoperational functional status is key in determining home vs. nonhome patient discharge … Idaho program seeks volunteers...
Home care briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 22
Dec 22, 2020
Amedisys welcomes new board member … Toledo area hospital provides in-home care for COVID-19 patients … Oregon and payers negotiate telehealth coverage through mid-2021 … Report recommends steps...
Mail delays could affect prescription deliveries for more than 25% of older adults: poll
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 25, 2020
Potential mail delays could affect the more than 25% of U.S. older adults who rely on mail delivery of medications, which many times is mandated by insurance, according to new research.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, May 19
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 19, 2021
LHC Group expands in Tucson with hospice acquisition … OIG recommends Nashville hospice refund $7.3 million to CMS for noncompliance … AMA urges physicians to lobby Congress for telehealth expansion...
Home Care briefs for Thursday, April 15
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 15, 2021
PACE provider InnovAge appoints CIO … Vantage Hospice expands into palliative care … Study supports value-added approach to telehealth … Comedian John Oliver lampoons long-term elder care
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 2
Dec 02, 2020
‘Gossip bots’ one day may serve as personal caregiver assistants for older adults with dementia … Partnership to increase availability and adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation via a virtual program...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, March 23
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 23, 2021
Only 26% of home care workers have been vaccinated, new poll finds … HHS releases “Telehealth for Providers: What You Need to Know”… A Place for Mom launches campaign aimed at helping...