Study: Addressing social determinants of health in management of blood pressure improves outcomes for...
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 20, 2021
A study about the ways to improve hypertension and diabetes among isolated patients in Kenya has very practical applications in the United States, the study’s author told McKnight’s Home Care Daily.
New legislation would pave the way for better in-home wound care
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Diane Eastabrook
Jul 19, 2021
A bipartisan team of senators introduced legislation Thursday that would provide cutting-edge technologies and treatment options for in-home wound care.
Study: Home healthcare reduced hospital readmissions for diabetic patients
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 01, 2021
Home healthcare following a hospital stay is key for diabetic seniors, according to a new report by Rutgers University.
Home care advocates press Congress on Choose Home, Build Back Better
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 15, 2021
Home care advocates and a union representing home care workers are turning up the heat on Congress to pass legislation that would expand the home care industry and boost wages for its workers.
Home Care briefs for Monday, April 19
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 19, 2021
Telehealth could threaten small, primary care practices … FCC opens application process for telehealth … Center for Medicare Advocacy: home healthcare coverage falling short
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, April 21
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 21, 2021
Howard County, PA, physician pays $600K fine for Medicare fraud … Tech company partners with hospitals to provide secure telehealth … Health systems embrace virtual streaming … Traditions Health...
Home Care briefs for Thursday, Sept. 30
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 30, 2021
AidQuest launches expert live chat platform for home care industry … ADA calls on Congress to oppose Medicare Part B dental benefit … CDC reports booster side effects mirror those of second vaccination
Home Care briefs for Monday, May 10
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 10, 2021
Physician indicted in $6M Medicare fraud scheme tied to home health clinics … St. Croix Hospice adds to leadership team … AMN Healthcare acquires tech platform Synzi
New NPHI policy chief: Time is ripe for hospice and other community-based services
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Diane Eastabrook
May 18, 2021
The new chief policy officer for the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) told McKnight’s Home Care Daily he’s cautiously optimistic hospice providers will benefit from...
Florida home healthcare firms linked to $308M in fraudulent claims in federal crackdown
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 21, 2021
A massive federal crackdown on healthcare fraud in Florida last week snared 52 providers including home healthcare firms.