Application period opens today for next $20M in provider relief … Major insurers emphasizing access to home healthcare benefits as they push new Medicare Advantage options … OTs’ expertise could...
More news for Friday, Feb. 4
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 04, 2022
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests to be covered through Medicare … 2022 Top Workplaces USA includes organizations with ties to long-term care industry … HUD asked to reconsider approach to service values...
More news for Friday, Jan. 27
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2023
Headwinds may stall CCRC recovery, Fitch Ratings says … Turnover rates among assisted living staff hold steady for most operators: report … FDA advisory committee votes on proposed COVID-19 vaccine...
Study: COVID-19-related ‘cocooning’ worsens well-being of seniors
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 27, 2021
Cocooning, the practice of staying home and avoiding social interaction, is a natural reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, it may be detrimental to the physical and mental health of seniors...
With pandemic easing up, it’s time for home care providers to practice self-care, doctor offers
By
Liza Berger
Apr 12, 2021
As the pandemic wanes, home care providers and their patients can practice self-care to recover from the emotional toll the public health emergency has taken
Amubarvimab plus romlusevimab safe, effective for COVID-19
Apr 19, 2023
It reduces the risk for hospitalizations and/or deaths for nonhospitalized patients who are at high risk for clinical progression.
Adenoviral-based COVID-19 vaccines may up short-term CV risk
Aug 23, 2022
An increased incidence of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism were seen in the second week after first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
Single dose of AZD7442 effectively prevents COVID-19
Apr 22, 2022
A relative risk reduction of 82.8% was seen in symptomatic COVID-19 at extended follow-up of a median of six months.
Simnotrelvir shortens time to resolution of symptoms in COVID-19
Jan 18, 2024
On day 5, the decrease in viral load from baseline was greater in the simnotrelvir group versus the placebo group.
Association head to home and hospice providers: Stay vigilant on compliance as demand increases
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 07, 2021
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) warned members Thursday to remain on top of laws and regulations as more care moves into homes.