Pandemic-related home health waivers likely to continue through 2021
By
Liza Berger
Jan 27, 2021
Good news for providers: The Public Health Emergency (PHE) is likely to last until the end of 2021, according to a Jan. 22 letter to governors from Norris Cochran, the acting secretary of the Department...
Next Online Forum shares how to adapt telehealth, pest control during pandemic
Sep 01, 2020
The effects of pandemic telehealth and pest control in senior living and skilled nursing will be the focus of the McKnight’s Online Forum, COVID-19 Update VII, on Thursday, Sept. 10. Attendees can...
Older adults have mixed views of telehealth for consultations, chronic care, poll finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2018
More than half of older adults in a recent poll said they would be comfortable using a live video service such as Skype for a medication consultation or for ongoing management of a chronic condition, although...
3 reasons to keep offering video visits even after the pandemic
By
Karen O’Hern
Nov 12, 2020
Video calls have gained traction during the pandemic. When our communities start to open, visitation rules begin to relax, and families and friends can get together again, will we keep in place these video...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 26
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 26, 2021
Home Care Pulse acquires provider of online training for post-acute care … Seattle and union leaders coordinate vaccination site … Massachusetts Health Care features telehealth parity requirement
Smartphone-only internet tied to lower patient portal use
Aug 05, 2021
When adjusting for smartphone-only use, low income was tied to lower likelihood of using a patient portal.
Business briefs for Wednesday, July 8
Jul 08, 2020
CMS getting concerned about mounting telehealth charges … Pandemic has wiped out more than 3 million small businesses … Reduced patient volume likely to curb hospital transfers
Telehealth program focuses on COVID-positive patients discharged from hospitals
By
Joe Jancsurak
Nov 13, 2020
COVID-positive patients at some Texas hospitals now can be treated and monitored at home throughout their recoveries as part of a program through Dallas-based TheraCare Home Health, part of the Cantex...
One-third of seniors may buy tech to support coordinated care delivery: report
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 12, 2021
Almost 33% of adults aged 65 or more years are considering purchasing cloud-based technology that supports coordinated care delivery, according to a new report from Parks Associates, “COVID-19: Impact...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 7
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 07, 2021
Mayo study could support CMS expansion of telehealth … Fauci says data from Israel supports third COVID-19 booster … FDA clears blood circulation device to prevent bed sores