Home-based dialysis gives patients, clinicians more treatment options, nephrologist says
By
Adam Healy
Aug 30, 2024
Facilities may be the traditional setting for dialysis, but emerging home-based treatments present an opportunity to rethink kidney care.
Researcher eyes assisted living as base for testing AI-powered dementia screening technology
By
Adam Healy
Aug 15, 2024
Growing enrollment in Medicare Advantage shows no signs of slowing down, according to a new analysis by KFF.
Home health earns top scores in key quality reporting measures
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Adam Healy
Aug 21, 2024
Home health achieved the best results in two quality measures: discharge to community and Medicare spending per beneficiary.
Meet Elizabeth Wheatley, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
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Adam Healy
Jul 26, 2024
Elizabeth Wheatley, RN, vice president of resident care at Benchmark Living in Waltham, MA, is a Veteran VIP honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Meet Diane Johnson, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Adam Healy
Jul 18, 2024
Diane Johnson, regional director of operations at LiveWell Centers in North Wales, PA, is a Veteran VIP honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Continuing telehealth flexibilities is worth the cost, researchers say
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Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
While continuing telehealth flexibilities may bring additional costs for providers and taxpayers, the benefits are worth the price, researchers said.
Hybrid-virtual home care model improves outcomes for veterans who live in remote locations
By
Adam Healy
May 23, 2024
An experimental virtual home care model achieved positive outcomes for community-dwelling veterans who live far from VA facilities.
Proposed HOPE tool seeks to fill hospice data gaps but needs tweaking, experts say
By
Adam Healy
Jun 04, 2024
The HOPE tool aims to close data gaps surrounding end-of-life care, there is more work to be done to improve hospice quality reporting.
Meet Carol Gordon, 2024 Spirit Award winner
By
Adam Healy
Jun 30, 2024
Carol Gordon, resident care associate at Benchmark Senior Living’s The Village at Willow Crossings in Waltham, MA, is a Spirit Award winner in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Be innovative to reap rewards from HHVBP model, experts tell home care providers
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Adam Healy
Jul 25, 2024
Competition in the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing model is heating up, so providers should embrace change, new technology and innovative practices to optimize their financial rewards, home care consultants...