Wake Forest Baptist Health’s pilot program launched with Scanwell will equip at-risk patients with an mHealth platform to test for antibodies associated with the coronavirus while at home. Approximately...
Hospices lean on phone apps for patent/family support
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Joe Jancsurak
Oct 09, 2020
A rising number of hospice providers are turning to smartphone and tablet apps with digital-memory-sharing platforms to enhance bereavement services as they support patients, families and friends going...
Home care briefs for Friday, Oct. 9
Oct 09, 2020
Study shows that pediatric home healthcare services market is thriving worldwide . . . NGHS and LHC Group partner to form Northeast Georgia Home Health . . . PolitiFact breaks down healthcare and coronavirus...
Mirror helps reveal hidden illnesses in home care settings
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Joe Jancsurak
Oct 08, 2020
University of Peloponnese researchers in Patras, Greece, are trialing artificial intelligence devices that could be used in the future by the elderly, disabled and those living with chronic conditions....
Humana cites better outcomes and lower costs for MA members
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Joe Jancsurak
Oct 08, 2020
Humana has unveiled its annual Value-based Care Report, showing that the 2.41 million Humana individual Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receiving care from primary care physicians in value-based payment...
House passes bipartisan bill to protect seniors
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Joe Jancsurak
Oct 08, 2020
The bipartisan Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act (S.3703/H.R. 6813) legislation, championed by the Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM), was unanimously...
Home care briefs for Thursday, Oct. 8
Oct 08, 2020
NAHC partners with WellEntry for COVID-19 screening solution … White House clears FDA coronavirus vaccine standards … Experts warn against states’ plans to vet COVID vaccines … VA leaders recognized...
Medicare Advantage at age 60?
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Joe Jancsurak
Oct 07, 2020
As health insurers expand their Medicare Advantage health plan offerings to seniors with new regulations allowing for added benefits, these plans could become an even greater draw for seniors should a...
Paralyzed Veterans welcomes expansion of family caregivers program
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Joe Jancsurak
Oct 07, 2020
The Paralyzed Veterans of America organization is embracing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ recent decision to expand its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The move means...
New telehealth program addresses prenatal and postpartum care for African Americans
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Joe Jancsurak
Oct 07, 2020
The first-ever telehealth prenatal and postpartum care program targeting African Americans launched late last week in Oakland, CA.