Humana, Signify Health partner to take on social determinants of health in San Antonio
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 30, 2021
Humana and Signify Health, a healthcare analytics firm, are teaming up with a network of community partners in San Antonio, TX to address the social aspects of health for nearly 800 patients in that community.
Southern living can take a toll on health, rankings suggest
By
John O'Connor
Sep 16, 2020
The South rightfully can be proud of its reputation for friendliness and top-notch cuisine. But it’s also where people requiring home health services likely are to be found in disproportionately high...
Charges filed against 3 in $1.5 million home health aide scam
By
Joe Jancsurak
Nov 03, 2020
Three people were charged last week after allegedly bilking two home health clients out of $1.5 million, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in Toms River, NJ.
When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, seniors concerned about rapid development, side effects, white paper...
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 10, 2021
With the pandemic disproportionately affecting seniors nationwide with increased risk of hospitalization or death, and declining mental and physical health due to social isolation, the importance of vaccinations...
A simple goal: Make work less grueling for home health aides
By
John O'Connor
Sep 14, 2020
The work performed by home health aides can be exhausting and overwhelming. Cornell University researchers hope to provide relief in both areas.
Home health agencies can learn to survive, thrive in uncertain year during McKnight’s webinar
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 15, 2020
Join us for a McKnight’s Home Care Daily webinar on Thursday, Oct. 29, to learn more about the extraordinary challenges of COVID-19 faced by home health agencies.
Why remote patient monitoring is critical to reducing rehospitalizations
By
AnnaMaria Turano
Apr 06, 2021
Virtual care technologies are helping home health agencies save money by not requiring an upfront investment in new equipment that can become quickly outdated.
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
NY, CA home care workers to receive COVID-19 vaccines soon
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 06, 2021
Home care workers in New York state and Los Angeles soon can be vaccinated against COVID-19, health officials have announced.
Study finds consistent home health staffing reduces hospital readmission for dementia patients
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 29, 2021
Consistency in home health nurses can go a long way in reducing hospital readmissions for dementia patients, according to a study by New York University’s Meyers College of Nursing.