New music program guidelines for dementia caregivers … Vote on prioritizing distribution of future COVID-19 vaccine delayed by CDC advisory group … Outcomes improve with high-intensity resistance...
Postal service changes have delayed prescription drug deliveries: report
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2020
Staffing and equipment reductions ordered by the new postmaster general have significantly slowed mail-order drug deliveries, according to a new report from Senate Democrats.
Nurse with the meds is stuck in traffic? In Helsinki, it’s no big deal
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John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2020
Getting medications to home care recipients in large metropolitan areas can be a challenge. Especially if the nurse carrying them is delayed. Finland’s largest city has found a way around the problem:...
CMS finalizes chronic kidney disease payment model
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John O'Connor
Sep 22, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has finalized an alternative payment model for patients with chronic kidney disease.
Home care group seeks clarity on new sick leave exemption
By
John O'Connor
Sep 17, 2020
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice is calling on the Labor Department to clarify its most recent leave exemption guidance. The organization is asking whether the exemption covers all aides...
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 16
By
John O'Connor
Sep 16, 2020
Iowa county’s home care program comes under fire … Home care operator offers quarantine care … Independence care program targets smoother transitions
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...
Proposed rule might speed delivery of medical devices to home care recipients
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John O'Connor
Sep 14, 2020
Medicare beneficiaries receiving home health services soon might gain quicker access to innovative medical devices, under a new federal proposal.
Walmart experiment uses drones to deliver COVID-19 self-testing kits
By
John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2020
For those unable or unwilling to leave home for a COVID-19 test, Walmart is trying out a unique experiment: bringing the test to customers’ homes, via drone.
Beefed up Aetna program targets people with multiple chronic diseases
By
John O'Connor
Sep 18, 2020
Aetna is trying out an expanded approach to home healthcare for people with multiple chronic diseases. The CVS-owned firm will team with Landmark Health to help its Medicare Advantage plan policy holders....