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HHCN Franchise Forum: The Future of Home Care

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This article is sponsored by Home Care for the 21st Century. This article is based on a Home Health Care News virtual discussion with John Dapello, CEO of Home Care for the 21st Century, and Lori McCauley, Vice President of Franchise Development at Home Care for the 21st Century.

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Holistic and Seamless: How Health Systems Advocate, Mass General Brigham Are Advancing At-Home Care

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From a technology perspective, Advocate Health is also moving to develop care navigation capabilities. The ideal is that you have these longitudinal plans of care for patients, and you can move them between and among all of our care-at-home platforms to prevent that patient from going back to the hospital, Keefe said.

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Mayo Clinic’s At-Home Care Optimism Goes Far Beyond Hospital at Home

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recently celebrated the three-year anniversary of its hospital-at-home program. In 2019, Mayo Clinic CEO Gianrico Farrugia stated that high-acuity home care would be part of not only Mayo Clinic’s future, but the health care industry’s at large. One of the most renowned hospitals in the U.S.

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[Updated] CMS Finalizes 0.5% Home Health Payment Increase For 2025, More Permanent Cuts

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. “CMS continues its efforts to compromise the Medicare home health benefit, resulting in a substantial decline in access to high-quality, cost-effective home care,” an AccentCare spokesperson told HHCN. Congress directed CMS to reform the home health payment system and maintain budget neutrality during that process.

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Back Pain Between Shoulder Blades

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Some sources of pain can be resolved with stretching or physical therapy, while more serious conditions may require surgery. Relief Options for Back Pain Between Shoulder Blades If you have mild or moderate pain, you can try various home care options for relieving the discomfort. Contact us today to make an appointment.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts To Eliminate Prior Authorization For Home Health Discharges

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Broadly, patients being discharged from the hospital to home health care will not need advanced approval. The types of care that will be impacted include physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aide and nurse visits, and social worker visits.

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Weak knees: symptoms, causes, and treatment

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These ligaments ensure that your knee moves in a controlled manner, preventing unwanted wobbling or instability. 3 These include the Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligaments (MCL and LCL) on the sides of your knee to prevent it from moving too much side-to-side. It’s held stable by strong bands called ligaments.