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| 10.27.2011 | |
HHS Initiative Targets Improved Care in Community Health CentersMedicare recipients will have greater access to health services under a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 that will pump $42 million in funds to 500 community health centers in 44 states. The new funding was announced... |
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| 10.13.2011 | |
Palliative Care 'Report Card' Ranks States' ServicesThe country’s palliative care services are improving, but millions of seriously ill Americans still do not have access to these types of end-of-life services, according to new findings released Oct. 6. The study, America′s Care of Serious... |
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| 10.13.2011 | |
It's Case Management Week. How Are You Celebrating?This year, the week of October 9-15 is designated as National Case Management Week. This year’s theme is Case Management, the GPS for Quality Healthcare. This is a time for all case managers to share their successes and celebrate the important work... |
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| 09.29.2011 | |
Stop the Flu with 6 Key StepsIt’s that season again. Fall is in the air – but so is the common flu, one of the most highly contagious illnesses. The flu season typically lasts from October through the end of February, but it’s also been known to stretch into March and... |
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| 09.29.2011 | |
End of Life Talks Do Not Limit Survival, Says StudyHaving discussions about patients’ preferences for end-of-life care does not cause them harm or increase the risk that death will come more quickly, new research shows. Patients who talk with their physicians about end-of-life care and have a... |
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| 09.15.2011 | |
Program Lowers Diabetes Risk, Slashes Healthcare SpendingThe increasing prevalence of chronic disease among Medicare beneficiaries is known to be one of the leading drivers of public healthcare spending. But a lifestyle management program implemented in partnership with the YMCA in several locations throughout the... |
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| 09.02.2011 | |
Medical Home: Transforming the Delivery of HealthcareThe medical home is a model, squarely focused on delivering enhanced primary care, that has been gathering momentum for several years and is now gaining the attention of small, medium and large physician practices throughout the U.S. The model is likely to... |
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| 09.01.2011 | |
Save Money on Prescription Drugs: 8 Cost-Saving StrategiesAs the economy lags and healthcare costs continue to rise, many Americans are dishing out more out-of-pocket costs for healthcare expenses, and one primary cost driver is for medications. Whether they’ve been laid off and lost their health... |
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| 08.29.2011 | |
Patient-Centered Model Slashes Readmissions, Cuts Costs for SeniorsMinnesota based-Lakeview Ranch, Inc., which operates two long-term care residential facilities for dementia patients, has been able to reduce psychiatric hospitalizations and behavior-related medications and generate significant cost savings through an... |
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| 08.18.2011 | |
Editorial: Keeping the 'Care' in HealthcareI read an article this week in the New York Times that reminded me of the impact of small things that allow us to keep the “care” in healthcare. Things like taking the time to sit with a patient and their family to talk and learn about their... |
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| 08.18.2011 | |
Report Questions Safety of Nursing HomesPrivate investment and other for-profit nursing homes operating in the U.S. had more overall deficiencies than nonprofit homes before 2003 and after 2009, but the rate of problems that pose a serious threat to patients was evenly matched between for-profit... |
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| 08.04.2011 | |
Editorial: 10 Tips for Relationships While AgingThis weekend I attended my cousin’s 50th wedding anniversary. I thought about how extraordinary it was for them to reach this milestone and the strong commitment it takes. Many marriages today fail for a multitude of reasons. Personal... |
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| 07.21.2011 | |
Editorial: Tips on Aging Well Through ExerciseAging well is what we all hope for. But hoping won’t do the trick. If we want to age well, we have to take care of ourselves. Today, more and more people are realizing this and starting exercise programs that meet their individual needs. I... |
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| 06.23.2011 | |
Editorial: Case Management AccountabilityLast week, in one of the sessions I attended at the CMSA conference the speaker made a statement that I cannot get out of my head. He said, “As a physician, I keep hearing that case managers are key professionals in helping to improve quality and safety... |
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| 06.09.2011 | |
New AARP Tool Aims To Stop Medicare FraudA new online tool rolled out by AARP on June 8 will help seniors and their families better understand their healthcare statements and could help them spot suspicious Medicare charges. AARP’s new “decoders” feature is an interactive... |
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| 06.09.2011 | |
How Social Media in Elder Care Can Drive Sales, ProfitsBaby boomers who take on primary caregiving responsibilities for their aging spouses and parents represent a critical audience for the majority of companies and care professionals involved in elder care. Boomers are embracing digital and social media just as... |
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| 05.26.2011 | |
Top 10 Tips for Helping Patients Get Disability BenefitsHospitals today have an extremely diverse patient populations, especially when it comes to disabilities. Case managers, social workers and other patient advocates must navigate an increasingly complex system to determine if a patient’s condition is... |
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| 05.26.2011 | |
Vitals in Senior Marketing: Identifying Your Target AudienceEvery marketing expert will strongly advise you to have a communications plan in place before entering the elder care market, or any market for that matter. Prior to developing your strategies, tactics or messages, however, you need to first identify your... |
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| 05.12.2011 | |
Innovations in Long-Term CareThe May issue of Case In Point focuses on Innovations in Long-Term Care. The issue is packed with articles from professionals in the field who share their insights into the current challenges – and also the solutions – that impact those in the... |
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| 04.28.2011 | |
How To Gain a Competitive Edge in the Senior Care MarketThe elder care business is expected to grow from $320 billion in 2009, to $450 billion by 2014. As a result, the market is flush with senior care companies, and almost all of them promote their firms as knowledgeable, empathetic and passionate about their... |
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