No more ‘business as usual,’ Conduit co-founder says
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Foster Stubbs
Jun 05, 2023
The pandemic laid bare many weaknesses of the American healthcare system, according to Cheryl Dalton-Norman, a nurse and co-founder of Conduit Health Partners, which works with health systems, health...
Women of Distinction share wisdom during leadership session
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Foster Stubbs
May 25, 2023
Everyone has the potential to be a leader. Making tough decisions is part of the job description. Learn from your team. These were just a few insights provided by a group of six McKnight’s Women of Distinction...
Minnesota adult day program provides elderly a safe space
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Foster Stubbs
May 22, 2023
LaVonne Sicard is busy. A maintenance manager for a trucking company in Minnesota, she also serves as a caregiver for her mother, Elaine, who has Alzheimer’s as well as a recovering broken hip. This...
Permanent payment model for hospital-at-home is on horizon, Inbound Health CEO predicts
May 18, 2023
Hospital-at-home is here to stay, according to Dave Kerwar, chief executive officer of Inbound Health, a new company that enables health systems and health plans to offer hospital-at-home and skilled nursing-at-home...
New software identifies, fills social determinants of health gaps
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Foster Stubbs
May 15, 2023
It’s become increasingly understood that social determinants of health, or SDOHs, play a big role in our well-being. Medecision, an integrated health management company supporting virtual care and digital...
Denial rates rising thanks to home health cuts, Dombi, Cunningham say
May 11, 2023
As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services prepares to release its proposed home health rule for calendar year 2024, providers are holding out hope that CMS will omit any further rate cuts. In this McKnight’s...
NYC home care CEO moonlights as paramedic
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Foster Stubbs
May 08, 2023
There are many ways — fantastic and real — to call for a hero. You might flash a bat-shaped light in the sky. You might blow on a magic conch shell. If you want to summon Emerest Connect CEO and Chevra...
Peer-to-Peer: Longtime MJHS employee takes helm of home care division
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Foster Stubbs
May 08, 2023
Afonne Eze knows nursing care. She earned her BS and MS degrees in nursing from The College of New Rochelle and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Quinnipiac University. She also understands...
NCOA to distribute $50M to improve COVID-19 vaccine uptake
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Foster Stubbs
May 01, 2023
Despite the end of the public health emergency in May, COVID-19 is still a significant issue. To combat the virus’ spread, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is distributing Department of Health and...
Interim HealthCare CEO: ‘No action’ behind Biden executive order
Apr 27, 2023
Interim HealthCare President and CEO Jennifer Sheets told McKnight’s Home Care Daily Pulse the Biden administration’s recent executive order directing more resources into the home falls short at a...