The evolution of scheduling: How tech optimizes home-based care
By
David Von Tress
Apr 18, 2024
Home healthcare has undergone a surge in demand over the past few years, and it’s expected to continue. That means agencies and clinicians must be prepared with the right tools and technologies...
Interim executives in long-term care are far more than stopgaps!
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Katie Piperata
Apr 11, 2024
The use of interim executives in the long-term care industry is not a new concept. However, it’s gaining more prominence as companies hire interim leaders to address immediate challenges. They...
7 questions to ask when selecting a home care management software
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Manish Mathur
Mar 28, 2024
When you are deciding to switch your home care management software, or just starting your own agency, there are several questions you have to ask yourself before deciding on which one to select. Though...
Enhancing interoperability in home health and hospice care
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Tim Smokoff
Mar 26, 2024
In the dynamic realm of home health and hospice care, the seamless flow of information across care settings stands as a crucial element for ensuring quality patient outcomes and efficient workflows. Recent...
Innovative medical tools, equipment for enhancing in-home care quality
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Steven John Cumper
Mar 21, 2024
The medical field is ever-evolving to make caring for patients easier and more efficient. In most areas of medical work, the statement “meet the patient where they are” applies. But the old adage takes...
Gait: The silent messenger of health
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Tomer Shussman
Mar 14, 2024
Gait is the way that we walk, including the rhythm, speed and style of our steps. It’s a crucial aspect of mobility that is often overlooked. Home care leaders know firsthand the importance of understanding...
Addressing the public health toll of falls
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Lisa Doggett, MD
Mar 07, 2024
Many people underestimate the risk of falls. By increasing awareness of falls and taking specific actions to prevent them, home healthcare providers can help elders avoid injuries, healthcare costs and...
How does the 80/20 rule affect home care?
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Julio Barea
Feb 29, 2024
In working at CareTime, I’ve seen a legal landscape full of sea changes in the home care space. This rule, though, has a uniquely heavy impact on our industry, the people who receive care, and the caregivers...
Help your clients plan for end-of-life
By
Ferdinando Mirarchi, DO
Feb 15, 2024
End-of-life is not a topic many people find easy to discuss. But we shouldn’t shy away from it, nor should providers let their clients and families side-step the conversation, either.
Caregiver registry trends you’ll see In 2024
By
Julio Barea
Jan 25, 2024
At Ally, we’ve studied the registry space like a science over the last year and compiled our best predictions and trends for 2024.