7 questions to ask when selecting a home care management software
By
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
By
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...
Spreading the gospel of home care
By
Liza Berger
Mar 22, 2024
Among all the ways to resolve the frontline caregiver and nursing shortage in home care, one sticks out from the rest: education.
Innovative medical tools, equipment for enhancing in-home care quality
By
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...
President Carter is teaching us how to die
By
Carrie Leljedal
Mar 19, 2024
President Jimmy Carter is teaching the world that his end of life is just as important as how he lived his life.
HHS: Don’t pity UHG for cyberattack
By
Liza Berger
Mar 15, 2024
Even if you are a nonaffected bystander, it’s hard not to be drawn into the evolving and increasingly drama-filled story surrounding the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
Gait: The silent messenger of health
By
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...
How home care companies can optimize operations
By
Lance A. Slatton
Mar 12, 2024
In recent years, the demand for home care services has surged, driven by an aging population and a growing preference for personalized healthcare solutions. Home care companies play a pivotal role in providing...
CMS hears you, hospice providers
By
Liza Berger
Mar 08, 2024
Rarely does the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services succeed in shocking us. The large bureaucracy, which is not exactly known for its nimbleness, managed to do so this week when it abruptly cancelled...
Addressing the public health toll of falls
By
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...