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The Future of High-Value Home Care

September 14, 2018

Helping patients return home after being discharged from the hospital seems like it should be easy, but it’s often not. …

Back to School with a Chronic Illness

September 11, 2018

Preparation for return to school in the Fall can be stressful for any family. For families dealing with chronic illness…

The ABC’s of DME

September 5, 2018

DME is essentially medical equipment paid for by an insurance company. The category includes those items that would be covered…

Leslie V. Norwalk Joins CareCentrix’s Board of Directors

August 22, 2018

Leslie V. Norwalk has been elected to CareCentrix’s board of directors. With healthcare experience spanning more than two decades, Norwalk…

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Wearable Devices to Help Patients Sleep Better

August 14, 2018

Wrist-band based wearable devices are tools that insomnia sufferers and their doctors can use to help diagnose and treat several…

What is Palliative Care?

July 30, 2018

Hospice and palliative care are often conflated, but there are important differences between them. Understanding these differences can help individuals…

Identifying and Managing the Social Determinants of Health

July 12, 2018

Health may happen in neighborhoods, but it is essential to remember that neighborhoods include homes where many residents live alone.…

The Impact of Home Care on Emergency Room Visits

June 7, 2018

In a large study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal in April 2018, investigators found that patients receiving home…

In-Home Care Services to be Covered by Medicare Advantage Plans

May 29, 2018

On April 2, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final Call Letter announcing expansion services…

The Hospital At Home

May 23, 2018

Most Americans take it for granted that an acute-care hospital is available to them if they require surgery or become…

CareCentrix Receives NCQA Utilization Management Accreditation

May 16, 2018

CareCentrix, an industry leader in making home the center of patient care, announced its accreditation from the National Committee for…

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The Benefits of Infusion Chemotherapy at Home

April 3, 2018

The increasing number of Americans living with cancer suggests that enormous resources must now be devoted to fighting the disease.…