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January 2, 2018

How to Measure Quality in Post-Acute Care

The mere act of paying attention to outcomes may help improve outcomes that the IMPACT Act was not designed to measure, such as quality-of-life measurements, possibly even longevity.

October 16, 2017

The Future of Ambulatory Surgery

Ambulatory surgery blossomed in the pre-Internet era, and new technologies will likely accelerate this trend while reducing complications and readmissions.

October 2, 2017

Predictive Patterns Provide Solutions to Improve Post-Acute Care

Data science is revolutionizing the healthcare industry. In the post-acute care industry, pattern identification is improving outcomes and lowering costs.

September 20, 2017

Medicaid Block Grants: The Impact on Vulnerable Children

If we want our society to ensure a healthy workforce, the implications of healthcare reform on vulnerable populations cannot be glossed over.

September 14, 2017

CareCentrix and Medullan to Transform Home Care Management for Patients and Providers

CareCentrix announced today it has entered into a strategic alliance with Medullan, a leader in digital health experience design and patient engagement.

September 11, 2017

Caring for the Elderly During Natural Disasters

Natural disasters provide opportunities for health professionals to direct resources in a way that ensures vulnerable populations receive timely aid.

September 7, 2017

What is a Vulnerable Population in Healthcare?

It is important that resources be made available to vulnerable populations, but no one should be forced to accept “help” when help is not sought.

August 30, 2017

Americans Need Advance Directives to Ensure Personal Health Care Goals at End-of-Life

Completing advance directives (ADs) — legal documents that instruct physicians on how to carry out medical decisions – is one of the most important things that every adult, regardless of age or health status, should do. This is a person’s best way of ensuring that their wishes for end-of-life care will be carried out.

August 23, 2017

23 End of Life Care Buzzwords You Need to Know

With the growing number of at-risk patients and the associated, escalating costs of care, these healthcare buzzwords will come in handy!

August 8, 2017

Home Health Lessons from Across the Pond

Healthcare delivery and utilization in the United Kingdom differs from the U.S. system in several ways, including home health services.

July 25, 2017

The Artificial Intelligence Revolution is Coming for Home Health

CareCentrix is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to reduce home health care costs and enable seniors…

July 17, 2017

Infusion Therapy – Making Its Way Home

Expanding home infusion is a rare opportunity to generate cost savings, increase quality of care, and enhance patient satisfaction.