Staffing Shortage in Home Health Industry: Workforce Crisis in Years to Come
Within the home health space, many of the current open home health employment opportunities involve very labor-intensive work for little pay, which trend analysts forecast could result in detrimental staffing shortages.
Expanding the Definition of Care Coordination for Members with Serious Illness
There is growing recognition among health care providers and payers of the need to address the often overlooked non-clinical issues that can impact care quality. These issues are often associated with social determinants of health, such as food insecurity, low health literacy, or need for transportation to fill prescriptions or attend physician appointments. Left unaddressed, they represent serious gaps in care that frequently lead to unplanned care and poor health outcomes.
Virtual Skilled Nursing & Physical Therapy: What is possible?
The home is becoming the center of care. Services that have been traditionally offered only in doctors’ offices and hospitals are now being delivered directly to patients where they live.
We Froze the Salaries of 20 Executives – and it Improved the Lives of 500 Employees
Five years ago, as a newly minted CEO of healthcare services company called CareCentrix, I had a complicated…
Can Smartphones be Used as a Medical Device?
Smartphones may soon convert patients’ homes into hybrid doctors’ offices, making access easier, especially for elderly and disabled patients. The cost savings may be considerable.
How AI and Machine Learning Tools Can Help Identify Social Determinants of Health
How remote monitoring tools and tele-health services are proving their value in helping post-acute care providers deliver improved results.
Medicare Advantage’s Supplemental Benefits: What’s New?
How the expansion of Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits emphasizes home healthcare.