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In this episode of the Help Choose Home podcast, Alice Bonner, PhD, RN, FAAN, director of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing CAPABLE Program and senior advisor for the Institute for Health Improvement (IHI), explains the work she does with … Keep Reading
There are nearly 20 million veterans in the United States and one of those, until recently, was my dad. He had a distinguished 28-year career in the United States Air Force, which included a tour of combat in Vietnam, where … Keep Reading
Veterans are not receiving the healthcare they need. This significant percentage of Americans, with a population rivaling that of New York state, is underserved and often unaware of their options for healthcare coverage. Even though veterans would greatly benefit from … Keep Reading
In this episode, Maria Botham, founder and CEO of The Loop Village, discusses the unique online community created for older adults. Botham created The Loop Village with her cofounder after realizing the effect that isolation from COVID-19 was causing in … Keep Reading
Technological advancements have typically been a disruptor in every industry. However, the latest disruptor in healthcare is the consumer. Today’s consumers are educated and understand they can receive healthcare in the home for most situations.It is natural that consumers are … Keep Reading
Given the success of the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) model, it is not surprising to learn that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has included in the 2022 proposed final rule that VBP be expanded to all states. The … Keep Reading
Increased Medicare transparency has allowed healthcare consumers to learn about home health providers before they start care. The use of the star ratings system, comprised of quality ratings and patient survey data, has been available to healthcare consumers on Home … Keep Reading
In this episode of Help Choose Home, we are joined by Dr. Timothy Ihrig, the chief medical officer of Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care. He is also the founder and chief executive officer of Ihrig MD and Associates. He is … Keep Reading
Patients and their families who know more about their healthcare journey are typically more engaged in their care. This is made easier through a patient portal. This feature allows patients to access their personal health information at any time. Higher … Keep Reading
In this episode of Help Choose Home, the podcast is joined by Sheila McMackin, a licensed clinical social worker, founder of Wellspring Personal Care and founder and past president of the Home Care Association of America. Sheila has served on … Keep Reading
In home care, clients need clear, accurate information to be as engaged as possible in their own care. Caregivers aren’t the only ones providing care to clients; many receive additional care from their family members. Having a Family Portal in … Keep Reading
Palliative care physicians are constantly having “the hospice talk” with patients who are days away from death, a talk that comes too late and not in a way that will be beneficial to the patient and their family. People often … Keep Reading

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