While the laptop long has been the de facto field device used by home care clinicians and therapists, the importance of tablets as companion devices is growing. The advantages of tablets versus laptops designed for field work include lower acquisition … Continue Reading
Home care remains in a constant state of flux, making it difficult for executives to get a handle on the top issues their organizations face. One issue that may resonate strongly throughout one organization may not come up on the … Continue Reading
As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) delays implementation of several bundled payment initiatives, this may be the perfect opportunity to review your organization’s marketing efforts. Marketing is important not only to raise your home care organization’s profile … Continue Reading
When settlement was reached in the Glenna Jimmo case in 2012, it was touted as a new era for home health. The agreement with Medicare dismissed a standard that therapy had to result in improvement in mobility, setting up reimbursement … Continue Reading
Patient safety is a mantra in healthcare, but another type of safety deserves our attention: psychological safety for our care teams. A recent article on the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst blog reports on a study of Google teams … Continue Reading