Cherished Hands in Rockville, Maryland reaffirms its commitment to providing compassionate, personalized in-home care. Providing services such as assistance with daily living, specialized care for chronic conditions, and emotional support, their dedicated team enables seniors to live in the comfort and dignity of their own homes. To learn more about the highest level of in-home care services in Rockville, visit https://cherishedhands.net. ROCKVILLE, MD – Cherished Hands, a trusted home health care provider in Rockville, MD, proudly announces its continued commitment to providing compassionate, quality care to families in the area. As Rockville’s leading home care agency, Cherished Hands consistently prioritizes…
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One in five Medicare beneficiaries requires home health care after a hospital stay, but a recent analysis based on Medicare claims data found a significant decline in recommended post-discharge care over a six-year period. According to a Commonwealth Fund analysis, home health referral fulfillment rates declined from 66% to 59% between 2016 and 2022. Poor fulfillment of home health referrals is linked to increased readmissions and mortality rates among both Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. The authors noted that this trend could have serious implications for hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries. Journalists can use the data provided in this analysis, as well…
A Florida family is seeking explanations after their loved one’s body was found decomposing in a nursing home closet more than a week after they went missing. Erin Etienne, 71, was found dead Monday morning at North Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in North Miami, her niece, Kimberly Etienne, said Tuesday. She said the nursing home patient had suffered a brain aneurysm and had been receiving treatment at the facility since early August.North Miami police confirmed a body was found at the center but did not release a name. Maj. Kessler Brooks said Tuesday that the cause and circumstances of…
WAVERLY, Neb. (KOLN) – Residents of a nursing home in Waverly were evacuated Monday morning, according to Waverly Fire and Rescue.The Mulberry in Waverly is being evacuated after a water main burst.Emergency crews were called to Mulberry in Waverly for a burst water main around 5:45 a.m. The property is on the northwest side of town, near 137th Avenue and Oldfield Street.Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said a pipe burst and caused part of the building’s ceiling above the nurses’ station to collapse after workers moved 30 patients from the facility to the Waverly Community Foundation building.Waverly Fire Rescue receives assistance…
On September 7, China’s Ministry of Commerce, National Health Commission and National Medical Products Administration issued a notice (the “Notice”) announcing the expansion of the pilot program for foreign investment in the healthcare sector, marking a significant relaxation of China’s long-standing restrictions on foreign investment in the healthcare industry. This expansion affects two main areas: 1. Biotechnology Starting September 7, 2024, foreign-funded companies will be allowed to engage in the development and application of human stem cell and genetic diagnostic and therapeutic technologies in the Beijing Free Trade Zone, Shanghai Free Trade Zone, Guangdong Free Trade Zone and Hainan Free…
Michigan-based Beaumont ACO is working to reduce post-acute readmission rates in collaboration with Chicago-based Puzzle Healthcare, Inc. Azam Afzal, Pharm.D., co-founder and CEO of Puzzle Healthcare, Inc., and Belal Abdalla, MD, CEO and chairman of the board of directors of Beaumont ACO, Inc., recently spoke with Healthcare Innovation magazine about the collaboration. Beaumont ACO is a joint venture between Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Health) and about 2,000 physicians, with a network of more than 4,500 physicians participating in the agreement. Abdalla has served as CEO since the ACO’s founding in 2012. The Beaumont ACO is one of the most successful…
2024 is a landmark year for innovation at the intersection of health and technology. As AWS re:Invent 2024 approaches, industry pioneers and AWS experts are ready to showcase technologies, use cases, and breakthroughs powered by generative AI, machine learning, and advanced data strategies. This year’s conference, taking place in Las Vegas from December 2-6, 2024, promises a wealth of knowledge across hundreds of sessions. Themed “2024: The Year of Generative AI Achievements,” a track dedicated to the Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) industry will feature insights from industry leaders such as Merck, Geisinger, Gilead, Natera, and Elevance Health. Come learn…
Kipu Health, a provider of technology solutions for behavioral health, announced it has acquired Hatch Compliance, a cloud-based compliance management and software provider specializing in behavioral health companies. The acquisition is expected to enhance Kipu’s offering by adding “robust governance, risk and compliance” capabilities. Kipu aims to interact with patients through customer relationship management (CRM) tools, optimize care delivery through electronic medical records (EMR), and help with financial stability with its revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions. “At Kip, we are constantly looking for new ways to support our customers in providing excellent care,” CEO Karina Edwards said in a statement.…
Photo provided by the Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Governor Cuomo holds a coronavirus press conference in the Red Room at the State Capitol in Albany, New York. During the press conference, Governor Cuomo predicted a “surge” in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving and urged people not to be lulled into a false sense of security over the holidays. (Darren McGehee/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo via The Associated Press) NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was reportedly directly involved in altering a state report that undercounted COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes, according…
Human and robot doctors reaching out to each other. Getty Hospitals, clinics, and health systems across the United States are feeling the strain: workforces are strained and understaffed, operating costs are rising, and demand for services often exceeds capacity, limiting access to care. Enter artificial intelligence. Nearly two years after the launch of ChatGPT thrust AI into the spotlight, investors, technology companies, and healthcare organizations have invested heavily in AI, issued countless press releases, launched countless pilot projects, and sometimes painted breathtaking visions of AI saving healthcare. But AI’s real impact on healthcare has so far been limited. Are we…