by Audrey Kinsella Now that the holiday gift-giving season is upon us, I’m reminded of an illuminating keynote speech on the value of wearable technology, presented at last year’s Partners Health Symposium by Dr. Robert Pearl, Executive Director and CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (see “Kaiser MD Prefers Using New Technologies to Provide […]
By Tim Rowan, Editor & Publisher of Home Care Technology Report Clinicians new to home care as well as seasoned veterans have much to learn from “Home Care Nursing: Surviving in an Ever-Changing Care Environment,” published by the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Indianapolis ($49.95). Tina Marrelli, MSN, MA, RN, FAAN, […]
By Tim Rowan, Editor & Publisher of Home Care Technology Report This seems to be happening more and more often lately. Investigators and auditors working for Medicare’s four Zone Program Integrity Contractors cite an error of care — or documentation of care — and demand repayment from a healthcare provider. Upon appeal, the payment is […]
By Tim Rowan, Editor & Publisher of Home Care Technology Report. According to a December 3 news release from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, a recent study has demonstrated that weekly telephone contact with a nurse can substantially reduce hospital re-admissions for high-risk patients. Dr. Amy Kind is the lead […]
