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Drug combinations for hypertension; tenecteplase for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; CAM most commonly used for back, neck, and arthritis pain; FDA Actions.
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A one-year study that followed 252 patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) shows that home-based rehabilitation can produce the same results that outpatient hospital-based rehabilitation.
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At Regence, a health insurer in the northwest mountain state region, case managers and disease managers work hand in hand and share an electronic care management software system that allows them to seamlessly manage the care of their Medicare Advantage members.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) now requires certain durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers to post a surety bond.
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Don't you feel like you've given yourself a gift when you redeem those points that you earned with your credit card? A free flight, a no-cost hotel stay, or dinner at a restaurant you've always wanted to try, are all rewards offered by credit card programs in an attempt to keep you a loyal, paying customer.
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Although independence is an attractive feature of working in home health, job satisfaction can be affected negatively if the home health worker does not feel safe.
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Diversification is not only sound investment advice during these rocky economic times, but it also is sound fundraising advice. While a financial advisor will recommend a mix of cash, short-term savings such as certificates of deposit and stocks in a variety of industries or types of companies, fundraising experts for hospice recommend a development plan that addresses passive and active efforts as well as short- and long-term activities.
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With the number of uninsured patients increasing rapidly, the case management and social work staff at North Broward Medical Center are faced with the challenge of making sure patients receive the follow up they need to stay healthy and out of the hospital.
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"We try to address the issue of continuum of care, explaining to the family why members are at the current level of care, and when and where they should receive care in the future. We work with the discharge planners at the facility to help the member transition between levels of care," King says.