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Proposal to change Medicare's 'observation status' gains Congressional support

After years of trying, Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., says he is optimistic that Congress will change the Medicare policy that has left thousands of patients without coverage for nursing home care after leaving the hospital.

13 Feb 2014

MIND program may enable older people with dementia to stay safely in their homes

An 18-month pilot program that brought resources and counselors to elderly Baltimore residents with dementia and other memory disorders significantly increased the length of time they lived successfully at home, according to Johns Hopkins researchers.

11 Feb 2014

AADI receives grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to focus on healthy aging for older adults 60+

The Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI) at Joslin Diabetes Center has received a $70,089 grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to fund Healthy Living for All Seasons, which offers elderly Asians with, or at risk for, diabetes the opportunity to take part in educational workshops and seminars focusing on exercise, improved diet, and the prevention of diabetes complications.

4 Feb 2014

"From Different Directions": A new art exhibit at FEGS Health & Human Services

FEGS Health & Human Services will be joined by clients and supporters to celebrate the opening of "From Different Directions," a new art exhibit at FEGS' Hudson Square Art Gallery.

27 Jan 2014

Jersey Shore University earns Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for inpatient diabetes care program

Jersey Shore University Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ for its inpatient diabetes care program by providing the best care available for patients with diabetes, and successfully meeting The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety.

27 Jan 2014

Omnicell’s Pandora business analytics solutions now available in the Middle East markets

Omnicell, Inc. (OMCL) today announced that its Pandora® business analytics solutions are now available for customers in the Middle East markets.

From Omnicell, Inc. 27 Jan 2014

SCL Health System and Univita Health jointly acquire All Care Home Health

SCL Health System, along with its joint venture partner, Univita Health, announced today the acquisition of Denver-based All Care Home Health LLC. Terms were not disclosed.

23 Jan 2014

Viewpoints: High court weighs home health care workers' union rights; abortion protections becoming 'all but meaningless'

On Tuesday, the justices were presented with a golden opportunity to further increase inequality. The court heard arguments in Harris v. Quinn, a case testing whether home-care providers who work under a union contract with the state of Illinois can avoid paying dues that support the union's collective-bargaining work.

23 Jan 2014

High Court justices debate union rights for home health care workers

The Illinois case was brought before the Supreme Court Tuesday. According to news accounts, Justice Antonin Scalia may be the swing vote.

23 Jan 2014

First Edition: January 22, 2014

Today's headlines include a report that Target announced its plans to stop offering health coverage to part-time workers.

22 Jan 2014

Viewpoints: High Court's scrutiny of home health workers law; patient 'dumping' on LA's skid row; hospital fund raising

On Tuesday the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Harris v. Quinn, ... It was brought by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (NRTW), whose mission is to use "strategic litigation" to "eliminate coercive union power and compulsory unionism abuses," in this case on behalf of several personal assistants who provide in-home services to persons with disabilities under Illinois's Medicaid program.

22 Jan 2014

Supreme Court today hears case on Medicaid home health workers' right to form public employee union

The case involves workers in Illinois who serve Medicaid patients at home. The state says allowing a union helps provide a more stable workforce, but opponents argue that the move was a "political payback" by state Democrats.

21 Jan 2014

First Edition: January 21, 2014

Today's headlines include news on the health law's implementation at both the federal and state levels.

21 Jan 2014

Tricky politics affecting Arkansas, Arizona Medicaid expansion

An Arkansas special election, which was held to replace a Democratic senator who was forced to step down over ethics violations, centered on questions about the state plans to expand Medicaid. It resulted in a Republican win and takes away one vote from the "private option" expansion plan lawmakers approved last year. News outlets also provide updates from Georgia, Arizona and New Hampshire.

19 Jan 2014

Colgate offers easy-to-follow tips to help women stay on track for better, healthy lifestyle this year

The start of a new year is often a time for reflection and a resolve to change. Whether the resolutions are big or small, most people by now are already starting down the path to a new and better version of themselves.

10 Jan 2014

Porter Adventist Hospital first in Colorado to receive full Atrial Fibrillation Certification status from SCPC

On January 2, Porter Adventist Hospital was notified that it is now the first and only health care facility in Colorado to receive full Atrial Fibrillation Certification status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

7 Jan 2014

Antares Pharma receives Notice of Allowance for new patent application on reconstitutable drugs

Antares Pharma, Inc. today announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent Office for application 13/584,317. This application, along with U.S. Patent 8,251,947 granted in August of 2012, relate to Antares' injector technology for wet-dry injectable drugs such as lyophilized biologicals or peptide drugs that require dry storage to assure stability.

20 Dec 2013

Most dementia people living at home have multiple unmet health and welfare needs

Most people with dementia who live at home have multiple unmet health and welfare needs, any number of which could jeopardize their ability to remain home for as long as they desire, new Johns Hopkins research suggests.

20 Dec 2013

UVA earns national award for video detailing efforts to improve quality of care for children with asthma

For a video detailing efforts to improve the quality of care for children with asthma, University of Virginia Health System has earned a national award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).

19 Dec 2013

Aerogen wins Medical Technology Company award for its innovative solutions to healthcare providers

Aerogen, a medical device and drug delivery company has been honoured as the Medical Technology Company of the Year Award 2013. Aerogen's patented vibrating mesh technology turns liquid medication into a fine particle mist, gently and effectively delivering drugs to the lungs of critically ill patients.

16 Dec 2013

Home Care News and Research

Proposal to change Medicare's 'observation status' gains Congressional support

MIND program may enable older people with dementia to stay safely in their homes

AADI receives grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to focus on healthy aging for older adults 60+

"From Different Directions": A new art exhibit at FEGS Health & Human Services

Jersey Shore University earns Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for inpatient diabetes care program

Omnicell’s Pandora business analytics solutions now available in the Middle East markets

SCL Health System and Univita Health jointly acquire All Care Home Health

Viewpoints: High court weighs home health care workers' union rights; abortion protections becoming 'all but meaningless'

High Court justices debate union rights for home health care workers

First Edition: January 22, 2014

Viewpoints: High Court's scrutiny of home health workers law; patient 'dumping' on LA's skid row; hospital fund raising

Supreme Court today hears case on Medicaid home health workers' right to form public employee union

First Edition: January 21, 2014

Tricky politics affecting Arkansas, Arizona Medicaid expansion

Colgate offers easy-to-follow tips to help women stay on track for better, healthy lifestyle this year

Porter Adventist Hospital first in Colorado to receive full Atrial Fibrillation Certification status from SCPC

Antares Pharma receives Notice of Allowance for new patent application on reconstitutable drugs

Most dementia people living at home have multiple unmet health and welfare needs

UVA earns national award for video detailing efforts to improve quality of care for children with asthma

Aerogen wins Medical Technology Company award for its innovative solutions to healthcare providers

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