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Our Nursing Home Industry – A National Scandal

HIT Consultant

My commitment to this work has led me to build innovative programs both in the community and in skilled nursing facilities, designed to provide more and better-focused care to our frail elderly. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data 1 , the number of workers employed at nursing care facilities nationwide has declined by 15%—from 1.59

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NEC expands digital elderly care system trial to Chiang Mai

Healthcare It News

In the final phase, NEC will enable telemedicine services to allow patients to receive diagnoses and get on consultations with doctors from their homes. It first tried out the Mimamori (meaning "to watch over and protect" in Japanese) system with a nursing home in Chiang Mai last year.

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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients learned quickly that care at home, delivered via telemedicine (phone, video, email) could efficiently and effectively address many of their clinical needs. Improved level of care can be achieved by using both telemedicine and virtual care. So many good insights here!

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Justice Department Charges Dozens for $1.2 Billion in Healthcare Fraud

Med-Net Compliance

billion in alleged fraudulent telemedicine, cardiovascular and cancer genetic testing, and durable medical equipment (DME) schemes. Telemedicine schemes account for more than $1 billion of the total alleged intended losses associated with the enforcement action.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass.

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Home Healthcare Market is Expected to Reach $340.2B

HIT Consultant

The aging population, improvements in technology, and consumer preferences are driving the growth of home healthcare. This trend is likely to continue as more people seek out home healthcare services instead of going to a hospital or nursing home.

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Health Provider News – May 13, 2022

Hall Render

training initiative for nurses, caregivers who work in long-term care facilities. Arizona telemedicine company owners admit $64 mln kickback scheme. Nursing Home Operator Leaving 8 Locations. COVID outbreaks strike 8 nursing homes as cases rise across Maine. Bronson Healthcare launches travel nurse program.