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September 2, 2020

New Nursing Home Rule Affects Hospice

A new interim final rule for long-term care facilities will impact how hospices reach patients and interact with them. The rule, which lasts until the end of the declared public health emergency, requires routine testing for everyone who enters a nursing home. Find more details here.

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Industry News

Philips' Ventilator Contract Canceled →

Diabetes Association Asks USPS to Reinstate Delivery Standards →

Numotion Acquires Northland Rehab Supply →

Element 3 Health Launches "End Loneliness Initiative" with City of Los Angeles →

ResMed Launches AirTouch20 →

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White Paper sponsored by Vohra Wound Physicians

White Paper Sponsored by Vohra Wound Physicians

Does Your Home Health Agency Effectively Practice Wound Care Under PDGM?

The Patient Driven Groupings Model has been in practice for more than half the year. Caring for wounds is one of the trickiest—and most rewarding—challenges under the new system.

The HomeCare Podcast

The HomeCare Podcast

Brian Evans of human resources company Adams Keegan joins the HomeCare Podcast to discuss staffing challenges during a pandemic—and beyond. Sponsored by ACHC.

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Health Care & Tech

Health Care & Tech

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many home health agencies quickly adopted telehealth in order to keep patients and staff safe. Telehealth-related federal and state regulations were relaxed and private payers also expanded access to telehealth. This intersection of health care and technology means more access for many patients. Read more.

Artificial Intelligence in Homecare

Artificial Intelligence in Homecare

Health care is undergoing a digital transformation. Artificial intelligence offers profoundly greater power and sophistication than ever before and has the potential to truly revolutionize patient care in the home. Here’s the rest of the story.

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