by old-_admin | Nov 20, 2012 | Blog
N.C. Baptist Hospital will have reduced Medicare reimbursements between $730,000 and $980,000 for not improving enough in the size health categories as defined by Medicare. This is part of a larger effort to reduce Medicare spending by reducing readmission rates in...
by old-_admin | Nov 17, 2012 | Blog
Many hospitals are beginning to charge fees for individuals who come to the ER, are not insured, and are not an emergency case. The reason for this is to discourage patients from using the ER as a substitute for a primary care doctor, therefore being able to better...
by old-_admin | Nov 13, 2012 | Blog
The sandwich generation has been well noted in popular culture as adults, typically baby boomers, who simultaneously care for their parents and children. This is becoming more complicated because baby booms are continuously reaching retirement age themselves. There is...
by old-_admin | Nov 2, 2012 | Blog
A study by the Georgia Institute of Technology claims that most older adults would be willing to have a robot in the home to assist with daily living tasks over human help. However, the researchers did find that the participants preferred human help with social...
by old-_admin | Oct 31, 2012 | Blog
When a disaster hits, older adults are often affected more than others. Medical Xpress released an article on the effects of hurricane Sandy on the older adult population. This population needs special care, and it is important to remember their needs, especially in...
by old-_admin | Oct 29, 2012 | Blog
The Huffington Post has called attention to the need for more comprehensive care for older adults. Transitions between levels of care are often overlooked for this population. The model of care is changing to one which coordinates patients, doctors, caregivers and...
