http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/08/fair-pay-for-home-health-aides/?ref=health
It looks like the present Administration is trying to do the right thing by proposing regulations that would provide for minimum wage and overtime pay for home care aides. Majority of the home care attendants I have had a chance to work with are hard-workers and well deserving. So, if you want your opinions to be heard, you have up to February 27th to weigh in on this issue. See article where to send in your public comment. Let's help this proposed policy pass.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Is cloud- based services the new innovation for healthcare providers?
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/01/17/athenahealth-jonathan-bush/
Interesting technology. It would be amazing if a diabetic can check his/her blood sugar through an iphone attachment which will then send an alert to his/her doctor using cloud technology- thus avoiding a potential ER visit. What a great idea! I'm all for it. I bet it will be costly. This could be a potential Health Care Policy.What do you think?
Interesting technology. It would be amazing if a diabetic can check his/her blood sugar through an iphone attachment which will then send an alert to his/her doctor using cloud technology- thus avoiding a potential ER visit. What a great idea! I'm all for it. I bet it will be costly. This could be a potential Health Care Policy.What do you think?
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Lovenox Assistance Program Discontinued
http://umhsheadlines.org/14/sanofi-aventis-discontinues-lovenox-patient-assistance-program-pap-reimbursement-service/
This is a sad news to those needing lovenox assistance. I have utilized Sanofi's assistance program several times in the past and was really satisfied with their efficiency. I guess this is part of cutting back on expenses. Does anyone know of any other options besides the one mentioned in the article?
This is a sad news to those needing lovenox assistance. I have utilized Sanofi's assistance program several times in the past and was really satisfied with their efficiency. I guess this is part of cutting back on expenses. Does anyone know of any other options besides the one mentioned in the article?
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Campaign
http://libn.com/2012/01/24/li-hospital-group-offers-health-care-reform-help/
Check out the website by the long island hospital group campaign. I enjoyed reading their policy watch. It's a great resource for everyone. This is a great way to spread the news.
Check out the website by the long island hospital group campaign. I enjoyed reading their policy watch. It's a great resource for everyone. This is a great way to spread the news.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Predicting Hospital Re-admissions
http://journals.lww.com/professionalcasemanagementjournal/Fulltext/2012/01000/Affordable_Care_Act__Predictive_Modeling.5.aspx
This is a very interesting article. I highly recommend reading it. It is very informative and has CE as added bonus! It makes me asks how many of you are using a predictive model in your organization to avoid re-admissions? The article also explains the changes in thinking that are needed to adapt the Accountable Care Organizations Models of Care. I firmly believe in developing patient-family-physician-nurse relationships in making discharge decisions. I also think patients are ready for discharge when they “feel and think” they are ready. This article certainly elicits my curiosity in developing predictive models to prevent re- admissions.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
New Year's Resolution
Hello everyone! Since it is early January, I know a lot of you are probably writing down lists of resolutions. I am guessing that a lot of you would like to manage your stress level, I know I do. So I’d like to share this article on Quick Stress Relief. My favorite one is “taking a break from technology”. There are a lot of electronic stimulations present now than ever before, that I think it is important to unplug. We need to surround ourselves with positive energy. It will be an awesome 2012!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
A look Back at 2011
http://www.healthcare.gov/blog/2011/12/review12282011a.html
The year 2011 has brought a lot of surprises. This was a year full of changes. While I was reading this article, it made me think of what changes I had to get used to in 2011. I think the biggest for me was the implementation of face to face encounter. It’s been more than six months since it was introduced but still I am finding myself explaining it to providers almost every day. It is great that we can prevent Medicare fraud. Although some providers become disinterested in home care referral because they don’t want to be bothered with forms, there are a lot more embracing the change. I like to remain proactive. I believe we are headed for the right direction. Happy New Year everyone! Looking forward to a healthier and prosperous 2012!
The year 2011 has brought a lot of surprises. This was a year full of changes. While I was reading this article, it made me think of what changes I had to get used to in 2011. I think the biggest for me was the implementation of face to face encounter. It’s been more than six months since it was introduced but still I am finding myself explaining it to providers almost every day. It is great that we can prevent Medicare fraud. Although some providers become disinterested in home care referral because they don’t want to be bothered with forms, there are a lot more embracing the change. I like to remain proactive. I believe we are headed for the right direction. Happy New Year everyone! Looking forward to a healthier and prosperous 2012!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Payment Options for Complementary Alternative Medicine
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/financial/index.htm
I very much enjoyed the inservice given by Kathie Lipinski. It made me more aware of the connections between mind and body. It's fascinating how the mind can help our body to heal. It is also amazing to know that the US spent $33.9 billion out of pocket on Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM)treatments in 2007. I wonder what is the figure now? This just shows that more and more people are interested in what CAM can offer. Perhaps in the future, as this interest grows and as more studies shows the cost-effectiveness of such treatments, the insurance companies may offer increase coverage. For now, we have to explore other payment options.
I very much enjoyed the inservice given by Kathie Lipinski. It made me more aware of the connections between mind and body. It's fascinating how the mind can help our body to heal. It is also amazing to know that the US spent $33.9 billion out of pocket on Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM)treatments in 2007. I wonder what is the figure now? This just shows that more and more people are interested in what CAM can offer. Perhaps in the future, as this interest grows and as more studies shows the cost-effectiveness of such treatments, the insurance companies may offer increase coverage. For now, we have to explore other payment options.
Monday, December 5, 2011
How to Publish a Post
http://www.youtube.com/BloggerHelp#p/u/4/wX4KSiQbVW4
Hello everyone! In case anyone is wondering how to post a comment or create one, this video tutorial is a great tool that will help you. You would need to join this site in order for you to post.Set up an account by clicking on Join this site button. After setting up one, you would need to sign in before posting. You can find the sign in button at the upper right hand corner of the screen. After you have signed in, you will see New Post next to the sign out button. Click on New Post to start posting or managing your blog. If you would like to post a comment, just click on the comment to post. Happy posting everyone!
Hello everyone! In case anyone is wondering how to post a comment or create one, this video tutorial is a great tool that will help you. You would need to join this site in order for you to post.Set up an account by clicking on Join this site button. After setting up one, you would need to sign in before posting. You can find the sign in button at the upper right hand corner of the screen. After you have signed in, you will see New Post next to the sign out button. Click on New Post to start posting or managing your blog. If you would like to post a comment, just click on the comment to post. Happy posting everyone!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Healthcare reform three years from now
http://healthreform.kff.org/the-animation.aspx
This video (there's also an option for transcript) explains healthcare reform laws that we are expected to see now through 2014 as Phase 1 begins. It's very informative. I like the fact that young people will be insured through their parents insurance until age 26. Insuring those who has pre-existing conditions, eliminating lifetime limits on benefits, and tax incentives for small businesses are only a few examples of changes we are expected to see. Of course these changes all comes with a price tag.I think it's the providers who will take the cut. I can only hope that this will not discourage future doctors and others to enter/remain in healthcare profession. What do you think?
This video (there's also an option for transcript) explains healthcare reform laws that we are expected to see now through 2014 as Phase 1 begins. It's very informative. I like the fact that young people will be insured through their parents insurance until age 26. Insuring those who has pre-existing conditions, eliminating lifetime limits on benefits, and tax incentives for small businesses are only a few examples of changes we are expected to see. Of course these changes all comes with a price tag.I think it's the providers who will take the cut. I can only hope that this will not discourage future doctors and others to enter/remain in healthcare profession. What do you think?
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