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AgeTech Conference and Exposition: Caring for the Whole Person
Sylvia TodorMarketing Director, West Region A group of leading technology and aging services companies recently convened in Silicon Valley to explore the future of care. The fourth AgeTech Conference...
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OPTIMISTIC About Better Post-Acute Care
As the nation’s leading provider of post-acute care services, Kindred is well-positioned to make important contributions to cutting-edge initiatives aimed at improving delivery of post-acute care...
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Medicare Proposes Expansion of Rehab Coverage for CHF Patients
Medicare recently proposed expanding coverage of cardiac rehabilitation services for cardiac patients, reports MedPage Today. Prior to the proposal, announced online last week, CMS claimed there was...
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Balancing Act: Kindred Leaders Share Insights on Care Transitions for a New Era
Integrating the post-acute care continuum; focusing on seamless transitions made possible through clear communication, and embracing the digital age through electronic health records systems are a few...
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Healthcare Headlines Week of December 30, 2013
Sebelius Reports Over Two Million Are Insured at Start of Year Enrollment in the exchanges rose to roughly 100,000 enrollments a day toward the end of December as the January 1 signup deadline to...
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Try Something New for National Nutrition Month
As we focus on good nutrition during National Nutrition Month, I challenge you to explore new flavors and foods. Explore the vast array of foods at your local grocery store, restaurants, and at home in...
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New Law Includes a Hospital Admissions Reduction Program for Skilled Nursing...
On April 1, 2014, the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 was signed into law by President Obama. Most commonly, this legislation is known for providing a one-year patch to the physician Medicare...
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American Lung Association Report Hopes to Clear the Air
The American Lung Association (ALA) released its 15th annual State of the Air report. The data is compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and analyzed by the ALA with the purpose of...
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ACOs: Past, Present and Future
What is an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)? The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) broadly defines ACOs as “groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers, who come...
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What Is Bundling and What Does It Mean for Patient Care?
It is widely recognized by policymakers and payers that our nation’s healthcare system is fragmented, creating gaps in care for patients. Researchers believe that part of this fragmentation is a result...
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