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Innovation
Hartford HealthCare Launches Virtual Care Management Program for Patients Living With COPDThe Connecticut-based health system is partnering with Wellinks on a program that will equip patients transitioning from the hospital back...
Clinical Care
Women Now Drink as Much as Men — And Are Prone to Sickness SoonerFor nearly a century, women have been closing the gender gap in alcohol consumption, binge-drinking and alcohol use disorder.
Covid-19
Tips for Older Adults to Regain Their Game After Being Cooped Up for More Than a YearMillions of older Americans are struggling with physical, emotional and cognitive challenges following a year of being cooped up inside.
Strategy
Addiction Treatment Providers in Pa. Face Little State Scrutiny Despite Harm to ClientsA KHN-Spotlight PA investigation found that Pennsylvania has allowed providers to continue operating despite repeated violations of state regulations and...
Clinical Care
ProMedica, MetroHealth Partner on Innovative Senior Care FacilityThe new facility in Cleveland will combine a range of services, including intensive rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and a multi-specialty geriatric...
Covid-19
Learning to Live Again: A Lazarus Tale From the COVID Front LinesRancho Los Amigos treats only patients recovering from severe illness and long stays in intensive care.
Clinical Care
Coronavirus: Speech Language Pathologists Playing Key Frontline RoleCoronavirus patients who are placed on ventilators need help from speech language pathologists such as restoring the ability to swallow.
Clinical Care
Northwell Opens Acute Ventilator Recovery Units for Coronavirus PatientsFor seriously ill coronavirus patients, acute ventilator recovery units serve as a bridge between ICU care and acute rehabilitation facilities.
Clinical Care
Tampa General, Kindred Healthcare JV Will Build Rehab HospitalThe $35 million, 80,000-square-foot hospital is expected to open in the fall of 2021.
Finance
Quarterly Financials Up, Yearly Financials Down for EncompassThe Birmingham, Alabama-based post acute care provider saw cash flows slide by nearly 17% year-over-year.
Nursing
Doctors And Nurses With Addictions Often Denied A Crucial Recovery OptionNon-disciplinary programs monitor doctors and nurses for a number of years and are monitored by addiction specialists and state authorities.
Clinical Care
New Kindred Healthcare CMO Wants to Bridge the Payer-Provider GapThe new chief medical officer at Kindred Healthcare, with a background in emergency medicine and health plan management, is focused...