| 10/19/2021 |
Walgreens becomes majority investor in CareCentrix to branch into home care services |
nwitimes.com |
Walgreens becomes majority investor in CareCentrix to branch into home care services Share this Joseph S. PeteWalgreens' parent company has made a majority investment of $330 million in CareCentrix to branch into home and post-acute care at a time when health care is being increasingly provided in one's home.Deerfield-based Walgreens Boots Alliance is now the largest investor in CareCentrix, which "coordinates care to the home for ... |
| 10/18/2021 |
Voices: Michael Neuman, VP, Data Science & Engineering, Trella Health |
Home Health Care News |
This article is sponsored by Trella Health. In this Voices interview, Home Health Care News sits down with Michael Neuman, Trella Health’s VP of Data Science and Engineering, to learn how post-acute care organizations can use market data to be successful. He also explains the impact PAC organizations have seen from the increase in Medicare Advantage enrollment. Home Health Care News: What career experiences do you most draw ... |
| 10/18/2021 |
LHC Group previews third quarter 2021 results and adjusts full | LHCG Stock News |
stocktitan.net |
10% 21% Note: Table excludes electronic referrals, which represent one of the fastest growing patient referral channels in post-acute care , particularly within the hospital sector.Full Year 2021 Guidance Based on the expected results for the third quarter and the improvement in operating trends in the fourth quarter, the Company is adjusting its full year 2021 guidance to: Net service revenue of $2.200 billion to $2.205 billion (compared with ... |
| 10/16/2021 |
Zacks Investment Research Lowers Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE:DOC) to Sell |
baseballnewssource.com |
... engaged in acquiring, developing, owning and managing healthcare properties that are leased to physicians, hospitals and healthcare delivery systems. The Company’s principal investments will include medical office buildings, outpatient treatment facilities, acute and post-acute care hospitals, as well as other real estate integral to healthcare providers. Physicians Realty Trust is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “DOC has been the topic of several other research reports. Morgan Stanley lowered ... |
| 10/16/2021 |
Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE:DOC) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research |
dispatchtribunal.com |
... engaged in acquiring, developing, owning and managing healthcare properties that are leased to physicians, hospitals and healthcare delivery systems. The Company’s principal investments will include medical office buildings, outpatient treatment facilities, acute and post-acute care hospitals, as well as other real estate integral to healthcare providers. Physicians Realty Trust is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “ A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the ... |
| 10/16/2021 |
Walgreens acquires CT home health care company. Here's what it means. |
registercitizen.com |
... executive leadership.John Driscoll, chief executive officer of CareCentrix, said in a statement Thursday the pandemic “has made it clear that providing care in the home and community is the future of not only post-acute care , but health care more broadly.”“The home is the last undeveloped frontier in American health care and critical to reversing spiraling costs and middling health outcomes,” Driscoll said. “Together, Walgreens and ... |
| 10/16/2021 |
Walgreens acquires CT home health care company. Here's what it means. |
thehour.com |
... executive leadership. John Driscoll, chief executive officer of CareCentrix, said in a statement Thursday the pandemic “has made it clear that providing care in the home and community is the future of not only post-acute care , but health care more broadly.” “The home is the last undeveloped frontier in American health care and critical to reversing spiraling costs and middling health outcomes,” Driscoll said. “Together, Walgreens and ... |
| 10/16/2021 |
Walgreens acquires CT home health care company. Here's what it means. |
thehour.com |
... executive leadership. John Driscoll, chief executive officer of CareCentrix, said in a statement Thursday the pandemic “has made it clear that providing care in the home and community is the future of not only post-acute care , but health care more broadly.” “The home is the last undeveloped frontier in American health care and critical to reversing spiraling costs and middling health outcomes,” Driscoll said. “Together, Walgreens and ... |
| 10/15/2021 |
Most Medicare recipients with dementia sent to SNFs despite payment changes: study |
McKnight's Long Term Care News |
Most Medicare recipients with dementia receive post-acute care in a skilled nursing facility, despite the influence of payment reform efforts, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania say. The investigators used Medicare data from 2013 to 2016 to compare SNF and home health use for post-acute care in these recipients over time. Their results revealed that one third (32%) of all fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries who receive post ... |
| 10/15/2021 |
Walgreens invests $330M in CareCentrix in post-acute care bet |
Healthcare Dive |
Dive Brief: - Walgreens has [invested $330 million to acquire a 55% stake] in CareCentrix, a firm that works with health plans to coordinate post-acute care services for plan members, expanding the pharmacy chain's reach in the healthcare sector. - Walgreens has the option to acquire the remaining interests in CareCentrix in the future. CareCentrix's model works to transition patients from the hospital to their homes. - Walgreens said it expects the ... |
| 10/15/2021 |
FUTURE Talks: An Interview with nVoq |
Home Health Care News |
... or clients. I think the workforce shortage is first and foremost on a lot of the providers’ minds. The second thing is regulatory, and the regulatory burden that comes along with running a post-acute care organization, and we’ll talk more about that, but it’s significant. Then, the third is the shift towards value-based care. We’ll hear a lot about this all throughout the day ... |
| 10/14/2021 |
Tobacco Sales Under Scrutiny at Walgreens |
cspdailynews.com |
... new consumer-centric health care strategy this week, which features the launch of Walgreens Health, a new business segment enabled by investments in VillageMD and CareCentrix, accelerating the company’s capabilities in primary care, post-acute care and home care. In its fiscal 2021 earnings report, Walgreens said its retail sales increased 6.5%. Excluding tobacco and e-cigarettes, they increased 7.2%, reflecting broad based growth across all categories, the chain ... |
| 10/12/2021 |
CDC Selects PointClickCare to Provide De-Identified Patient Data for Long-Term/Post-Acute Care Facilities |
HIT Consultant |
ÄìToday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has selected PointClickCare , a provider of cloud-based healthcare software for the long-term and post-acute care market to provide a key data source for understanding COVID-19 and other threats impacting residents of long-term care facilities. ‚Äì Under the agreement, PointClickCare will provide the CDC with comprehensive, de-identified patient data for residents of long-term and ... |
| 10/11/2021 |
Seema Verma Joins WellSky Board of Directors |
homecaremag.com |
... the continuum of health and social care through technology, care management solutions and analytics. Offering real-time connectivity and visibility, WellSky represents the most prevalent, connected network with 1,000+ hospitals and health systems, 110,000+ post-acute care providers, 250 Continuums of Care (CoCs), 300 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and 5 million caregivers. “Seema is a nationally recognized health policy expert equipped with a deep understanding of the complexities of ... |
| 10/11/2021 |
Telehealth is Here to Stay |
southcoastpostacute.com |
... Probably the biggest example of this is the push for telehealth options. It provides patients with health services during a time when it’s recommended to practice social distancing. As one of the leading post-acute care facilities in Southern California, we’re closely monitoring the increase in demand and securing our spot as the go-to for quality services. We embrace innovation, not just because we have to, but ... |
| 10/8/2021 |
Coordinator turnover threatens to cut into reimbursement: survey |
McKnight's Long Term Care News |
... the rate as reported in 2017 when 20% said they were pulled. Now, the figure is 50%. Additionally, 68% of NACs are serving in additional job roles within their facilities. The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing reported the results of its survey Thursday, revealing that 40% of respondents said they plan on changing jobs within the next 12 months. Another 59% said the most challenging part of their ... |
| 10/8/2021 |
Choosing the Right PHA Supplier Can Make All the Difference |
jhconline.com |
... determining which suppliers have been able to avoid or minimize supply problems,you can increase your chances of an uninterrupted supply of PHA.Set Specific Criteria Based on Facility NeedsHospitals, long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) facilities often form teams to create and determine their apparel supply program. Teams usually include the facility’s supply chain director, purchasing manager, chief nursing officer (CNO) or other nurse leaders, and ... |
| 10/7/2021 |
Beyond the Byline: COVID-19 vaccine mandates test hospitals' culture |
Modern Healthcare |
Modern Healthcare Senior Hospital Operations Reporter Alex Kacik, Post-Acute Care and Staffing Reporter Ginger Christ, and News Enterprise Editor Jeffrey Young talk about COVID-19 vaccine mandates and staffing issues. Beyond the Byline: COVID-19 vaccine mandates test hospitals' culture Subscribe to Beyond the Byline Subscribe to Modern Healthcare Follow us on Twitter - [Modern Healthcare (@modrnhealthcr)] - [Alex Kacik (@alex_kacik)] - [Ginger Christ (@GChristCLE)] - [Jeffrey Young (@JeffYoung)] Music Credit: Coffee ... |
| 10/7/2021 |
Trella Health and Medalogix Announce New Partnership for Visibility into Improved Patient Care and Outcomes |
PRWeb |
... care. Both organizations serve home health, palliative, and hospice agencies. Scott Tapp, President and CEO for Trella Health, stated, “We are thrilled to partner with Medalogix and feel our missions greatly align for improving post-acute care . With our combined data insights and capabilities we can improve the patient experience and make an impact in healthcare outcomes.” Trella Health and Medalogix are recognized leaders in the post-acute care ... |
| 10/7/2021 |
Trella Health and Medalogix Announce New Partnership for Visibility into Improved Patient Care and Outcomes |
bio-medicine.org |
... care. Both organizations serve home health, palliative, and hospice agencies.Scott Tapp, President and CEO for Trella Health, stated, “We are thrilled to partner with Medalogix and feel our missions greatly align for improving post-acute care . With our combined data insights and capabilities we can improve the patient experience and make an impact in healthcare outcomes.”Trella Health and Medalogix are recognized leaders in the post-acute care ... |