Courtesy Grayson Home Health The face of health care is changing. Confronted with new legislation, changing technology, and a wealth of information on the Internet, patients are often put in a position where they have […]
Home health is one of the most unique kinds of health care available. I got my first introduction to home health care when I was in nursing school in 1984. I went on home visits with the nurse from the home health care agency during my clinical rotation. […]
Over the last 30 years the rate of obesity has skyrocketed in the U.S. While the cause of this dramatic increase can be debated, the significant impact to the health of Americans cannot. Excess weight is associated with increased risk for heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, certain cancers, sleep apnea and diabetes. […]
CLASS Act
By Rokeya Sultana, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
The recent federal health care reform legislation includes a little noticed provision that creates a voluntary national insurance program for long-term care known as the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports program (CLASS), or CLASS Act. According to the Kaiser Foundation, it is the “sleeper” in health reform. […]
Choosing the Right Rehab
By Susan Rogers, MSG. Prestonwood Rehab, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
There have never been more options available for someone needing to regain their health and strength. Today, patients can choose from rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics and home health care. […]
Home Health Helping Patients While Saving Billions for Medicare
By Michael Fife, A.C.T. Home Health, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
With all the scrambling in Washington, DC about cutting spending, avoiding tax hikes, and avoiding increased deficit spending, home health is looking like a savior for the American people and their politicians. […]
Patients’ “Right to Choose”
A Fundamental Requirement for a Better Healthcare System
By Michael Fife – director of marketing, A.C.T. Home Health, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)
Just as our “right to vote” is fundamental to a better government, so is our “right to choose” a fundamental requirement for a better healthcare system […]
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