Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR)

We invite you to participate in Light Up A Life - our holiday tradition of Commemorative Bells, Porcelain Stars, and Remembrance Trees. All meaningful ways to honor, remember, and celebrate your loved ones and friends, as we remember and honor the families we've served.

4 Things You Should Know About Hospice Care

"Do everything, Doc." That's typically what many family members say when a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, and can no longer make health...

Hospice: What You Don't Know Can Hurt

This is the story of one nurse's encounter with a family where she helps clear up some misconceptions about what hospice is and does.

Benefits of Home Health Care for Seniors

Can health services handle the Apple Watch?

Apple's Watch upgrade brings new features that some warn could put strain on health services.

New Patient Assigned by Health Plan: PCP's Responsibility?

When a health plan assigns a new patient, who has to make the first move?

What is Home Health Care?

What is Home Health Care?<br>Care at home may be appropriate for a patient who has experienced an illness, hospitalization or surgery, which requires recovery or healing; or who has a new health care diagnosis that calls for a change in daily lifestyle.

When Seeking Value, Look to Home Health Care

In a recent communication, former Acting Administrator for the Center for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services Andy Slavitt said, “Home Health Agency services are a critical part of the health care continuum and are instrumental in helping a patient with Medicare benefits recover after an illness or injury.”

UPS Survey Finds Home Health On The Rise

While the health care industry faces complex regulations and continuing cost pressures, health care leaders see the home health care market as an untapped opportunity in the health care industry. G…

What Cancer Patients Should Consider When Picking a Health Plan

Open enrollment in the ACA exchange is ending soon, but there's still time to pick a health plan for 2023. Although the process can be particularly daunting for those with cancer, these tips may help.

These at-home health services make it easy to take vital tests without setting foot in a doctor's...

Life can be hectic, which is why so much of our day-to-day activities have shifted to online services. But, one thing that’s been difficult to move to the online world is keeping track of your heal…

When is Home Health Care Needed?

When is Home Health Care Needed<br>Care at home may be appropriate for a patient who has experienced an illness, hospitalization or surgery, which requires recovery or healing, or who has a new health care diagnosis that calls for a change in daily lifestyle<br>Some key indicators that may determine eligibility:<br>Assistance required when walking<br>Unintentional weight loss<br>Anxiety or psychological challenges due to immobility or…

What Is In-Home Health Care and is it a Good Fit for You?

As an informal caregiver, understanding what in-home health care is - is essential for ensuring that your loved one stays safe at home.

Guidance adds preventive care items to high-deductible health plans

The Internal Revenue Service has added 14 types of preventive care items that qualify to be provided under a high-deductible health plan to treat chronic medical conditions. Among the items are blood pressure monitors to keep track of high blood pressure and statins to treat high blood pressure or diabetes.

When MEDICARE Home Health Care Benefits are not enough

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers eligible home health services like intermittent skilled nursing care, p…

Adding Telehealth, Remote Care Benefits into Health Plan Options

Payers have a prime opportunity to use telehealth benefits as a way to improve health plan customer service, increase opportunities to improve beneficiary healthy behaviors, and innovate health plans.

Is Your Health Plan Social Media Doing Its Job?

How to make sure your health plan social media efforts are paying dividends.

Health Plans Start To Focus More On Social Needs of Beneficiaries

Health plans have known for years that there are many non-health factors that play a role in a person’s health and well being. Now a coterie of health plans is starting to tackle factors that were seen as being completely outside the purview of anyone in the health care system, let alone a health plan.

Chronic Care Management Programs Have Become Standard for Health Plans

Programs to help patients manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma appear to have become a standard component of health plans.