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  1. Medical Home Network Reduces Readmissions 25% 12/24/2014

    A model of care program for Illinois Medicaid patients in Chicago is getting positive marks. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  2. New Drug Could Boost Vaccine Efficacy In Elderly Patients 11/17/2014

    Scientists at Oxford University have discovered a new compound which could potentially boost the immune systems of elderly patients and make their systems more receptive to vaccines, MedicalXpress reports.

  3. 5 Easy Steps Home Health Agencies Can Take To Thrive In 2015 11/17/2014

    The great graying of America is officially underway. Nearly 300,000 of us are retiring every month and will do so until at least 2033, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s a big deal. For the first time in history, there will be more Americans over 60 than under the age of five. From a purely logistical perspective, caring for this demographic will represent one of the greatest challenges we’ve ever faced as a nation. And while hospitals and care facilities will certainly bear their fair share of this responsibility, it’s home health and in-home care that will play the largest part in caring for these aging Americans. In fact, according to our internal estimates, by 2020, home health will eclipse all other segments of the healthcare industry to become the primary source of care across the country. By Chris Hester, CEO and founder, Kinnser Software

  4. DeSalvo Leaves ONC For HHS 10/24/2014

    ONC National Coordinator for Health IT Karen DeSalvo is leaving the agency to help HHS with the response to Ebola. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  5. Study: Medicaid Expansion Costs Surge Won't Last 10/21/2014

    Cost and utilization increases are predicted to be predominantly temporary By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  6. mHealth: Providers, Patients Disagree On Its Significance 9/30/2014

    Providers and patients don’t always agree when it comes to how healthcare should be handled, especially when it comes to mHealth and technology. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  7. Patients 'Accepting' Of Telehealth 9/16/2014

    A recent survey found the majority of patients are optimistic about telehealth video appointments. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. Patient Monitoring System Streams Data From Home To Hospital 6/23/2014

    An integrated patient monitoring system being developed by researchers at University of Missouri will be capable of streaming live data between patients’ homes and hospitals. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. Apps Help Elderly Adhere To Meds 5/30/2014

    Despite the fact that they had no previous experience using mobile technology, 99 seniors in a recent study showed apps can increase medication adherence in any age group. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  10. National Nurses Week: Spotlight On Nurse Informaticists 5/5/2014

    While we gear up for National Nurses Week - May 6 to May 12 - it’s only appropriate to highlight the growing role of nurse informaticists, a field that has more than doubled since 2011. By Katie Wike, contributing writer