The likelihood of using long term care services increases as we age or if we are disabled. So, planning ahead for your own or a loved one's long term care is best, but that may not be possible for everyone. Finding a way to pay for long term care is a major concern because it [...]
Wearable technology like smartwatches and fitness trackers are becoming increasingly common devices to help people stay motivated towards their health goals. Mobile trackers can remind people when they have been sedentary too long, monitor heart rates and record sleep quality. While these are all handy features for any person, for the elderly this technology can [...]
New Medicaid rule requires face-to-face doc visit before home health services Beginning July 1, physicians must document a face-to-face encounter with a patient to validate Medicaid coverage for home health services and medical equipment. A similar rule has long been in effect for Medicare. The final regulations released Wednesday imposing a similar rule for Medicaid [...]
