Monthly Archive: May 2015

The White House

White House Looks To Address Consumers’ Top ACA Concerns

The Obama administration will seek to address two of consumers’ top concerns about coverage purchased through the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges — that doctor directories are inaccurate and that patients are hit with unexpected bills for costs not covered by insurance, the New York Times reports. Addressing Complaints About Directories According to the Times, many… Continue reading White House Looks To Address Consumers’ Top ACA Concerns

Chris Moynihan
Home Health Agency Star Rating

Reach for the Stars: the New Home Health Agency Star Rating System

Originally published by Tortolano & Company. Read about how CMS is putting the final touches on adding star ratings to Home Health Compare.

Aimee Sharp
donating unused ostomy supplies

Donating Unused Ostomy Supplies

There are people with ostomies that don't have access to the supplies they need. If you have products lying around here's how you can put them to good use!

Laura Cox, LPC
Pumping at work

Breastfeeding: Your Guide to Pumping at Work

Pumping at work allows you to continue to provide the best nutrition for your baby. It can also help maintain the special bond you share with your baby.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

How to Use an Emergency Gravity Feeding Kit

In case of enteral feeding pump failure due to temporary power outage, you should have a backup plan with an emergency gravity feeding kit.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Caring for a disabled veteran

The Meaning of Service: Caring For A Disabled Veteran

"My name is Margarita, and my husband is a disabled war veteran that suffered a traumatic injury while on duty actively serving this nation...

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Breastfeeding at Work

Does My State Support Breastfeeding at Work?

Some states recognize the importance of continued breastfeeding and make it the law for employers to support breastfeeding moms at work.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Nurses Week

Nurses Week 2015

In honor of Nurses Week this year, we wanted to re-share a story that was submitted to our "What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?" contest.

Aimee Sharp
Breastfeed During a Disaster

How Do I Breastfeed During a Disaster or Emergency?

During a disaster breastfeeding your baby becomes even more important, not only for nutrition purposes but because it can reduce stress.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Speed Up Medi-Cal Provider Approvals

Two Bills Protecting Patients in Healthcare Networks Deserve Passage

Measures would help patients avoid being turned away by doctors and facing out-of-network costs The heathcare reforms in the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act remain a work in progress, with some of the law’s mandates causing new problems or exacerbating older flaws. One is inaccurate lists of the healthcare providers in insurers’ networks;… Continue reading Two Bills Protecting Patients in Healthcare Networks Deserve Passage

Chris Moynihan
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