Phillip W. Heath

💜 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 💜 Choosing the right senior care provider is a stressful decision. Especially since Massachusetts has no licensing standards for in-home care, it’s essential to ask the right questions to find a compassionate, reliable caregiver. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀: ▪️ What training and certifications do your caregivers have? ▪️ What background checks are done, and how often? ▪️ How will you personalize a care plan for my loved one? ▪️ What services do you offer beyond basic care? ▪️ How do you ensure consistency in caregivers? ▪️ How will you keep our family updated and informed? At Senior Helpers of Boston and South Shore, we pride ourselves on high standards, open communication, and compassionate care that you can trust. Want to learn more? Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/eVyx4Y96 or call us today at 617-500-6999. #agefriendlycare #chapcertified #agingadvantage #minuteofcare

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The war-cry loud from Pennsylvania Homecare Association's 2024 annual conference at the Poconos, was on .....fighting 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙩 or in other words, 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚. Staff shortage is a big problem for many home care businesses, making it hard to provide good service. Admin staff shortage is a pressing challenge for many #homecare #palliativecare #assistedliving #nursing #hospice service providers, impacting quality of service and client satisfaction. #Businessowners facing staff shortages often experience their employee's burnout, manifested in the below scenarios.... 🤕 Losing out on loyal clients and their referrals 🤕 Overworking staff, potentially compromising patient care 🤕 Added job responsibilities and pressure to fill staffing gaps 🤕 Constant worry about managing operations with limited staff 🤕 Urgency to find immediate solutions to sustain existing business 🤕 Difficulty in maintaining quality & handling increased workloads The team from RND SOFTECH offered a choice of back office staffing solutions to the 2024 PHA participants for their Medical Billing/ Call & Contact/ Admin/ Data Entry/ Scheduling/ Virtual Assistance requirements. With a month long 🆓 trial, you too can experience the staffing benefits for front-end & back-end tasks, without any initial investments. Let our skilled back office team ensure the continuity of admin support and maintain your high standards even in staffing fluctuations. #PHAConference #pha2024 #RNDSoftInsights #ceo #Staffingsolutions #homecare #businessowners #founders #healthcare #CFO #LinkedIn

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*Early Bird Registration for the Northeast Home Health & Hospice Leadership Summit Ends Soon!* Attention Home Health leaders: The Northeast Home Health & Hospice Leadership Summit is returning on January 21-22, 2025, and early bird pricing is available only until November 18. Act now to save on your registration! The summit brings together thought leaders, innovators, and professionals for two full days of learning, networking, and growth. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect: 🌍 Leadership in a VUCA World Amy Drader’s opening keynote will help you navigate the complexities of leadership in the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous healthcare environment. Learn how to foster optimism and stability within your organization, even when the world around you feels unpredictable. ⚖️ Home Care Safety Awareness Joey Barbera will guide you through the top risks faced by home healthcare workers and how to mitigate these risks with effective safety programs. His session will explore OSHA standards and workplace violence prevention—critical topics for any home care leader. 📞 Effective Communication Across Generations Jeryn Laengrich’s session on generational communication is essential for improving care coordination between patients, families, and agencies. Learn to communicate more effectively by understanding generational communication trends. 🗨 How to Have Difficult Conversations Justin Jones-Fosu will provide valuable insights on managing disagreements in a polarized world. His session will equip you with the tools to have respectful, productive conversations, even when perspectives diverge sharply. In addition to the exceptional sessions, the event includes plenty of opportunities to network, share insights, and build lasting relationships with peers. We’ve also got an exciting Networking Reception, Dinner, and Entertainment planned for a memorable experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your leadership development and make a lasting impact in your organization. Early bird pricing ends November 18, so don’t wait! 📅 Join us for two full days of leadership insights, networking, and more! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/du6gDpQu

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*Early Bird Registration for the Northeast Home Health & Hospice Leadership Summit Ends Soon!* Attention Home Health leaders: The Northeast Home Health & Hospice Leadership Summit is returning on January 21-22, 2025, and early bird pricing is available only until November 18. Act now to save on your registration! The summit brings together thought leaders, innovators, and professionals for two full days of learning, networking, and growth. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect: 🌍 Leadership in a VUCA World Amy Drader’s opening keynote will help you navigate the complexities of leadership in the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous healthcare environment. Learn how to foster optimism and stability within your organization, even when the world around you feels unpredictable. ⚖️ Home Care Safety Awareness Joey Barbera will guide you through the top risks faced by home healthcare workers and how to mitigate these risks with effective safety programs. His session will explore OSHA standards and workplace violence prevention—critical topics for any home care leader. 📞 Effective Communication Across Generations Jeryn Laengrich’s session on generational communication is essential for improving care coordination between patients, families, and agencies. Learn to communicate more effectively by understanding generational communication trends. 🗨 How to Have Difficult Conversations Justin Jones-Fosu will provide valuable insights on managing disagreements in a polarized world. His session will equip you with the tools to have respectful, productive conversations, even when perspectives diverge sharply. In addition to the exceptional sessions, the event includes plenty of opportunities to network, share insights, and build lasting relationships with peers. We’ve also got an exciting Networking Reception, Dinner, and Entertainment planned for a memorable experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your leadership development and make a lasting impact in your organization. Early bird pricing ends November 18, so don’t wait! 📅 Join us for two full days of leadership insights, networking, and more! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/du6gDpQu

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In this week's Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems Update, "Expanding services for Vermonters." Read the full #vahhsupdate here: https://conta.cc/3VvitYd #vermont #hospitals #healthcare

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At the heart of New York’s Social Care Networks will be Care Navigators tasked with providing care management and ensuring members health related needs are met. From our work with Health Homes, we know just how essential care management and ongoing relationships drive positive outcomes. These Care Navigators deserve a care management platform that streamlines their workflow and lets them do what they do best—build empathetic relationships and improve outcomes for at-risk members. 🔑 The Solution? Foothold Care Management. FCM is a solution tailor-built for Care Navigators in #NewYork. Our platform ensures that Care Navigators can scale their impact, prioritize their caseload, manage their outreach, and fine-tune care plans all while the human touch essential for great care. Now, with support from the 1115 Waiver, we’re going to support Care Navigators streamline outreach for members with unmet HRSNs, conduct eligibility assessments, and build care plans that provide the holistic care members need to achieve self-sufficiency. Care management isn’t a one-time task—it’s the "now what" and "so what" of positive screenings. It’s about building lasting relationships through effective workflows that foster compassionate connections. 👋 Do you want your Care Coordinators to succeed? Connect with us today to see how FCM can support your #SCN program. #Caremanagement #1115Waiver

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Why do staff stay working here at Prime Care? Check out this video to hear from them directly on why Prime Care is one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York!

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The current ⭐ rating system isn’t doing enough to ensure quality care for seniors, with nearly half of current measures focused on administrative tasks or “check the box” indicators.     Learn more about ACHP’s MA for Tomorrow initiative and our policy proposals that aim to empower seniors to make more informed choices while rewarding truly high-performing plans: https://lnkd.in/ewVdTtEa   #MedicareAdvantage #MAforTomorrow #StarRatings 

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ICYMI - watch the video of our recent webinar "That's What it's All About: Elevating Humanity in Advance Care Planning." Learn how to elevate humanity in ACP in healthcare settings with a focus on creating "moments of care" for the people we serve. https://lnkd.in/ecxWP2pb #AdvanceCarePlanning #HealthcareWebinar #ElevateHumanity #PatientCare

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Our 2023 Annual Report has launched! It’s no secret that Rhode Island’s primary care system is in crisis. Our industry is experiencing pressure at new levels in our post-pandemic world. At the Care Transformation Collaborative of RI, we have worked diligently to support primary care investment, bolster our workforce through new initiatives and programs, and deepen our community-centered work to improve care. In our 2023 Annual Report, we share powerful examples of the real work happening in RI through CTC-RI to address and respond to our industry’s needs. As we move through the year ahead, our efforts to transform our system continue. While we build, support, and advocate for advancements in primary care, we continue building a stronger, more resilient care system to support RI today and tomorrow.

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🌟 SilverStone Health's Evolution and Expansion in Home-Based Care: 🚀 Rapid Growth: From a humble beginning as a small hospice provider, Silverstone Health has expanded to serve 2,000 patients daily with services in home health, palliative care, and personal care. 📈 Strategic Acquisitions: Under CEO Alfonso Montiel's leadership, the company has acquired two home health agencies and a physician group, significantly enhancing its service offerings. 🔗 Integrated Care Model: Silverstone Health has launched telehealth services and is set to introduce a personal care operation, further broadening its continuum of care. 💼 Leadership Vision: CEO Alfonso Montiel, leveraging his diverse background from strategic planning to private equity, drives the company’s growth with a focus on innovation and family-centered care. 👥 Future Collaborations: Looking ahead, Silverstone plans to explore partnerships with other providers to minimize care fragmentation and improve patient transitions. #SilverstoneHealth #HomeBasedCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #CareCoordinations Read the full article from Jim Parker at Home Health Care News highlighting conversation 🎙 with Alfonso Montiel of SilverStone Health 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gtpyZhET

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Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/grrZKN2J Renee McInnes, CEO of NVNA and Hospice and Chair of the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts, sheds light on the critical issues surrounding Open Enrollment for Medicare Advantage. She offers valuable insights on what consumers should be aware of and provides guidance on navigating the complexities of healthcare coverage during this crucial period. For more information about Becker's Healthcare, please contact Jessica Cole or Scott Becker. #podcast #healthcare #womensleadership #hospice #palliativecare

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If you attended the NERUCA - North East Regional Urgent Care Association conference this week in Connecticut, were all of your questions answered? Alan Ayers, President of Urgent Care Consultants, received five questions through the conference app which he'll answer here in the coming week. The first question had to do with reasons why the #privateequity "grand consolidation" predicted for urgent care 20 years ago never really occurred, but rather, the fastest growing urgent care groups tended to build their own locations de novo. What do you think of Alan's comments regarding #mergersandacquisitions in urgent care? And, more importantly, what additional unanswered questions do you have for Alan?

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At Transcend Hospice of New Jersey, we understand the importance of creating a peaceful environment for our patients and their families. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to ensuring that your loved one is surrounded by warmth, comfort, and compassion during this difficult time. Creating a comfortable and peaceful environment for your loved one at home is essential during end-of-life care. Here are some tips to make their space a serene oasis: 1. **Soft lighting**: Create a cozy ambiance with gentle lighting. Avoid harsh overhead lights and opt for bedside lamps or candles to promote relaxation 2. **Personal touches**: Make the space feel like home by incorporating personal items such as photos, trinkets, and their favorite blankets or pillows. Surrounding them with familiar items can provide comfort and a sense of security 3. **Peaceful sounds**: Play soothing music or nature sounds to create a calming atmosphere. Music can be a powerful tool for reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation #hospicecare #comfort #peaceful #TranscendHospiceNJ

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