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'The myth of objectivity, which depends on a radical separation of the knower from the known, has been declared bankrupt. We now see that to know something is to have a living relationship with it-influencing and being influenced by the object known'. -Parker Palmer, To Know as We are Known as cited in Loving to Know "The more expansive and reverent paradigm of knowing as interpersonal covenant relationship allows for better knowing, knowing that is fuller-orbed and mutually person-enhancing and therapeutic."-Esther Meek, "Loving to Know" This is the path we have taken with Telos LTC in knowing our customers. To build a better product we must listen and grow along with those we hope help. There is then a ripple effect of assistance passed along to others in need. I believe this path will ultimately create lasting relationships, better products and better outcomes. Coming to know is a journey. A journey that is relational and it is binding, or as Meek calls it, covenantal. We hope to join you on your journey of knowledge and growth. #medicaid #longtermcare #nursinghome #healthcare

🧡 Partner with Comfort Keepers: Your Go-To Care Solution 🧡 As healthcare professionals, you’re always seeking the best care options for your clients. Comfort Keepers partners with you to provide in-home caregiving services that smoothly integrate with transitions from Home Health (HH), Hospice, Physicians, or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF). 🔸 For HH Reps: We bridge the gap when patients no longer need skilled nursing but still need non-medical support like ADL assistance, safety, and companionship, keeping them on track with care plans. Refer when: • Patients complete HH and need help with ADLs. • Clients need companion care or help maintaining independence. 🔸 For Hospice Reps: Our caregivers offer extra personal care and companionship to families, supporting emotional and practical needs during the end-of-life care. Refer when: • Families need extra personal care. • Clients need more comfort and companionship. • Family caregivers need respite. 🔸 For Physicians & Clinics: We help patients manage chronic conditions, post-op recovery, and wellness—offering support with medications, mobility, and nutrition to keep patients at home and healthy. Refer when: • Patients need ongoing support for chronic conditions. • Post-op patients need help at home. • Patients need help with medications, mobility, or nutrition. 🔸 For SNF Reps: We ensure a safe, supportive transition home for patients leaving SNFs—providing help with ADLs, medication reminders, and home safety. Refer when: • Clients leaving SNF need mobility or home safety support. • Patients need help to avoid readmissions. 🌟 Why Comfort Keepers? 🌟 We’re more than caregivers—we’re relationship builders, offering personalized care that helps clients live safely and independently at home. What Sets Us Apart: • Matchmaking: We pair clients with caregivers who share similar interests. • All-ages care: From pediatrics to seniors. • Paperwork support: We work with long-term care insurance, VA benefits, and offer self-pay rates. • Client independence: Supporting your patients’ ability to live their best life. 📱 Text: 936-693-3346 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: www.comfortkeepers.com Together, let’s provide personalized, compassionate care that keeps your clients thriving!

As healthcare evolves, the value of consistent and comprehensive primary care cannot be overstated. Evidence shows that when patients have regular access to primary care services, both the cost of care decreases and the quality of care improves. Vermont is leading by example in healthcare efficiency and quality through its embrace of the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. This approach provides consistent and comprehensive primary care, significantly reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes. By prioritizing preventive care and chronic disease management, Vermont’s PCMH model ensures accessible and effective healthcare for all. Investing in robust primary care systems is an investment in healthier populations and more sustainable healthcare. Let’s advocate for accessible, continuous primary care for everyone as a fundamental step towards a more efficient and effective healthcare system. #Healthcare #PrimaryCare #PatientCare #HealthEconomics

Great to see this investment in Primary Care. In two years, the Labor government has increased Medicare rebates by twice as much as the former Liberal government did in its nine-year stint, through its $940 million in additional Medicare funding delivered last year and $900 million delivered this week, according to the Department of Health and Aged Care. The latest data published by the DoHAC showed 915,000 estimated additional free visits in May and an overall bulk-billing rate of 79% nationally. This marks a modest increase of 3.4 percentage points since the induction of the triple bulk-billing incentives. The biggest increases were seen in regional and rural areas, with an estimated 900,000 additional visits since the incentives, according to the government. While the RACGP championed the increases, GPs remained concerned that the low-ball MBS indexation of 3.5%, which took effect yesterday, would undercut any increase.

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A stroke survivor, Marlene Nathanson, was on the road to recovery when her prior authorization request for treatment was refused under her Medicare Advantage plan. Unfortunately, Marlene’s circumstance is not unique. A recent The New York Times piece details Marlene’s encounter with a prior auth denial and its impact on her access to care. The article also features physician experiences with prior authorizations, noting that although new rules have been introduced, it comes down to enforcement at the local level to ensure real change is made. Prior authorization denials can have a significant impact on patient care, cause economic stress, and contribute to staff burnout. At Valer, our mission is to speed and simplify current prior auth processes to reduce denials and the need for appeals, helping to boost patient outcomes. For the full New York Times piece, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/ef-KW_Hy To learn more about how our solution can help your health system, follow this link: https://valer.health

Patient Assistance Programs: Bridging the Gap. Discover how these programs enhance access to life-saving therapies and reduce financial barriers for patients in need. Read more in our blog: https://lnkd.in/eN7n6rRv

https://lnkd.in/gqnRzx3Q doctors that care for their patients and patients that need of good health care professionals, should be able to grow together. its how it used to be years ago. what happened along the way? this system we have now of musical chairs of doctors and patients is very real and stressful. couldnt agree more with this article.

After two decades, Vermont’s #BlueprintForHealth showing impressive results & the legislature is pretty happy with it. The #PrimaryCare centric framework (started at the behest of a Republican governor) is showing 30% lower per capita #MedicalCosts & 30% lower per capita #drug cost across the state. Funny thing: the more primary care you have, the higher the overall #populationhealth & the lower the per capita cost (AKA #healthcare-related wealth transfers) according to the report presented to the Vermont legislature. #TripleAim #QuadrupleAim #PublicPrivatePartnership #PublicPrivatePartnerships