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2014 was nothing short of an amazing year for Axxess. We were very busy: expansive business growth, hiring employees, launching new products and services, visiting states from coast to coast and meeting and greeting healthcare industry professionals. Of course, we … Keep Reading
Recently, the federal U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia decided in the case of the Home Care Association of America, the Visiting Nurse Associations of America and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice vs. David Weil, … Keep Reading
Virtual retirement villages provide seniors with resources and social connections that help them age in place. There are 140 villages in 40 states that offer referrals to services such as household repair, lawn maintenance, cooking and transportation. And they are … Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted a Special Open Door Forum call today to solicit stakeholder input for adding a five-star rating system for home health agencies (HHA) and review the proposed methodology for calculating the ratings. … Keep Reading
The senior set is going strong – working out, eating clean and feeding their mind, bodies and spirits – in one southern CA town. In fact, their living an average of seven years longer than the U.S. general population. Read … Keep Reading
While the holiday season can be joyous, fun and exciting, many of us equate it with the stress of juggling staff schedules and patients staying with other relatives. For many of us, just hearing the word “holiday” can create anxiety … Keep Reading
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services covered a study that showed the top reasons healthcare providers adopt IT tools are the financial incentives that are in place and the need to share information with other providers. Read more … Keep Reading
Enormous technological changes in medicine and healthcare are heading our way. These trends have a variety of stakeholders: patients, medical professionals, researchers, medical students, and consumers. They are important because of the impact they will likely have on all of … Keep Reading
Company Recognized by D CEO Magazine as a Healthcare Leader Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software, garnered a coveted industry award ‘Achievement in Medical Devices/Technology’ from D CEO magazine. The prestigious Dallas/Fort Worth business magazine honored DFW … Keep Reading
Patient data is now regularly accessed during surgeries to help physicians make decisions, but doing so either requires leaving the sterile environment or having an assistant pushing buttons on the computer on the doc’s behalf. There have been a number … Keep Reading
Recognize importance of patient care in the home Every November, across the U.S., the home health community recognizes National Home Care & Hospice Month to honor its professionals who make a positive difference in the lives of patients and their … Keep Reading
Home care and hospice organizations have been facing steady rate cuts and higher labor costs, even as patients become more chronically ill and prefer to receive care in their home. This is a reflection of the broader U.S. health system … Keep Reading
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