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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a Medicare and Medicaid program designed for individuals aged 55 and above requiring nursing-home-level care, embraced the benefits of providing care at home prior to the pandemic, enabling this frail population to remain within their familiar home environments and communities.

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Virtual Reality Applications in Workers’ Compensation Reviews

Advanced Medical Reviews

Restrictive telehealth payment rules under programs like Medicare. VR headsets offer new mediums for therapy and pain management. Improved Pain Management and Rehabilitation. The audio-visual fidelity of VR-assisted telehealth is also useful in the management of pain for WC patients.

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150 top places to work in healthcare

Henry Kotula

Health system employees have access to a wellness program with subsidized fitness center locations and exercise classes. This new company culture builds on its current employee benefit offerings, including a child care center, stress-reduction and exercise classes, and a health sciences library. UW Health (Madison, Wis.).