Sunday, December 29, 2013

New View Of Care Coordination To Reduce Readmissions

Readmission to a hospital setting within 30 days of discharge adversely effects public (Medicare) funded reimbursement.  Hospital providers know readmissions are no longer an accepted part of the medical practice. 

Patients consistently describe feeling incomplete.  The patient is not sure where they reside in this process.  Public funded medical programs are getting leaner, discharge expectations are occurring sooner, communication between providers seems too loose. 

The core task of care coordination is an ability to verbalize the discipline to discipline hand off during an inpatient stay or an outpatient treatment process.  Understanding discipline to discipline patient flow improves identification of gaps (evidence based) that contribute to preventable hospital readmissions.

Wisconsin's PATH ALONG App http://appsmakerstore.com/appim/j6kcdet8xvwk4s                           delivers a comprehensible over view of the discipline to discipline approach to the movement of patients through the medical process.  This is the role of care assurance as it relates to the current function of patient flow through a specific hospital, medical delivery setting.  Detailed monitoring of the flow from inpatient to community recovery improves accountability. 

Looking at patient flow across disciplines moves the health care facility from trying unsuccessfully to delegate the task of accountability.   Observing actual process through the PATH ALONG model can help committees better organize solutions that meet fiscal and quality approval.

The goal is to improve patient outcomes, save the overall system money, and deliver an impressive post hospital recovery experience.  Home Care Path and the Wisconsin PATH ALONG model remind us there is always more we can do.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Senior Likes Micro Fleece Texting Gloves In Wisconsin

One of our seniors explained the micro fleece texting gloves is their favorite Christmas present.  The senior was standing out in the hospital walkway reviewing the information on the  PATH ALONG App http://appsmakerstore.com/appim/j6kcdet8xvwk4s

The thumb and pointer finger are formed with a silver woven fiber which conducts a small amount of electric current from the finger tips to your phone or ipads touch screen.  The tips have been structured to be conductive without scratching or damaging a touch screen.

This is labeled weather resistant technology because you can keep your hands warm while attending to your touch screen assignments.  For this senior the micro fleece texting gloves have been identified as a favorite Christmas present.

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Wisconsin Ice Fish Without A License Weekend Jan 18 and 19

Seniors have reminded us the second year of the free ice fishing weekend is approaching.  Everyone can fish in Wisconsin waters on January 18th and 19th- 2014, without a fishing license.  This is a great way to experience your favorite lakes and catch some fish.

Seniors remind us to always ice fish with more than one person for increased safety.  Warm clothing, snacks, and warm fluids all improve the experience.  Remember snow can conceal thin ice, so fish in areas often frequented by local ice fishing families.

Seniors remind us that the amount of fish and the size limits all apply, same as they would when you fish with an active license.  Home Care Path and the Wisconsin PATH ALONG model wish everyone a fun and safe free ice fishing weekend.

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Can Anklebot Help After A Stroke

Anklebot can be described as a bio scanner and walking coach device.  Robotics is mounted to a knee brace and connected to a custom designed shoe.  Electrode sensors pick up when the person begins to move their ankle on there own, and adjusts the robotics to deliver less assistance.

The anklebot is a product of The Newman Laboratory for Biomechanics and Human Rehab at (MIT) The Boston Mass. Institute of Technology.  The (VA) Department of Veterans Affairs Journal Of Rehabilitation Research and Development has published  an initial study involving post stroke ankle stiffness and gait function with inclusion of the anklebot.

VA Researchers Larry Forrester and staff will conduct a 2 year study to document how the anklebot can help stroke survivors improve their gait.  As a person moves the ankle, sensors trigger robotics which move the foot along the programmed trajectory.  Electrode sensors record angular displacement and torque as collected data on a computer program.  Researchers can use the data to determine ankle stiffness and (ROM) range of motion.

Researchers hope to publish scientific evidence for the ability of anklebot to improve gait velocity and forward propulsion . With the completion of this study the expectation will be the inclusion of anklebot in to the rehab regimen for the post stroke population experiencing difficulties with ambulation.  Most importantly the post stroke patient can have access to a simultaneous therapy that could help them walk better.   Home Care Path encourages readers to follow this new therapy practice as it becomes more available.

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

CMS Calculates 18 Percent Hospital Readmission Rate 2013

Home Care Path and the Wisconsin PATH ALONG model were pleased with the recent hospital readmission rate data reported by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).  CMS Data Analytics reviewed 30 day all condition Medicare readmission rates.  Focusing on January 2012 to August 2013 preliminary figures indicate the Medicare readmission rate averaged less than 18 percent.

This is significant when compared to readmission data from 2007 to 2011 which reported a 19 percent Medicare hospital readmission rate.  This one percent drop is estimated to mean 130, 000.00 fewer hospital readmissions the Medicare fund needed to reimburse.

The national effort to manage hospital readmission rates is called (CMS) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid value based purchasing.  This calls on Medicare certified providers to deliver the assessed need within the appropriate level of care setting.

This means the Medicare and Medicaid fund will only reimburse a certified provider group at the amount pre -defined according to where the treatment can safely occur.  So, if your scheduled procedure has been proven to be safely done in an outpatient setting, the Health Care Center will not be reimbursed at the inpatient hospital level.

This in part is why you are seeing the construction occurring near the community hospitals.  This is adding the outpatient specialty delivery areas.  With these medical services the patient comes early has the procedure and goes home the same day.   The Medicare cost is much less for a procedure that does not include a stay in the hospital.

Home Care Path and the Wisconsin PATH ALONG model coordinate staff who can be an extra set of arms and legs at home to help with the recovery process.  Often the assistance is temporary until the discharged outpatient can get by on their own. 

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

The Big Business of Medicaid In Wisconsin

The old saying goes - the people who need this medical care stays the same, the workers who deliver the medical care stay the same, the organizations who manage the funds stay the same, it is the names of the Federal and State Program initiatives that changes over time.

Centene Corporation (CNC) on NYSE traded at about sixty dollars per share is a comprehensive organization marketing Medicaid management solutions.  Wisconsin's Tommy Thompson the Former Health and Human Services Secretary and Former Wisconsin Governor is listed as a member of the Board of Directors.  Centene Corporation head quarters are in St. Louis Missouri.

Managed Health Services Insurance Corporation (MHS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Centene Corporation (CNC).  Managed Health Services Insurance Corporation is located in West Allis, Wisconsin. Managed Health Services Insurance Corporation (MHS) has been providing service for the Medicaid population in Wisconsin since 1984. 

Managed Health Services Insurance Corporation (MHS) successfully operates as a Medicaid Health Plan in Wisconsin managing Medicaid, BadgerCare, and SSI programs.  The Kaiser Foundation Commission on Medicaid in a survey of State Medicaid Officials determined that even States like Wisconsin who do not expand Medicaid eligibility can expect a seven percent increase in population and accompanying expense.

Centene Corporation who owns Managed Health Services Insurance Corporation who is dependent upon a stable large population of under insured participants will have a continued presence in Wisconsin.  This in part is due to the knowledge that Wisconsin's defined need will increase about seven percent annually.  The improved eligibility determination and online sign up process will facilitate faster coverage. 

The Staff of Home Care Path and the Wisconsin PATH ALONG model would like to thank Centene Corporation and Managed Health Services Insurance Corporation for all their proactive labor that can assure Wisconsin under insured citizens will have access to needed services and the working population will continue to be paid for providing this health service.  And Tommy Thompson who is always watching out for Wisconsin.

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Wisconsin Embraces Alternative Therapy With Kwekkeboom Study

Kristine Kwekkeboom a Wisconsin Registered Nurse has organized a progressive approach to symptom management.  Funded by a National Institutes of Health Research Project Grant for 2,022,591.00 to be conducted in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin Madison. 

For approximately 4 years the study will document significant variables to better understand (evidence based) how and for who the interventions will work best .  The interventions are non invasive and support an internal locus of control.  The therapy is employed to help manage pain, fatigue and sleep disturbance.

The technology is an MP3 player, which is a hand size, portable device that stores digital audio files which are usually songs and music. The MP3 player will give the study participant immediate access to audio files recorded as relaxation, distraction, and guided imagery content.  The MP3 device delivers access to their chosen selections any time and any place the symptoms become intolerable.

The staff of Home Care Path and the Wisconsin PATH ALONG Model will be reviewing published study results for the purpose of employing effective interventions in to their practice.  This is a ground breaking study that includes the use of technology, the arts, and evidence based research.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Dean Health Plan in Waukesha and Jefferson Counties

Dean Health Plan has a stronger presence in Waukesha and Jefferson Counties.  Dean Health Plan successfully contracted with ProHealth Care Network of Hospitals and Clinics on Monday December 2, 2013. 

ProHealth Care providers (90 Primary Care Physicians) serve Waukesha and Jefferson Counties.  Wisconsin consumers from Waukesha and Jefferson Counties who purchase insurance through Dean Health Plan can readily access in network medical providers.

The staff of Home Care Path and the Wisconsin PATH ALONG model are glad to see Dean Health Plan increasing medical treatment options for Wisconsin consumers.

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Seniors Profit from Cyber Monday

Some of our seniors have explained how they profit from cyber Monday.  Cyber Monday is a commerce term for promoting online shopping during the Monday following the Thanksgiving holiday. 

In 2005 content of online data began to contain the use of cyber Monday and the word spread quickly.  Soon  research of reviewed online transaction information demonstrated increased buying through the computer on this day.

Online sellers quickly got on board listing more items for sale, and presenting greater deals.  Some of our seniors use ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolphins-Carved-From-Vegetable-Ivory-/370955800932  to market their collection finds to eager consumers looking for a deal.

The seniors explain there are now many point of sale systems to support the availability of online transactions between individual buyers and sellers.  The seniors suggest using multiple point of sale systems through varied selling sites to move your products in to the larger markets.

The Staff of Home Care Path and the Wisconsin PATH ALONG Model wish everyone a happy and fun Cyber Monday.

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Monday, November 25, 2013

Survivors Benefits Social Security Administration

A community members death is communicated to the Social Security Administration through the (I-EDR) Internet Electronic Death Registration by the chosen Funeral Director.  The (I-EDR) Internet Electronic Death Registration replaces the need for the Funeral Director to file form SSA-721 with the Social Security Administration.

Form SSA-721 was a statement of death filled in by the Funeral Director.  Electronic posting of this information enables the Social Security Administration to deliver benefits much faster. Two important benefits for a surviving spouse include:

Lump sum death payment: The Social Security Administration distributes a special lump sum death payment of 255.00

The Social Security Administration can re-calculate the couples benefit to determine if the surviving spouse will benefit from drawing the decedents funds.

Today the police dispatcher sends EMS rescue who perform a bedside diagnostic test which confirms the individual has no pulse or respiration.  The EMS rescue contact the coroner who declare the time of death and contact the funeral director.  The funeral director notifies the Social Security Administration as a statement of death through the I-EDR  which enables the surviving spouse faster access to needed benefits.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Chevalier of the Legion of Honor

The Legion of Honor is the highest decoration in France and Chevalier is the highest degree of the five that can be awarded.  The Legion of Honor is a French Order that was publicly established in 1802. The five recognized degrees include:

1. Chevalier (Knight)
2. Officer (Officer)
3. Commandeur (Commander)
4. Grand Officer (Grand Officer)
5. Grand Croix (Grand Cross)

In the United States the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor is awarded in official ceremony through the French Embassy in Washington DC.   The Honor is awarded for excellent civil or military conduct delivered, upon official investigation.  The daily operation of the French Order is conducted under the authority of the Grand Chancery. 

This award strengthens global relationships and brings positive attention to the service organizations connected to the individual receiving the Honor.

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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Wisconsin Governor Walker Prepared For Delay With Federal Exchanges

On Thursday November 14, 2013 President Barack Obama announced the Health Insurance Companies could, at their discretion and with permission from State Insurance Commissioners, keep policies that had been scheduled for elimination for not meeting (ACA) Affordable Care Act standards.

Within minutes Wisconsin Governor Walker said he would delay for 3 months his plan to move 77, 500 Wisconsin residents out of State health programs and in to the online Federal Insurance Exchange.  Demonstrating a powerful response that immediately establishes relied on coverage for Wisconsin's needing population.  

Representative Joan Ballweg explained the State budget included provisions to continue Badgercare and (HIRSP) Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan eligibility at current levels if Wisconsin experiences a delay in the implementation of the Federal Health Program. 

Governor Scott Walker will call lawmakers for a special legislative session in early December to pass the change to keep those 77,500 Wisconsin citizens from losing State Badgercare Plus coverage in January before the Federal Insurance Program is equipped to serve them.

Governor Walker will include a legislative proposal that would allow (HIRSP) Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan to extend coverage for an additional 90 days.  This would not require HIRSP members to stay with the plan but if it is working, they could be served till March 31, 2014.   This demonstrates Governor Walker endorsing a broader range of options than the exchange currently makes available.

Some areas in the State of Wisconsin can benefit from an increase in the number of available coverage options.  Governor Walker has a proven history of working well with the Wisconsin Insurance Industry.  It is likely that the health insurance industry would continue existing plans with Governor Walkers encouragement.  Certainly we must applaud Governor Walkers fast, effective response to a very real problem facing many Wisconsin residents.   Home Care Path encourages readers to follow this issue as it unfolds in the coming months.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Time To Prescribe More Statins

Two research driven information sources The American College of Cardiology and The American Heart Association have fostered guidelines to expand the practice of prescribing statin drugs.   The purpose is to reduce the incidence of heart attack and stroke.

Statin drugs lower blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-COA Reductase.  HMG-COA Reductase is a liver enzyme used by the body to create cholesterol.  The statin lowers cholesterol by disrupting the enzymes  availability to participate in the assembly of cholesterol.

Once formed cholesterol increases plaque build up on artery walls which slows or stops blood flow.  Heart attack or stroke can occur with no blood flow.

So, why have statin drugs not become available to consumers over the counter?  Some medical providers are for allowing statins to be sold over the counter, and some are against the idea.   
Those against say elevated blood cholesterol levels do not generate symptoms that would prompt patients to make informed decisions about statin drug dosing or benefits.  Those for believe making the statin drugs available to consumers over the counter would dramatically lower the cost.

Home Care Path encourages readers to follow this issue of expanding the prescribing of statin drugs  to a wider range of at risk patients as it unfolds in the next few months.


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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Reiki Energy and healing use

Reiki can be described as a non-physical healing energy made up of life force that is guided by higher intelligence , or spiritually guided life force energy.  In healing Reiki energy seems to have an intelligence all its own flowing where it is needed in the client and creating the healing conditions necessary for the individuals needs.

This energy is flowing through everything on the planet.  This energy flows around and through the individual's body all the time.  This unseen energy supports the physical organs and tissues as it flows through and about the body.  A disruption in the flow of this energy can contribute to an unhealthy condition that shows itself as a sickness in the body.

A persons mind (thoughts and feelings) can contribute to an effect in this field of energy circulating in and out of the body.  Often the Reiki practitioner can intuit knowledge of changes in the flow of this energy through sharpened senses. The Reiki practitioner can implement this non-invasive  healing technique to help correct the disruption of energy flow facilitating balance and bringing healing.

A look at Reiki energy is a way for individuals to better understand how their energy is being transferred and communicated all the time.  This is most easily recognized when a giggling happy child enters a room.  The child's happy, playful energetic field changes the physical experience for everyone in that moment of time.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Levosimendan Going To Drive OXBT Shares Higher

Levosimendan is a cardiac medication proven to be effective in reducing mortality among patients with reduced heart function as they were having surgery.  Levosimendan is a calcium sensitizer that can be administered intravenously (IV) to patients with acute decompensated congestive heart failure (CHF).  The drug helps dilate vessels, increasing heart muscle contractility without increasing the oxygen consumption requirement.

Oxygen Biotherapeutics Inc. NASDAQ stock OXBT signed a definitive agreement in October 2013 for exclusive rights to develop and market Levosimendan in North America.  This transaction between OXBT and Phyxius Pharma Inc. is valued at approximately 4.8 million in stock.

Should the drug Levosimendan be successfully commercialized one would expect OXBT share (7.70) value to rise significantly.  Levosimendan  can produce a much appreciated effect for the patient during cardiac surgery.  Home Care Path encourages readers to follow OXBT and see if  the drug Levosimendan can improve share performance.


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Sunday, November 3, 2013

FDA acts to improve medical providers access to needed drug therapies

The ability of the medical community to effectively treat a patient with a prescribed drug is dependent upon the available supply of the medication.  When a hospital or clinic do not have a medication for treatment it is called a drug shortage. The supply is depleted, causing patients in the
service area to go without the benefit the medication could have delivered.

The (FDA) Food and Drug Administration has proposed two new rules on October 31, 2013 to help prevent drug supply shortages.  Rule one involves implementing a strategic plan to coordinate an organized approach to reported drug shortages.  This means:

A. Immediately assess the drug manufacturers reported shortage

B. Immediately contact alternative drug manufacturers capable of filling the shortage

C. Speed up the process to certify a drug manufacturers site to help prevent an approaching shortage.

The second FDA proposed rule requires all drug manufacturers to notify the FDA of permanent discontinuance or a temporary interruption of manufacturing likely to disrupt their supply.  This is early reporting to head off a shortage.

This is an important concept with the aging population and the increased number of insured consumers using the service a medical provider can offer.  The FDA is acting to facilitate regulation that supports the private drug manufacturing industry to better serve the prescribing provider and the patient.  Home Care Path encourages readers to follow this issue as it unfolds in the next year.

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Tips For Accompanying A Person To The Hospital

Having someone along when you enter the hospital can prove to be a big help.  Some things to consider include:

1. When you are sent for a test or scan where is the person who will interpret the results located?

2. When you go for the MRI how will the doctor's nurse know you have gotten your MRI?

3. Who is the lead hospital staff giving you an over view of the ongoing flow of the visit?

4. How can you be sure not to take the same diagnostic test twice?

5. Where are you stationed when the lead hospital staff is making calls and looking up information?

6. In the absence of the hospital lead how does the doctor know which patient you are?

7. How is the prescribing provider receiving the updated test results?

8. Once the prescribing provider updates the orders how are they coordinated?

These are some things to consider when observing the inpatient hospital process.  Knowing how departments (care transitions) connect can improve the quality of the persons hospital visit.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Twitter Constructs Glitch Free IPO on NYSE

As one of the most progressive collaborative activities Twitter organized a mock period of share trading on the weekend of October 26, 2013.  The NYSE conducted a full run with agents from registered firms simulating buying and selling.  A test run to observe the flow of Twitter share trading.

Twitter has authorized 70 million shares of the company at between 17.00 to 20.00 per share.  The (IPO)  Initial Public Offering goal is to raise 1.4 billion dollars.  November 7, 2013 marks the first day of real Twitter shares trading. 

Glitches can occur with the online transition process which can produce trading delays and order issues.   Glitches mean revenue loss.  Twitter teamed up with the (NYSE) New York Stock Exchange operators to perform a period of mock share trading.  The improvements post test run leave Twitter hoping investment firms report a streamlined trading experience.

Over all success will always be measured  by how the Twitter shares perform after the real trading has started.  Home Care Path wishes Twitter a record breaking IPO!!!

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Friday, October 25, 2013

Wisconsin Fish Fry Price So High

Why the heck is the Wisconsin fish fry costing so much?  Under Current News has boats reporting unusually slow fishing the latter part of 2013.  This translates to less cod and haddock available to meet the strong market demand. 

Recently haddock headed and gutted prices hit a 7 year high.  This is the highest cost has been since June of 2006.  Fishing sources theorize warmer ocean water temperatures are causing cod, haddock to swim closer to the surface (Russia, Norway side) making themselves harder to catch. 

Likely quotas pre set to protect the oceans fish beds will not be met for 2013.  This means no big cod or haddock accumulations for the hungry food services.  Thankfully Wisconsin still has the precious blue gill to fall back on.  Home Care Path encourages viewers to watch the Friday fish fry prices.


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Thursday, October 24, 2013

HMSY Stock HMS Holdings Corp

As public programs expand to deliver health care to large populations the prized service is cost containment.  HMSY HMS Holdings Corp provides a service set designed to contain costs with large health care programs. 

Innovative cost containment is necessary to preserve the financial integrity of the program.  HMSY utilizes technology to mine information.  Technological procurement structure identifies and isolates system variables which can be examined for their measure of contributing quality.  This is beneficial with a break down of trend directives.  This provides a real time platform the team can push cost containment decisions from.   This is reducing (liability) risk across the over all system.

The wider reach within the data procurement process improves accuracy of placement for the pay source.  This forges numerical evidence for the order in which the programs payment is properly due.  The system to request and receive over payment is operable. This is performing recovery.


The speed at which claims can be appropriately handled is an imperative piece of delivering care to a larger population.  Ongoing development of information collection and storage to facilitate an evidence based evolution is important.  Rapid access to the data needed to satisfy the influx of claims is essential to managing the out flow of revenue.  HMS Holdings Corp can adapt its service to the changes in level of need the health care delivery program can experience with growth. 

HMSY HMS Holdings Corp contains cost through a technological service designed to reduce risk, manage outflow, and perform recovery.  Home Care Path encourages viewers to watch this stock as health care programs expand in the next year.

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Out Of Pocket Limit 6350 Health Plan

Under Federal law out of pocket limits cannot exceed 6350.00 for an individual.  Once the out of pocket expense limit is reached your plan covers one hundred percent of the eligible expenses.  Your monthly premium does not count in the calculation of your out of pocket expense.

This establishes a balanced relationship between the consumer, the health care provider, and the insurance payer.  The health insurance industry has attached additional consumer payment in the form of deductibles, co- insurance percentage, and co-payments to the medical process.  Regardless of the presentation of the fee's connected to deductibles, co-insurance, and co-payments the annual total out of pocket for an individual cannot exceed 6350.00.

Health insurance payers negotiate with the medical delivery network to achieve lower service charges for the consumer .  This is an important step toward transparency.  Health insurance plans contract with larger medical delivery networks to provide needed health care to the population.  Under the annual contract the plans beneficiary is entitled to the agreed upon procedural charge.  Staying in network the medical provider should be billing a similar charge for a similar service. 

Understanding how your health insurance plan contracts with the network of medical providers helps the consumer see the purpose of receiving care within the related system.  Defining an out of pocket limit encourages the health insurance plan to engage the medical provider network in a cost savings relationship. 

These are major steps in removing surprise and controlling a varied frequency of excessive medical procedural charges .  Understanding how investment connects to utilization is a proven way to engage the community members in efforts to contain cost.  Home Care Path encourages readers to follow this issue as time unfolds.

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Monday, October 14, 2013

Home Care Path supports Wisconsin Senate Bill 101 Assembly Bill 151

Senate Bill 101 introduced by Senator Alberta Darling and Assembly Bill 151 introduced by Representative Pat Strachota create public policy designed to improve individual access to oral cancer treatment options.

Drug manufacturers are fast developing oral pills that can better target specific areas in the physical body preventing undesired (cancer) mass growth. The pills can mean decreased side effects (loss of hair) and improve efficacy (performance) while supporting quality of life. 

The difficulty is health insurance will pay more of the cost for a patient if they receive IV infusion (medical benefit)  of chemo medication cause the cost is perceived as being less. 
The health insurance industry categorizes the newly developed oral cancer treatment (pills taken orally) as a benefit of an individuals drug insurance plan.  The drug insurance provider places the chemo oral treatment pills in the most expensive tier if they offer it at all.

The IV infused chemo drugs can be much more labor intensive, requiring specially trained staff to infuse the medication.  The procedure involves needles and carries a risk of infection as well as additional pain and inconvenience for the patient.  Pills can beat out procedures in almost anyone's mind. 

Drug manufacturers understand this as evidenced by approximately 25 percent of the developing chemo treatment medications (400 on course now) for utilization with a prescription are now oral.
It seems a way for the insurance industry to add value to their service is to find a way to get these new effective oral medications in the current health care delivery system.

The time for improved access to oral cancer treatment options is now. 

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Amerisource Bergen NYSE Stock ABC a rising star

If I had to guess on a rising stock it would be (ABC) Amerisource Bergen NYSE about 62.00 per share.  Amerisource Bergen develops pharmaceutical distribution centers that serve pharmaceutical manufacturers and health care delivery systems that supply community pharmacies, retail chain pharmacies, hospitals, physicians offices, clinics and out patient treatment stations.

Amerisource Bergen is about maintaining access to branded, generic, and over the counter medications.  The service a global distributor of drugs brings to the supply chain is cost containment.  With expertise in packaging, reimbursement and real solutions for supporting the transition from hospital to an outpatient delivery model.

Amerisource Bergen was formed in 2001 with the merger of the Amerisource Health Corporation and Bergen Brunswig Corporation. With a United States location listed in Valley Forge, PA 19482.

Every single day ten thousand more baby boomers turn the Medicare eligibility age in the Country.  Management of chronic age related disease processes is with medication.   A clinic visit prescription over a scheduled outpatient center treatment.

Amerisource is delivering the right product at the right time and supplementing it with a cost containment focus which seems to be a rich formula for a lengthy period of increasing margins of profit for share holders.

Home Care Path encourages readers to watch this stock over the next few months.

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Physicians Plus Insurance Corp Expands in to Illinois and Iowa Health Markets

Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation is located 2650 Novation Parkway, Madison Wisconsin 53713.  Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation employs an integrated (managed care) care delivery model.

Meriter hospital and clinics is located 202 South Park Street, Madison Wisconsin 53715.  Two thirds of Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation is owned by Meriter hospital and clinics. 

Unity Point Health is located 1776 West Lake Parkway, Suite 400, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266.  Unity Point Health just acquired Meriter hospital and clinics.  Madison Wisconsin will see the Meriter name changed to Unity Point Health-Meriter.

When Unity Point Health purchased Meriter hospital and clinics they also received two thirds of the Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation.  This facilitates the expansion of Physicians Plus Health Insurance products to be marketed in both Illinois and Iowa. 

Meriter hospital and clinics being owned by a larger health care delivery business (Unity Point Health) can now negotiate lower prices on needed supplies and spread their operating expense across a larger flow of in coming revenue streams. Bigger is now seen as better.

Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation will continue to navigate care to maximize policy holder groups utilization of Unity Point Health's network of providers.  Unity Point Health as a business strategy will control the direction of consumer populations through policy that navigates Physicians Plus Insurance plan members to utilize Unity Point Health network providers. 

This will increase the Unity Point Health's annual revenue while reducing the Physicians Plus Insurance Corporations out of network monetary claims.  From a public perspective this is being done to demonstrate proper stewardship over the monthly premium being paid.  Saving the internal operation money. 

Meriter hospital and the Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation appear to be pro-active in changing to insure the ability to continue to effectively serve the community.   Home Care Path and the Wisconsin's PATH ALONG model would like to take this opportunity to wish Meriter Hospital, Physicians Plus Insurance, and Unity Point Health great success in this newly formed business group.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Health Insurance Products Saying Good Bye To Pre-Existing Condition

Pre-existing condition is a health condition that was diagnosed and or treated within six months prior to when the participant enrolled in the health insurance plan.  The pre-existing condition exclusion period was attached to most newly enrolled participants.  This means coverage could be excluded for a medical condition that existed prior to enrolling in the new health insurance plan.

After January 1, 2014 the pre-existing condition exclusion period will be a completely prohibited health insurance industry practice.  The health reform law prohibits the denial of coverage or charging higher premiums due to a pre-existing condition for plan and policy years beginning January 1, 2014.

As health care reform unfolds , expect communication to contain a variety of insurance industry terms and phrases. Home Care Path encourages viewers to follow the health reform roll out.

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Monday, October 7, 2013

William G. Bostic jr and US Census Bureau Got Some Time Off

William G. Bostic Jr. is an Associate Director for Economic Programs with the United States Census Bureau.  Currently administering the 2012 Survey of Business Owners and Self Employed Persons (SBO).  The survey has been placed on hold with the unexpected shutting down of the United States Government. 

This survey helps integrate big data collection with business service and delivery to support innovation.  The focus is now on access and utilization.  Making this data available to the business community to drive digital services and support innovation.

The goals appear to be:

1. Access anywhere and anytime

2. Improved constructs to better communicate meaning

3. Trends that can support business decisions

4. Themes that identify expansive applications that translate to improved service with decreased consumer cost

5. Timely identification of shifts that can contribute to informing public policy

This is integrating big data and getting digital constructs that support innovation to the business community in a timely fashion.  This appears to be on hold until the shut down is solved. 

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Twitter IPO TWTR has a plan

Social media is a hot commodity.  Twitter is a company that serves individual users.  People can shape personality and communicate an online presence to a greater portion of the world.  If you were what you eat, you are now what you tweet. 

Twitter statistics list 100 million daily active users.  Data review indicates 215 million active users per month.  Mobile access has increased user activity and provides a greater contribution to digital data content.  Individualized digital data content is the DNA of technological marketing.

The craft of selling larger quantities at an accepted market derived level is dependent upon individualized digital data.  This indicates Twitter is not close enough to adulthood (still growing) to accurately determine a value.  The current  spoken value is 10 billion which does not account for anticipated growth. 

Twitter has submitted initial documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the JOBS Act.  This allows companies with less than 1 billion in revenue to work with regulators on the (IPO) Initial Public Offering before the information is available to the public.  The average length of this process is 136 days.  The stock symbol is TWTR. 

Social media is well accepted across the planet.  Twitter has a proven user friendly product designed to enable more people to participate in this mode of communication.  Twitter serves individual consumers which translates to individualized digital data content.  Individualized digital data content is the DNA of technological marketing which will distribute the goods and services to tomorrows clients.

The plan says we are a growing service in a global market with potential that steps beyond your typical tech product.  Our true value lies in your ability to perceive the larger picture that is unfolding.  Home Care Path wishes Twitter a record setting IPO!

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Kathleen Falk Appointed Regional Director Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the appointment of Kathleen Falk as Regional Director of Region V of the United States Department of Health and Human Services as of September 2013.

Kathleen Falk a famous public servant in Dane County Madison Wisconsin will work from an office in Chicago Illinois.    Kathleen Falk will collaborate with public officials in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. 

Kathleen Falk will function as the key representative of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in collaborating with Federal, State, Military, Local, and Tribal representatives on Health and Social Services issues. 

This is a pivotal role in shaping the transition of an evolving health care delivery system to better serve larger populations experiencing a greater prevalence of symptoms of chronic disease conditions.  The work is to establish a unified health care delivery that better links pay source, medical intervention, and help to recover in the community.

Home Care Path wishes Kathleen Falk great success in her new position.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Community Hospitals Brace Themselves With Roll Out

Community hospitals continually adjust their service to best  meet the local populations medical needs.  The name of the new game is cost reduction.  Hospitals are challenged to comply with Medicare cost containment regulations and stay a float during political delays with the health insurance exchange.

Expect to see tighter staffing of local health care facilities.  Health delivery systems will staff according to operation volumes. 

Discipline specific departments will be instructed to develop appropriate drug and lab formularies to reduce waste.  Eliminate expensive variation, train staff to a predictable system of utilization that aligns with best practice. 

Providers practice to the fullest extent of their license.  The doctor will not be employed to do the tasks a nurse can perform.  Skilled medical staff will not be employed to perform the tasks non-medical staff can perform.

Strengthen communication with community based organizations (www.homecarepath.com) capable of supporting initiatives to reduce hospital readmissions.  Care assurance is now an important piece of the patients ongoing service.

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Home Visits Shifting Community Perception

The State of Wisconsin has developed the IRIS program, the Family Care Program, and the Wisconsin Partnership Program, which serves nursing home level of care patients who choose to reside in the community.  This population receives home visits to maintain wellness. 

Local hospitals have placed health care services in the same geographical location and call themselves health care centers.  These providers now build large outpatient clinics to serve the area citizens.  Following an outpatient procedure many individuals benefit from the help of another (home visits) for a period of time.

A recent survey conducted by the Health Care Intelligence Network www.hin.com of New Jersey found that while 79 percent of the hospital health care system conduct home visits only 0 to 10 percent of the total population receive a home visit.  With a Federal, State, and Health Care Industry shift toward serving more individuals in the community the 0 to 10 percent reported figure should begin to climb.

Forty three percent of the respondents report post discharge as the primary reason for a home visit.  This survey involved 155 organizations.   The data indicates an individual is selected for a home visit by a process that includes chart reviews, electronic health care records condition program, hospital census, and self reports.

Home Care Path is a community based organization committed to facilitating the integration of in home supportive care with public funded programming and medical provision.  This involves supportive care solutions to guide the varied insurance plans implementation of health benefits near the point of service.  This is an effective way to manage loss through reimbursement tied to : preventable readmissions, repetitive ER visit loop, outpatient observational stays, and funding skilled medical staff for non -medical tasks. 

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Insurance Exchange and Minimum Value Standard

Under the Affordable Care Act the employer sponsored health insurance plan sold to employees must meet a Minimum Value Standard.  An employer sponsored health plan meets the "minimum value standard" if the plans share of the total allowed benefit costs covered by the plan is no less than 60 percent of such costs (Section 36B (c)(2)(c)(ii) of the internal revenue code of 1986.  Health and Human Services rules must be utilized for determining minimum standard value.

Minimum value is calculated (HHS MV Calculator) by dividing the anticipated covered medical spending of essential health benefits (EHB) coverage (for the population covered by a typical self insured group plan) by the total anticipated allowed charges for EHB coverage for a typical self insured group health plan population. 

This Minimum Value Standard (actuarial value) measures the relative generosity of benefits covered by the health insurance plan.  Under the ACA Affordable Care Act a health insurance plans actuarial value (60% is minimum value standard) indicates the average share of medical spending that is paid by the plan, as opposed to being paid out of pocket by the consumer. 

So, we can see the actuarial values (60% is minimum value standard) are used to categorize insurance plans in to health benefit tiers.  See below:

Bronze = 60%  (this is the minimum value standard)

Silver = 70%

Gold = 80%

Platinum = 90%

Gold of course being more generous than bronze.  An employer group who purchases an insurance product through a work setting would need a plan that delivers a 60 percent contribution to the total share of medical spending.

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