A majority of people are ready to open their doors to healthcare at home, and nearly all payors agree that health at home is often more cost-effective than treatment in a facility, according to a new report from CareCentrix.
In a commentary piece for American Psychologist, five psychologists from across the United States call for health care providers to advocate for the rights of patients with disabilities during the pandemic.
A survey released from BraunAbility as part of the “Save My Spot” campaign reveals that 74% of people have personally seen a handicap accessible parking space being improperly used.
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and Palarum LLC have entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement Program (CRADA) to evaluate the Palarum PUP (Patient is UP) Fall Prevention System designed to reduce inpatient falls.
Duchenne UK, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) announce a joint grant of $686,500 to Dr William Evans (principal investigators) at the University of California, Berkeley to use a novel method to measure changes in total muscle mass in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients through biomarkers in urine samples.
For the past 17 years, Home Instead has delivered presents and essential items to seniors during the holidays via its "Be a Santa to a Senior" program. This year, Home Instead is teaming with Amazon Business to create a contactless gift-giving experience for volunteers and recipients.
Join Etac North America for "Dynamic Seating Systems for Children with Severe Movement Limitations: Possibilities and Documented Effects," a continuing education webinar, on Wednesday, November 18, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM EST.
Wheelchair lifestyle magazine New Mobility, a membership publication of United Spinal Association, has released Wheels on Campus, a comprehensive college guide for wheelchair users that identifies 20 wheelchair-friendly campuses and cultures that promote an inclusive college experience.
Hanger Inc announces the results of its Outcomes ASsessment and DISsemination (OASIS) 1 study. Published in the Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, it evaluates the effectiveness of four common microprocessor-controlled knee (MPK) models.
Exercises and education can help individuals with persistent symptoms to overcome and adapt to pain, according to Albert Kaplan, PT, DPT, in the September/October 2020 issue of Rehab Management.
A special issue of the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation reports findings from the Substantial Gainful Activity Project, a Social Security Disability Insurance supplemental program.
Myndshft Technologies announces the availability of Myndview, a web application which offers the same real-time medical benefits check and electronic prior authorization solutions that are currently available through Myndshft API integrations.