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Winter can be a lonely season for seniors -- here's what can help
Social isolation and loneliness are contributing to a growing public health crisis. TheU.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community found that social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of premature death as much as smoking 15 cigarettes daily. They can also increase the risk of conditions like heart disease, stroke, dementia, anxiety, and depression.
Topics: Health Risk Evaluation In-home evaluations Member Experience Diagnostic and Preventive Services Senior Health
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A second act leads to health care
Career dreams don’t always work out the we imagine. Luckily for our health plan members, Susan McGinnis’ second act brought her to nursing and to Signify Health.
Topics: Nurses Culture In-home evaluations IHE Clinician Stories
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6 key conclusions from the RISE webinar: In-home health evaluations help drive better outcomes for Medicare Advantage members
On Monday, December 18, Signify Health leaders Dana Lynch, Director of Network Services, Alex Blackstock, Vice President of Product Management, and Peter Yates, Vice President of Care Coordination Products from Signify Health, shared exciting findings from two recent research projects that illustrated that beyond providing members, health plans and members’ PCP a holistic view of a members health, the IHE positively impacts members’ experiences, diabetes care, and their connection to the care continuum.
In-home Evaluations (IHEs) are a comprehensive evaluation of the health status of MA members that help identify potential risks and tailor appropriate care plans. Signify Health Clinicians perform the IHE in the member’s home or virtually.
Topics: Medicare Advantage In-home evaluations IHE
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Signify Health’s In-home Health Evaluation: Kurt’s story
Every day, Signify Health physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants engage with thousands of health plan members – wherever they call home – to get a true understanding of members’ health status – and for members to get connected to the right care for their unique needs. Here is Kurt's experience with his recent In-home Health Evaluation (IHE).
Topics: Medicare Advantage Healthy aging In-home evaluations IHE
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Want a More Satisfying Clinical Career? Consider This Nurse Practitioner’s Inspiring Story.
More than 10 years have passed since Dana Lynch, a nurse practitioner (NP), took a daring career leap that put her on the path to becoming a corporate healthcare leader.
