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Why 2024 Will Be a Big Year for Care at Home

Healthcare is continuing to experience rapid shifts as we move into the new year, as several external factors have influenced care delivery. These include the…

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The Many Benefits of Value-Based Palliative Care

Palliative care is undergoing a transformation in the United States. Often thought of as synonymous with end-of-life care, providers and payers are beginning to understand…

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The Evolving Role of Virtual Hospitalists

While hospital medicine is a relatively new specialty, in the last nearly 30 years its practitioners have become a staple for acute patient care. Today,…

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Why 2023 Was a Milestone Year for Comprehensive Healthcare at Home

If 2023 taught us anything, it’s that the culture of healthcare is shifting — home. In the past twelve months, Contessa has witnessed this shift…

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5 Tips for Introducing Patients to Hospital at Home

Since the increased adoption of advanced healthcare programs in the home, hundreds of hospitals across the country have offered hospital-level care in the home to…

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A Day in the Life of the Virtual Care Unit

Bringing advanced medical care home calls for a combination of in-person and virtual care, since caregivers cannot be physically present with patients 24/7 the same…

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A Day in the Life of a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

The growth of palliative care services in the United States equals increased demand for palliative care nurse practitioners, who play a vital role in delivering…

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Promoting Better Clinicians Through Care at Home

The rapid growth of the continuum of healthcare in the home since the COVID-19 pandemic is testament to the success of this approach to care….

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Why Telehealth is a Win for Providers

The rise of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic came out of absolute necessity, and with that rise came rapid advances in how, where, how often…

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Reducing Isolation and Loneliness with Care at Home

It is fair to say that in the United States today, there is an epidemic of loneliness and isolation affecting a substantial number of adults….

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Remote Patient Monitoring: Vital Tools for Providers

It might seem difficult for clinicians to monitor patients 24/7 outside of a traditional clinical setting, but advancements in technology are enabling providers to be…

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How Unique Care in the Home Reduces Nursing Burnout

Nursing shortages have been a national topic of discussion for many years and continue to dominate healthcare circles. A high-burnout profession driven to new extremes…

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