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…
Palliative Care News: How to ‘Sell’ Palliative Care to Health System Partners
Palliative Care News | November 14, 2023 In this edition of Palliative Care News, Contessa’s Vice President of Palliative Care Programs, Nikki Davis, DNP, ACHPN…
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…
“This was the most pleasant hospitalization we’ve ever encountered.”
Having a health crisis is never convenient, but it often seems to happen at the worst possible time. This was the case for 88-year-old Toby,…
Position Spotlight: Acute Care Registered Nurse
Melanie graduated from Utah State University in 2018 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Prior to that, she has worked in healthcare…
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….
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…
Position Spotlight: Virtual Care Unit Manager
Christina lives in a small west Texas town not far from where she grew up. She attended Cisco College after high school and earned her…
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….
Gist Healthcare: Continuing the Conversation: Contessa CMO Rob Moskowitz on the Future of Hospital-at-Home
Gist Healthcare | September 18, 2023 In Part 2 of Gist Healthcare’s podcast coverage of hospital-at-home, Dr. Rob Moskowitz shared some insights on reimbursement for…
Gist Healthcare: Discussing Hospital-at-Home with Contessa Health CMO Rob Moskowitz
Gist Healthcare | September 11, 2023 Contessa’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rob Moskowitz, recently sat down with Gist Healthcare for their podcast Gist Healthcare Daily…
“The great thing was that I was able to stay in my own bed, in my own house.”
Generally healthy at age 60, Luis has never been admitted to the hospital for care. That’s why he was a bit concerned when he needed…