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🚨 Important Read: "A Hospital’s Abrupt Closure Means, for Many, Help is Distant" http://bit.ly/3SRuHtv The closure of Madera Community Hospital in California is a stark reminder of the fragility of hospitals and health systems, especially in rural areas. This echos concerns we've highlighted in our own finance survey findings for Minnesota. They are a warning of what could happen anywhere, including here in Minnesota. 🏥 In Minnesota, our hospitals and health systems face similar challenges. Our latest finance data shows that without real change, patient access to care is at risk as it is in other parts of America where communities are left without essential healthcare services: https://bit.ly/3QHrWYN We need to ensure sustainable funding and support for our hospitals. The health and well-being of our communities depend on it.

The financial fragility of hospitals continue to show cracks, presenting as closures and reduction of services. Having telemedicine support for your Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, ICU and Virtual Nursing maybe the virtual tools needed to support your hospital. 24/7 virtual support in the above mentioned services is the reliable partnership Avel eCare offers to hospitals across the United States. Let’s discuss your gaps in physician coverage, bottle necks and other pain points. #hospital #telemedicine #patientcare #easybutton Avel eCare

How can #Medicare become more affordable for those who transition to it from the Marketplace/expansion Medicaid? The answer may be to increase access to the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). Research from NCOA and LeadingAge LTSS Center UMass Boston (with funding from Arnold Ventures) found that removing the MSP asset test and improving consumer outreach and education offer significant promise to those affected by the “Medicare Cliff”. Read more:👇 https://lnkd.in/eBWD7rQJ

Are you a caregiver or know someone who is? Join us tomorrow - Wednesday, January 17th, for our next webinar on caregiving and resilience. You'll learn valuable insights and tools for caregivers at all levels to navigate their roles with renewed energy and a positive outlook. https://ow.ly/WTFy50QpgQ3?

The Healthy Steps program by @zerotothree delivers significantly positive outcomes for children, their families, and the physicians and practices that serve them. Read the full article to learn more. #socialworkmonth 💻 https://buff.ly/3sUwzqA

#CarePlanning is complex, but advisers can make a real difference. Our 2023 Care Report showcases how adviser involvement improves outcomes and encourages family members to prepare for their future care needs. Read the full report here. https://ow.ly/38Qy50Q3nWc

Making the transition to contract therapy? Wondering what factors should you consider? Bobbie Gray, VP of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, shares her experience and how it benefited her community. Discover how much your community could potentially save with our exclusive savings calculator! https://hubs.li/Q0209Sny0 #ContractTherapy #SavingsCalculator

Parents: is your day care prepared to keep your children from adding to these stats? Search for programs that participate in the free NYS Non-Patient Specific Auto-Injector Initiative here: https://ow.ly/lK7950PPggY

Are you a caregiver or know someone who is? Join us tomorrow - Wednesday, January 17th, for our next webinar on caregiving and resilience. You'll learn valuable insights and tools for caregivers at all levels to navigate their roles with renewed energy and a positive outlook. https://ow.ly/WTFy50QpgQ3?

#CarePlanning is complex, but advisers can make a real difference. Our 2023 Care Report showcases how adviser involvement improves outcomes and encourages family members to prepare for their future care needs. Read the full report here. https://ow.ly/Sbl550QpQZj