We live in the Information Age, but with so much information available, it can be difficult to sort through what's worthwhile and what's not. Bookmark this page and check back often to gain valuable insight into research, healthcare policy changes, and more. Each month we'll post articles and links from around the web with information we find valuable.

MD at Home is seeking dedicated physicians to provide in-home medical care to patients all over the Chicagoland area. The ideal candidate has a passion for homecare and understands the profound benefits that home medical care can have in a patient's life.

Most people understand the basics of Medicare, but with Medicare Open Enrollment beginning each year in October, Medicare is a brand new concept for many. So what is Medicare? Click below to learn more about your benefits under the Medicare program and how you can get the most out of the Medicare program.

PACE is a program provided by Medicare and Medicaid that seeks to meet people where they're at. The goal of the program is to encourage community and home-based care as an alternative to nursing homes and other care facilities. Recently, the PACE program has undergone some changes to adapt to our rapidly-growing world and technological advancements in the healthcare sector.

Understanding long-term care is essential for all Medicare patients or anyone on the eve of Medicare eligibility. Read this list of 26 questions to improve your understanding of what long-term care means for you.

Learn more about Dr. Kim Williams, one of our incredible physicians making housecall visits each and every day to underserved patients in the Chicagoland area.

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is United States-based interest group that advocates for the rights and positive treatment of elderly people. AARP advocates for housecall visits for patients.

Falling poses a serious risk to any individual suffering from diabetes. Falling is the number one cause of death for all individuals over the age of 75 in the United States, but those who suffer from diabetes are an even higher risk of falling.

According to a study conducted by the CDC, diabetes nearly doubles an individual's risk of developing depression. Even individuals with moderate to mild diabetes are at an increased risk for developing depression. As health care professionals, how can we confront this issue?

Diabetes is the second most popular diagnosis responsible for discharging patients into home care. The American Diabetic Association has put together a comprehensive plan of action and template for managing the care of diabetic patients in the home, the highlights of which we've re-appropriated below.

Our patient portal is an online gateway that allows patients to manage their personal health information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Developed by Athenahealth, the same service we use to store Electronic Medical Records (EMR), the patient portal gives our patients the same direct access to their health information that doctors enjoy.

At MD at Home, our primary goal is to get you the best possible care. For many, this means not only treating immediately apparent symptoms and conditions but also treating the root causes of those symptoms. Our focus on preventative care honors our promise to keep patients out of the hospital, preventing costly readmissions.

In accordance with federal regulations and policies, MD at Home seeks to preserve the privacy of our users, as well as keep PHI (Patient Health Information) confidential, secure, and private.