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April 11, 2017
A Letter to Physicians
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. Dear Provider, The practice of medicine is transforming at an incredible pace, and […]
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April 11, 2017
Upcoming Changes to PACE: Caring for Patients Where They’re Comfortable
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 […]
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April 11, 2017
Diabetes and Depression: Creating a Diabetic Care Plan Around Mental Health Concerns
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? New Data According to a study conducted by the CDC, diabetes nearly doubles an […]
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April 11, 2017
Working for MD at Home: A Profile of Dr. Kim Williams
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. Degrees Biology and Psychology from the University of Illinois Champagne Attended medical school at Southern Illinois University in Springfield Former Resident Physician at Rush Hospital General Information Dr. Williams is […]
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April 11, 2017
26 Burning Questions About Long Term Care
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. These questions were originally published by NIH Senior Health. 1. What is long-term care? Long-term care involves a variety of services designed […]
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April 11, 2017
Medicare Open Enrollment: What is Medicare?
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. What is […]
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April 11, 2017
Our Patient Portal: How to Sign Up and More
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. […]
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April 11, 2017
Diabetic Care Plans: Preventing Falls
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. Falling poses a serious risk to any individual suffering from diabetes. […]
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April 11, 2017
Privacy Policy
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. Privacy Policy MD at Home supports and recognizes our patients’ right to expect that their medical records and other information about their care will be […]
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April 11, 2017
What Does AARP Think of Physician Housecall Visits?
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. As the number of elderly persons in the United States continues to grow, the necessity for house call doctors is also rising. And though almost […]
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