Maryland Surrogate Decision Maker Law | A 2024 Guide
A Maryland surrogate decision maker is someone you trust to make critical healthcare choices on your behalf when you cannot, stepping in as your advocate and voice if a sudden illness or injury leaves you unable to make your own medical decisions. The Senior Soup’s comprehensive guide, tailored specifically for older adults and their families,…
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Maryland Guardianship Alternatives: Explore These Options Before Seeking Guardianship
Caring for an aging or disabled loved one often requires making difficult decisions about how to manage their affairs while preserving their independence. For many families in Maryland, legal adult guardianship — granted by the Circuit Court — might seem like the only solution. However, Maryland’s guardianship process can be complex, time-consuming, and invasive, often…
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Understanding the AHEAD Model in 2024: A Path To Healthcare Transformation
The AHEAD Model, a new state total cost of care (TCOC) initiative introduced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), can seem overwhelming if you’re trying to understand how it impacts healthcare in the states participating. If you’re concerned about rising healthcare costs, access to quality care, and health equity, this comprehensive healthcare…
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Maryland Secures $4 Million Federal Grant to Boost Healthcare Equity and Innovation
On July 2, 2024, Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland received $4 million in federal funding to advance the state’s healthcare system through the States Advancing All-Payer Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model. This funding, provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is set to revolutionize healthcare delivery and management in Maryland,…
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Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants Transform Primary Care
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, understanding the roles of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in primary care is crucial. Older adults have frequently shared their misconceptions and reservations about receiving primary care services from nurse practitioners and physician assistants rather than medical doctors. The most common misconception I hear about nurse practitioners and physician…
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Best Montgomery County Nursing Homes: Medicare’s Pick [2024]
Choosing the best Montgomery County nursing homes is crucial when searching for skilled nursing care, short and long-term rehab, or long-term nursing services for yourself or a loved one. Medicare.gov rates nursing homes up to five stars and combines the results and data from three important sources, including: Health Inspections; Staffing levels; Quality measures. This…
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Maryland Emergency Room Wait Times Are Troubling | Ennoble Care Can Help!
In the wake of recent data from the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission, it’s become clear that Maryland emergency room wait times are increasing – and the problem is getting worse. As an MBA and healthcare marketer with Maryland’s leader in home-based primary care, Ennoble Care, I’ve analyzed the situation through the lens of…
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How To Get Guardianship in Maryland in 2024 | A Comprehensive Guide
This guide will walk you through a six-step process to get guardianship in Maryland. As seasoned healthcare and senior care professionals, we have helped guide Maryland families, especially adult children, through the delicate legal process of petitioning the court for legal guardianship of an aging parent or older adult. Before deciding to pursue Maryland guardianship,…
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The Ultimate Guide to Home-Based Primary Care
Home-based primary care (HBPC) represents the future of medical service delivery, especially in a world that values convenience and personalized care. The Senior Soup delves deep into understanding this revolutionary approach and its implications for the American healthcare system. In this comprehensive guide, The Senior Soup will cover the following topics: Understanding the concept of…
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Can A PA Be A Primary Care Provider?
Can a PA be a primary care provider? Yes, of course! As our healthcare system evolves and grows, the demand for primary care providers has increased. Today, physician assistants are increasingly filling the demand in primary care. The Senior Soup delves into the role that a primary care physician assistant plays and explores how they…
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