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How to register on AdvisorMed.com

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:10:00 +0000

AdvisorMed Map Feature Tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:35:00 +0000

Minute Clinic is Fast....Really Fast...

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:55:00 +0000

8:56 AM – I walked into the Minute Clinic at CVS.

9:00 AM – After signing in I was seen by the nurse practitioner.

9:15 AM – My exam was completed.

Total Time - 19 minutes.

How about that?

Now I am going to go rest...since obviously I went to the Minute Clinic for a reason.

How about you?

How long have you ever been in an emergency room?

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:03:00 +0000

Below is the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey showing wait times for 2008 emergency department visits.

I know it's a bit small. You can click on the picture if you like but my point is coming I promise.

Here is the foot note to the above graph.

That’s correct the median time spent in the emergency department was 154 minutes.

I thought this would be a good spot to insert Sherri Thornhill article called, “The Top Five Things to Bring to a Hospital Waiting Room."

1. Water

2. Snacks

3. Cell Phone and Charger

4. Magazine, Books, Nook, Kindle

5. Pen and Paper

Click here to see her full article.

How long have you ever been in an emergency room?

The Choice: Several Weeks or One Year

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:55:00 +0000

A loved one passed away recently. They went the path of hospital to nursing home to hospice.

His Choice

The challenging part for him was the choice he had to make. In less than two weeks he had to choose between brain surgery or opting out of surgery completely. The difference was having the opportunity to live one year longer verses potentially passing away in several weeks. At this point he was fully aware of the choice in front of him.

The decision was made. He chose surgery. After surgery was completed the doctors deemed it a success. When he awoke the family found a much different person. Both his mental and physical capabilities had rapidly deteriorated.

Within a couple of month he passed away in a hospice room.

While sitting in the hospital room shortly after surgery I pulled out my flip up case and jotted a quick note to myself:

“What would I choose?”

The question being if I was put in a similar situation would my decision be any different? As I look back I am disappointed I never wrote down an answer to my own question.

…Because I feel if I answer this question now I would have a biased response.

The only thing I would take away from this is that he had a choice.

What would you choose?

Starbucks Coffee House verse Hospital Waiting Room. Which is Which?

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:08:00 +0000

AM Team

One picture is a waiting room at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio taken by Gus Chan of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The other is a Starbucks coffee shop that I go to way too often... Can you guess which is which?

Picture 1...or...

...Picture 2?

I know. Can't figure it out. I'll give you a hint: One picture has a Starbucks symbol somewhere hidden in it. Okay...that was my attempt at some sarcastic humor.

So now on to my point. It isn't the idea of having every waiting room look like Starbucks but rather how would a dramatic change like this adjust our experience if they all did? Would your perceptions of a waiting room change? Or would it be the same? What are some things that can be done to improve the waiting room experience? Inquiring minds would like to know.

My Son and Health Care Providers: Drive Further To Save Time?

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:13:00 +0000

AM Team

It was around 9:00 PM when we discovered my 18 month old son's breathing was irregular. I had concerns but I didn’t feel it was life threatening. I decided to take him Akron Children’s Outpatient Hospital in Hudson, Ohio by car. After going through typical procedures (waiting room, smaller waiting room, visit with the nurse, visit with the doctor, and a several tests) the decision was made to take him by ambulance to Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio. We arrived at 12:30 AM. My question is…would I have been better off going direct to Akron Children’s in Akron? Is driving the extra distance the correct call because the parent hospital is better equipped? …Or get him to the closest health care provider and let them make the decisions?

Still Hitting The Slopes At 90

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:05:00 +0000

Elizabeth Thielke posted a great YouTube video of a 90 year old ski instructor on the Senior For Living Blog. Freddie Anderson who is 90 years old along with her daughter is still hitting the slopes. Click here to check out the video.

I have some quick commentary. This video gave me pause and it allowed myself to look into the future. I mean is it possible for my daughter and I to be doing the same thing 54 years from now? That would make me 90 and my daughter at 59…if I’m doing my math right. That just knocks my socks off to think that’s a possibility. If that were to come true I know I would have had and still be living a great life.

In fact as I write this I have just created a new life time goal: To snowboard with my daughter (and son if he likes it) when I am 90 years old.

Happy Birthday Grampa!

noreply@blogger.com (James Taylor) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:41:00 +0000

The inspiration for AdvisorMed is my Grandpa, Joseph P. Matovich.

In 2009, my Grandpa's health turned for the worst, and unfortunately, he had a terrible experience at one of our local hospitals. After this experience, my brother and I started thought to ourselves, how could we help people get information they need before, during, or after they make their health care decisions. Unfortunately, there really wasn't anything out on the internet that was as easy to get information. There were many websites with all sorts of information, but nothing that was easily to understand. After much thought, we thought TripAdvisor had a great concept for hotels, why can't we build a similar model for health care. In 2010, AdvisorMed was born.

Our cousin, who is like a brother to Mike and I, Bill Sobonya, wrote a wonderful tribute to our grandfather. I would like to share it with you on what would be Grampa's 81st Birthday, on Friday, March 18, 2011. Grampa was a simple man, with strong belief's and opinions. What I would give right now to say to Grandpa- "Hey, Grandpa, guess what? You're on the internet!" I know he'd say, "WHAT?!, (with a big smile and laugh)..."

Joseph P. Matovich

Member of the 1949 LEL Football Champs for Shaker Heights
All Conference Football Honors
State Wrestler - 3rd Place Finish
United States Marine Corps - Koren War Veteran
Steel Worker, Union Leader and Former President of Local 2265
Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle
Grandpa, Great-Grandpa

Grandpa was well read. He never compromised his values for anyone. He loved history, politics, sports and current events. And he enjoyed teaching us through his story telling.

Grandpa always had stories. Everyone heard stories about the steel mills and the battles he fought as President of the union...and that guy at Republic Steel that gave him a hard time once. I don't remember his name, but I'm sure he was in Grandpa's "those Sons of bitches" category of friends.

Now. I know you think that was inappropriate, however if you knew our Grandpa the way we do, and the way Father Gallagher at St. Monica's knew Grandpa, you would know that - that was very appropriate.

And then there is Milkovich from Maple Heights. Everyone heard the story when Grandpa wrestled Milkovich in 1949 after earning a spot in states for wrestling. Even 50+ years later Grandpa still talked about that meeting...In fact, only a few years ago Grandpa called him at his house for a rematch. It is great to see Grandpa's name in "Ohio Best Amateur Wrestling" Book. We are proud of your accomplishments in sports and brag often about them Grandpa.

"The Ball Games Over" Do you remember that saying? If you knew our Grandpa you heard it all the time. I now know what he meant by "The ball games over" and I'd like to share it with you. Grandpa didn't event that saying. Grandma actually did, and when she invented "The Ball Games Over" she meant it for Grandpa alone. When I was flipping through Grandpa's briefcase with Grandma the other day, there were letters from a couple companies that most people never heard of before. Apparently, Grandpa lost a few minor bucks in the stock market...and when Grandma found out...The Ball Game was Over for Grandpa! After Grandpa's fun with stocks, Grandma picked up the rule of the household.

Grandpa was extremely generous. At some point, I think everyone owned Grandpa's big blue Lincoln Continental or the Camper for a day. And a few of us owned them a few times and didn't even know it because our mom's and dad's put their foot down. I'm sure even Kelsey at 3 years old owned the big blue Lincoln at one time.

Good Grades. You always knew that if you received good grades in school you were guaranteed a brand new crisp $100 bill. Now...Stephanie, Nickie, Natalie, Kara and Kelsey were pretty much guaranteed a few hundred buck's at the end of each grading period; however, there were a few of us Grandchildren that required Grandpa to create "alternate" categories to receive $100 bucks.

Sal for example played a few strings on a guitar to earn his $100 bucks And as a wrestler, probably made out better than most grandchildren. Michael earned his $100 bucks by finally graduating from 1 of the 10 Universities that he attended. Johnny received $100 bucks by saying the word Electrician every now and then. Eric earned $100 bucks for his skills on the football field, and Jimmy...I'm sure he earned the most out of everyone because he had to keep all the boys in line.

Don't forget Billy. Billy's earning potential sky rocketed when Grandpa became a school crossing Guard at St. Monica's after he retired. When most adults in the 1980's wouldn't think of paying for groceries with a $100 dollar bill, Billy was cashing in his crisp $100's for .20 cent chocolate milk's in grade school.

By the way, Grandma fired Grandpa from the school crossing guard job a few years later. Apparently, Grandma filled in as Grandpa's substitute one day, and she liked the job so much that she decided to take over the post permanently.

Take it Back. This was Grandpa's subtle slogan every single Birthday and Christmas. This gentle reminder started and ended with our moms and dads because Grandpa would never say that to one of his Grandchildren or Great-Grandchildren. We all knew that he didn't want gifts from us, because he believed there was a better use for our hard earned money. Although...Grandpa never seemed to say "Take it Back" when he received lottery tickets as a gift.

We all miss you Grandpa!

Happy 81st Birthday!!!!by, James Taylor

Illinois Home Health Care Providers Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:20:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes Illinois home health care providers on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Home Health Care Award” for Excellence.

T & N Health Services Inc (Chicago), Home Bound Heal Healthcare Inc (Springfield), Home Bound Heal Healthcare Inc (Peoria), Home Bound Heal Healthcare Inc (Moline), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all home health care providers. These providers are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our home health care rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Texas Home Health Care Providers Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:08:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes Texas home health care providers on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Home Health Care Award” for Excellence.

Decency Home Health Care Services Inc (Missouri City), Anointed Home Health Care Services Inc (Houston), Oakwest Healthcare Services Inc (Houston), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all home health care providers. These providers are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our home health care rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Wisconsin Nursing Home Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:43:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes a Wisconsin Nursing Home on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Norwood Health Ctr-Central (Marshfield), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Washington Nursing Home Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 02:21:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes a Washington Nursing Home on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Buena Vista (Colville), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Vermont Nursing Homes Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:17:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes Vermont Nursing Homes on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Derby Green Nursing Home (Derby), Menig Extended Care (Randolph), Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home (Shelburne), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Virginia Nursing Homes Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:53:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes Virginia Nursing Homes on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Our Lady Of Peace Inc (Charlottesville), Highland Ridge Rehab Center (Dublin), Shenandoah Vly Westminster-Canterbury (Winchester), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Utah Nursing Home Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:09:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes a Utah Nursing Home on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Utah State Veterans Nursing Home (Salt Lake City), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Texas Nursing Homes Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:52:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes Texas Nursing Homes on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Wesley Court Methodist Retirement Community (Abilene), Mcallen Transitional Care Center (Mc Allen), The Army Residence Community Health Care Center (San Antonio), Valley Grande Manor (Weslaco) ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Tennessee Nursing Homes Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:49:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes Tennessee Nursing Homes on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Ridgetop Haven Health Care Center (Goodlettsville), Harbert Hills Academy Nursing Home (Savannah), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.
AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Solving the Medicaid Problem

noreply@blogger.com (James Taylor) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:30:00 +0000

What is going to happen to Medicaid?

From Connecticut to Wisconsin to California, Medicaid's long-term care expenditures amount to a sizeable chunk to each of these states budgets.
Ohio's Governor John Kasich has asked the Health care providers that receive medicaid dollars to give ideas on how to reduce costs. Other governor's, including Governor Dannel P. Malloy in Connecticut has suggested to reduce nursing home Medicaid costs by accelerating the state's participation in a federal program called Money Follows the Person (MFP).
No matter what or which state it is, there is a real problem, and it revolves around paying for the health care needs of those individuals within the Medicaid program.
The MFP program designed by the federal government to make it easier for individuals who qualify for Medicaid long-term care to stay at home, rather than reside in a skilled-nursing facility.
The average annual cost of nursing home care is $80,000; for individuals who pay out of pocket, it's about $120,000.
Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program that is jointly funded for low-income and needy people. Many individuals begin paying for nursing home care with their own assets, but exhaust soon exhaust their life savings and fall to Medicaid.
Long-term care is expensive and in most instances many nursing homes do a good job. But if an individual wants to stay at home, everyone should find a plan to make it happen.
Unfortunately, many of the Medicaid recipients have already sold their homes and given up all their possessions. But, as an example in Connecticut, more than 400 Medicaid recipients have already transitioned back home or to the community through the program he now wants to ramp up.
All hands need to be on deck, to find a solution to the growing Medicaid funding problem which most states are grappling to solve.
AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home health care agency.

To give consumers the ability to candidly express their health care experiences on a nationwide level.
To rank health care providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/health care guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their health care choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich.

What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

South Dakota Nursing Homes Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:10:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes South Dakota Nursing Homes on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Bethesda Of Beresford (Beresford), Sanford Mid-Dakota Care Center (Chamberlain), Oakview Terrace (Freeman), Highmore Healthcare Center (Highmore), Avera Brady Health & Rehab (Mitchell), Clarkson Mt View Health Care Facility (Rapid City), Westhills Village Health Care (Rapid City), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Rhode Island Nursing Homes Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:50:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes Rhode Island Nursing Homes on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Mount St Rita Health Centre (Cumberland), St Clare Home (Newport), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

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Pennsylvania Nursing Homes Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:18:00 +0000

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes Pennsylvania Nursing Homes on achieving the 2011 National “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center (Allentown), Penn Hall At Menno-Haven (Chambersburg), Briarleaf Nursing Center (Doylestown), Saint Mary's At Asbury Ridge (Erie), Garvey Manor (Hollidaysburg), Audubon Villa (Lititz), United Zion Retirement Community (Lititz), Little Sisters Of The Poor (Pittsburgh), Longwood At Oakmont (Verona), Masonic Village At Warminster (Warminster), Margaret E. Moul Home (York), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Ohio Nursing Homes Achieve Award for Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:01:00 +0000

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Press Release

AdvisorMed recognizes Ohio Nursing Homes on achieving the 2011 “Great American Nursing Home Award” for Excellence.

Summit Transitional Care Unit (Akron), Morris Nursing Home (Bethel), Williams Co Hillside Country (Bryan), Archbishop Leibold Home (Cincinnati), Beechwood Home For Incurables (Cincinnati), Elisabeth Sev Prentiss Center (Cleveland), Franklin Ridge Healthcare Center (Franklin), Gardens At St Henry (Saint Henry), Sunset House (Toledo), Swan Creek Health Care Center (Toledo), Adams County Manor (West Union), ranks within the top tier nationwide of all nursing homes. These facilities are part of an elite group that consistently exceeds their residents’ expectations.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

1. To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.

2. To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.

3. To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.

AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich. What is the story behind AdvisorMed?

Two out of ten residences at nursing home are young

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Taylor) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:07:00 +0000

According to San Antonio Express News 20 out of the 83 residences at West Janisch Health Care Center are young people. The younger population in nursing homes has jumped to 15.3 percent, up from 11 percent in 2002. “It's hard to pinpoint what's causing the trend. Few studies have been done, and many states are just now noticing the changing age profile.” Renee Lee of the San Antonio Express News.

West Janisch Health Care Center ranked on AdvisorMed #29 out of 57 nursing homes in Houston, TX.

In addition West Janisch Health Care Center survey results were 3 of 5 stars.

What are surveys? Surveys are designed to help protect the health and safety of residence, including resident’s rights and general quality of life. Surveyors in general conduct about 50,000 complaint investigations each year. Information from the most recent three years of survey findings are used to develop the providers rating.

AdvisorMed.com is a unique web-based company specializing in Health Care Assessment. Our Nursing Home Rankings are determined by national government data and consumer reviews.

Manorcare Health Services takes care of Former 'Meet The Press' Moderator who recently passed away

noreply@blogger.com (James Taylor) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:20:00 +0000

Bill Monroe, a former host of NBC's "Meet the Press," died on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Manorcare Health Services, nursing home which is ranked #1 by Advisormed.com in the Potomac Maryland area. He was 90 years old.

Monroe went to the nursing home due to a recent fall in December and complications of hypertension, his daughter Lee Monroe said in a New York Times article.

Monroe was a seasoned journalist when he came to “Meet The Press.” He held the anchor chair on the acclaimed Sunday morning show from 1975-1982. In 1972, he received the prestigious Peabody Award — one of television journalism's highest honors — for his reporting on NBC’s "Today" show.

Monroe interviewed many prominent individuals such as President Jimmy Carter, PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, according to the "Meet the Press" website.

When searching for a nursing home it is important to check out as much as you can before your loved one arrives there.

AdvisorMed was established in 2010:

* To provide a free, easy to use website to share information on how to choose the best nursing home, hospital, or home healthcare agency.
* To give consumers the ability to candidly express their healthcare experiences on a nationwide level.
* To rank healthcare providers based off of objective national government data and consumer reviews.
AdvisorMed.com is a free, online report card/healthcare guide featuring nursing homes, hospitals, and home health care agencies. Our goal is to help consumers with their healthcare choices.

AdvisorMed was developed by two Brothers who were inspired to build this website on behalf of their grandfather, Joseph Matovich.