South Carolina House Calls (SCHC) has taken social work to a virtual level with their new Patient Service Coordinator (PSC) role. The new position designed to increase a provider's efficiency when seeing patients through telehealth or face to face has been well received in the community.

Hillery Dolford, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, started her career as a Certified Medical Assistant (CNA) and always loved providing personalized attention for her patients. Continuing her healthcare career path, she obtained her Associate Degree in Nursing from Florence-Darlington Technical College in 2003.

Imagine making one of the most critical decisions in a person's life with no input from that person. That is the reality people face daily in hospitals across the US when loved ones fail to make their healthcare wishes known.

While writing articles about South Carolina House Calls (SCHC), I have had the privilege to interview many practitioners. Those conversations invariably turn toward the provider's experiences and beliefs about the care provided. One common thread is an overwhelming sense about the difference they make in people's lives—for example, some talk about their ability to reach an underserved population who otherwise have limited access to healthcare.

You don't have to talk with Nurse Practitioner Cherie Reese for long to understand how much she cares about her patients. For 19 years with Palmetto Health, Cherie, an RN, specialized in acute and surgical care and developed an instinct about a patients' needs.

The world of telemedicine has experienced explosive growth, with the pandemic pushing telehealth into the mainstream. The change has also been spurred on by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) and private insurance companies recognizing the potential savings and value for the patient.

Attention all providers, the Fifth Annual Provider Conference, Optimizing Patient Care, sponsored by SC House Calls, Main Street Physicians, and Georgia House Calls is scheduled for October 8-10, 2021, in the heart of downtown Columbia.

Robert started his career in healthcare in 1995 and had 25 years of experience in direct patient interaction as a Paramedic/EMT. Deciding to advance his medical career into the nursing field, Robert obtained an AS in nursing from Trident Technical College North Charleston in 2015, a BA in nursing from Walden University Minneapolis in 2019, and a Masters in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from Walden University in 2020.

The team-based model of care employed by South Carolina & Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HC) meets needs by actively engaging patients and having their providers practice to the full extent of their education, certification, and experience.

Many environmental problems have elements of irreversibility to various degrees. Due to excessive dependence on fossil fuels and massive deforestation, greenhouse gases negatively impact Earth’s climate and increase global temperatures. These climate changes may manifest by drought, flood, hurricanes, rising sea levels, stronger storms, and wildfires.

Multiple studies have shown a correlation between regular healthcare access and the reduction in hospitalizations. In addition to its primary care service, South Carolina & Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HS) has integrated over ten specialty services into its assisted living (ALF) offering.

The South Carolina & Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HC) call center comprises multiple disciplines working in tandem to provide in-home and telehealth services throughout its region. With continued growth in call volume, it became imperative to find a solution to combine the latest technology and features to improve the customer experience.

January 12 is National Pharmacist Day, and the perfect time to give these dedicated medical professionals a shout-out. Use #NationalPharmacistDay and post a photo and kind words about your favorite pharmacist or pharmacy to show your appreciation.

Some kids who grow up poor and disadvantaged try to distance themselves from their former lives as adults. Kim Hall, a Patient Care Coordinator for South Carolina House Calls (SCHC), saw her childhood adversity as an opportunity to help others.

South Carolina & Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HC) provides a continuity of care for their patients through an extensive network of resources. Those resources include multiple in-house specialties, including pharmacy, cardiology, psychotherapy, social work, diabetic specialty teams, and a new chronic care management program.

In parts one & two of our Chronic Care Management (CCM) series, we explored how qualified patients can benefit from CCM. And how South Carolina & Georgia House Calls utilizes in-home primary care providers, technology, and multiple in-house specialists to provide CCM service throughout the region. In our final installment, part three summarizes the components making up the CCM program and how patients qualify and enroll in CCM.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes Chronic Care Management (CCM) as a critical component of primary care contributing to a patient's better overall health. CMS believes the proactive approach of CCM keeps patients healthier while avoiding costlier medical services in the future.

Chronic Care Management (CCM) is the coordination of care outside traditional medical visits for patients with two or more chronic conditions. The (CCM) program establishes consistent patient-provider relationships, offers customized patient-centric healthcare education while increasing patient satisfaction.

Take the first step. If you do not have a primary care provider, or it has been years since you have seen one, get started with a new South Carolina & Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HC) patient assessment.

As a full-service in-home and telehealth provider, South Carolina and Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HC) include psychotherapy as one of its essential specialty services. These specialists working closely with the primary care practitioners, offer support for patients experiencing depression, anxiety, complicated grief, or any standard classification of mental disorder recognized by mental health professionals.