ARMS Acute Rehab Medical Specialists

ARMS is a medical practice and management company dedicated to improving patient care in rehab centers, nursing homes, and home health environments.

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It’s Your Medication List—Own it!

According to the CDC, Adverse Drug Events result in 700,000 emergency room visits and 120,000 hospitalizations EVERY YEAR! Are you at risk? Continue Reading It’s Your Medication List—Own it!

Polypharmacy and Adverse Drug Events
By Mary Kay Hood
The elderly population represents an estimated 42 million people, nearly 13.3% of the population. That population receives more than 50% of all prescription medications. Most who engage in the healthcare system take 6-8 medications, not to mention the over the counter drugs and herbal […]
Nursing Home Costs – Who Pays?
By Mary Kay Hood
You’ve taken care of your family member on your own for as long as you can. You’ve exhausted all the home health aide and home nursing resources. It’s no longer an option for them to remain in the home. Now you must make the heart-wrenching decision to move your loved one to a nursing home. As […]
Short Term Nursing Home Stay for Rehab – Who Pays?
By Mary Kay Hood
As if you don’t have enough on your mind, with all that your recovery entails, the last thing you should be worried about is who pays for this step. […]