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AbsoluteCare @AbsoluteCAREMed

We go beyond medicine™ to address our members' health and social needs in our centers and in the community through our concierge-style, PCP-led care teams.

Joined January 2013
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AbsoluteCARE’s CEO, Alan Cohn, discussed our care model today at @NCQA @qualtalks. Understanding our members’ complex lives and social determinants of health helps us deliver high-quality, low-cost care.
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28 Apr 2020
10th of 10 @qualtalks #QT2020 is underway. Alan Cohn of @AbsoluteCAREMed is highlighting successful ambulatory intensive care unit model benefitting high cost, high risk #patientpopulation. Says “life issues” impacting health issues—increasing member utilization. #COVID19 @NCQA
We’re proud to have pivoted when #telehealth was what our members needed most. #QT2020
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28 Apr 2020
.@ACohnBaltimore says his @AbsoluteCAREMed visits are now primarily #telehealth, and he anticipates telehealth may become 1/4 of their visits even after COVID-19. #QT2020
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Here’s the U.S. Surgeon General himself demonstrating how to make a face covering at home, as a precaution against #COVID19: youtu.be/PI1GxNjAjlw

Surgeon General Shows How to Make Your Own Face Covering

Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams demonstrates how to create your o...

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Coping with isolation and anxiety during the #COVID19 pandemic? Teletherapy may help: apple.news/AE6TzclICRfKvkBqg…

How to get therapy when you can't leave the house

Taking care of your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic is important, and it's still possible to get therapy even when you're staying at home. This episode gives information on making...

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Feeling fine? You may still be able to transmit #COVID19 to others. It’s best to stay home, with or without symptoms: npr.org/sections/health-shot…

CDC Director On Models For The Months To Come: 'This Virus Is Going To Be With Us'

After weeks of keeping a low profile, the CDC's Dr. Robert Redfield tells NPR that data will determine future recommendations for wearing masks or easing back on social distancing.

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AbsoluteCARE’s amazing staff is working overtime to care for all of our members during the #COVID19 pandemic. This is what our in-house experts have been trained to do, and they have truly snapped into action. Thank you to our heroes on the #frontlines every day. #AbsoluteCAREWay
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Saying “hello” without a handshake?Here are some #SocialDistancing-friendly examples from around the world: apple.news/AadsUzCx_QLa6W6aq…

6 ways people around the world say hello—without touching

From the Thai wai to the Zambian cup-and-clap, these no-contact salutes convey respect and welcome.

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More Americans are being asked to stay home as #COVID-19 rates rise across US: npr.org/2020/03/22/819782312…

Ohio, Louisiana, Delaware Order Residents To Stay Home As Cases Of COVID-19 Rise

Announcements in three more states on Sunday brought the number of Americans who are currently under — or soon to be under — orders to stay home to more than 101 million.

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On lessons learned from another global pandemic, long before #COVID_19: nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/…

How to survive a pandemic: HIV experts and activists on lessons learned

Amid the global coronavirus outbreak, HIV experts, activists and survivors share takeaways from the early days of the AIDS crisis.

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#SocialDistancing? Why not take a hike today, in honor of International Day of the Forest? google.com/amp/s/www.sierrac…
Younger people are a larger proportion of those hospitalized for #COVID-19 than many of us realized, CDC says: washingtonpost.com/health/20…

Younger adults are large percentage of coronavirus hospitalizations in United States, according to...

Stark new data from the U.S. and Europe suggests people younger than 50 have a higher risk from coronavirus complications than many realize.

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Have you talk to the older people in your life about the importance of #socialdistancing? Here are some tips: apple.news/AyCyI4ehnREKC0jCc…

“Do this for me”: How to convince older loved ones to socially distance

It’s more important than ever for vulnerable groups to stay inside. Here’s how to approach the conversation with older family members.

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Nonprofits are working to support immigrant communities in urban areas that may face extra challenges related to #coronavirus: apple.news/A6X9WhL--TCCwyhnb…

Coronavirus Epidemic Brings Special Challenges For Immigrants In Urban Areas

Urban immigrant communities could be particularly vulnerable to contracting COVID-19. In New York City, public health workers are making extra efforts to reach the immigrant population.

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Our members’ health is our top priority. As we monitor #COVIDー19 developments, AbsoluteCARE is here during normal business hours. Please call before walking in so we can assess your COVID-19 risk. health.absolutecare.com/2020…
Self-Quarantined at home with curious littles? Exercise your brain with these challenging puzzles and walk away with a little neuroscience knowledge too! Dana.org/puzzles. #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek
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Are existing federally-funded vaccine development sites inadequately outfitted to support anti-#COVID-19 efforts? washingtonpost.com/investiga…

Federal vaccine development sites ill-suited to counter covid-19 epidemic

The four facilities were funded years ago to rapidly develop vaccines and lifesaving medicines.

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Do we have enough hospital beds for those with #Coronavirus and other illnesses as well? vox.com/platform/amp/science…
The president declared #coronavirus a national emergency. Now what? apple.news/AKjprYWIoRG-bITOp…

Trump declared a national emergency in response to the coronavirus. Here’s what that means.

It’s a declaration that guarantees a boost of funding to the states.

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Will statewide school closures help contain the spread of #COVID-19? npr.org/2020/03/12/815177591…

States Begin Widespread School Closures To Fight Coronavirus

The closures come after many school districts and dozens of colleges and universities have temporarily closed or switched to virtual classes because of the disease.

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The President announces a 30-day ban on travel to Europe because of #Coronavirus: apple.news/Awlc8GL_5SNShyeui…

Trump announces 30-day ban on travel from most of Europe

The president announced the restrictions on travel from most of the continent in an unusually somber Oval Office address.

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