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Building a Better Path to Consumers & Providers
June, 2008
The Ohio Home Care Program has been working with CareStar to build a better path to their consumers and providers.
In June they introduced “myOhiohcp” (My Ohio Home Care Program) which is an online “portal page” – a personal webpage that contains a consumer’s or provider’s records and program information. Portal pages are becoming more common as a way to communicate information online, and websites like iGoogle, Amazon and American Express Online use this type of technology today.
myOhiohcp was developed using the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Framework as one of its fundamental guidelines. The Framework was developed in partnership with the National Associations of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services, State Units on Aging, and State Medicaid Directors.
Consumers can use myOhiohcp as a tool to express their choices and preferences in the Ohio Home Care Program. Providers can utilize it by accessing their important information in one place.
Both consumers and providers will have the option to create and customize a “Personal Choice Page.” This page gives them the power to add and view over 40,000 popular sites like CNN news, ESPN, The Weather Channel, YouTube, Wikipedia and much more – all on one page!
The Ohio Home Care Program is building a better path to consumers and providers and myOhiohcp is helping to pave the way.
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CareStar Donates to Help Flood Victims
June, 2008
CareStar has donated to the American Red Cross to assist in flood relief efforts in the Midwest. CareStar's support of the Red Cross comes at a time the agency is facing what has been called "a rolling disaster." It is estimated that recent floods have already affected tens of thousands of people and flooded three million acres in Iowa alone.
Our donation is expected to be used by the Red Cross as it deems necessary to support the thousands of people affected by this devastating natural disaster.
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CareStar Scholarships Benefit Mt. Carmel Students Since 1996
April, 2008
Article from the "The Carmel Rapper" about CareStar's involvement with the school featuring The CareStar
Josephine Walters Scholarship Program. View the article (Page 2)
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CareStar Chosen To Present At NASUA
Octobet, 2007
CareStar will present its findings on how distance learning is being used for Home and Community-Based programs at the National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA), 23rd National Home and Community Based Services Conference, September 30, 2007 - October 3, 2007 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
CareStar will show how distance learning software is being used to create programs and courses specifically for HCBS programs and how they meet the needs of the providers, consumers, case managers, and support staff. Statistics on program and course usage as well as satisfaction survey results will be available for review. This information is particularly beneficial for managers, instructors, and technology coordinators.
Founded in 1964, the National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA) (NASUA) is a non-profit association representing the nation's 56 officially designated state and territorial agencies on aging. The mission of the Association is to advance social, health, and economic policies responsive to the needs of a diverse aging population and to enhance the capacity of its membership to promote the rights, dignity and independence of, and expand opportunities and resources for, current and future generations of older persons, adults with disabilities and their families.
CareStar offers a wide range of solutions for Home and Community-Based programs including Management Services, Information Systems and Online Education. CareStar Management Services provides Case Management, Provider Management, Quality Assurance and Improvement. CareStar Information Systems offers software used to manage home and community-based programs. Online education is presented by the CareStar School, which offers continuing education and HCBS-related courses.
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CareStar Awards for Scholarships for 2007
August, 2007
Carestar is happy to announce that the following students have been selected as this year’s recipient of the Josephine Walters CareStar Scholarships:
Good Samaritan College of Nursing
Jennifer Rehling
Mt. Carmel College of Nursing
Jessica Glowacki, Imani Daniels, Lisa Lahrmer, Victoria Grey, Melanie Larmer, Jessy Johnson and Erica Howard.
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Crystal Pint
These nine students cumulatively received scholarships totaling $25 thousand.
The CareStar Scholarship Fund provides tuition and financial assistance to students currently pursuing an education in the health care field. These students are in great need of additional funding to complete their courses of study. Your generous donations have made these awards possible.
Awards will take place, at each school, in July and August.
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CareStar to Exhibit at ARC of Indiana Conference
November 16, 2006
CareStar will exhibit at the Arc of Indiana conference on Thursday, November 16, 2006 in Indianapolis. The Arc will mark its 50th Anniversary with a special Gala Celebration. For more information _____________________________________________________________________________________________
CareStar to Exhibit at The Indiana Conference for People with Disabilities
November 16, 2006
CareStar will exhibit at the 2006 Indiana Conference for People with Disabilities conference on Thursday, November 16, 2006 and Friday November 17 in at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis.The theme is "Seeking New Truths; Forging New Paths,".
Presenters include national speakers and workshops with cutting edge information for everyone including a special series of workshops for parents. There will be opportunities to network with other advocates and exhibitors. For more information
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CareStar Aquires Factors, Ltd
September 20, 2006
CareStar has acquired Factors, Ltd., a case management services company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Founded in 1993, Factors acheived a statewide presence in the Indiana home and community-based services waiver programs. Nancy Swaim, President of Factors, will remain with the company as its Director of Operations and be responsible for its continued growth.
"Factors is an exciting acquisition for our company. There will be great synergy between Factors and CareStar, and strategically it accomplishes a goal to expand our business into contiguous states". said Thomas Gruber, President of CareStar.
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CareStar to Present at NASUA Conference
July 27, 2006
For the second straight year CareStar has been chosen to present at The National Home and Community Based Services Conference. This year the conference will be held in
Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 3-6th.
CareStar will discuss their success with the decision to create virtual offices. They will highlight how it has increased productivity, and improved the lives of the consumers, clients and employees.
Founded in 1964, the National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA) is a non-profit association representing the nation's 56 officially designated state and territorial agencies on aging. The mission of the Association is to advance social, health, and economic policies responsive to the needs of a diverse aging population and to enhance the capacity of its membership to promote the rights, dignity and independence of, and expand opportunities and resources for, current and future generations of older persons, adults with disabilities and their families.
For more information on the conference click here
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CareStar Scholarship Winners Announced
July 12, 2006
Carestar is
happy to announce that the following students are this years winners of the Josephine Walters CareStar Scholarships. They are:
Good Samaritan College of Nursing
Amy Berry
Christina Vest
Robin Hilton
Mt. Carmel College of Nursing
Ella Milkolajewski
Del Enderle
Christin Adkins
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Laura Trent
Crystal Pint
The CareStar Scholarship Fund provides tuition and financial assistance to students currently pursuing an education in the health care field. These students are in great need of additional funding to complete their courses of study. Learn more.
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CareStar to exhibit at The National Association of State Units on Aging (HCBS Conference)
July 7, 2006
CareStar has been selected to exhibit at the The National Association of State Units on Aging, 22nd Annual National Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Conference again this year. The conference will be held in Minneapolis between October 3-6, 2006.
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CareStar joins Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
June 1, 2006
CareStar has joined the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. "CareStar is anxious to become an active member of the chamber and work towards building business relationships in the Bluegrass State" said Richard Lindhorst , CareStar Vice President.
The NKCC is the one of the largest chambers in the nation with over 1900 members. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Schools chosen for Scholarships for 2006
April, 2006
Four accredited nursing schools have been chosen to participate in the Josephine Walters
CareStar Scholarship Fund for 2006. CareStar will accept applications from students of these
select schools, as long as they meet the basic requirements of the fund. This years schools are:
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science, Cincinnati, Ohio
Mt. Carmel College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio
Stark State College, North Canton, Ohio
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Canton, Ohio
The fund, established in 1992, provides financial assistance to needy students pursing an education
in the health care field. To-date CareStar has awarded over 60 scholarships.
Awards will take place, at each school, in late summer.
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CareStar launches new web site
February, 2006
CareStar has launched a new public web site, which aims to improve the delivery of information about the company and manage and promote health related services.
The new site is designed to be an on-line resource for consumers, providers and interested parties associated with the Home and Community-Based Programs, in states that CareStar serves or potentially might serve.
The new site provides a wealth of information. It contains over 3000 links to national and community resources, on-line referral information, and the latest news about CareStar.
The web site is designed in a user-friendly format, with a clear navigation structure. On-line directories, requests for service, and useful link functionality have been utilized to help visitors locate information easily.
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CareStar exhibits At NASMD
November 5, 2005
CareStar exhibited at he NASMD conference November 7-9 in Washington, DC. CareStar will have literature and information on its Home and Community-Based solutions for state Medicaid waiver programs.
The National Association of State Medicaid Directors (NASMD) is a bipartisan, professional, nonprofit organization of representatives of state Medicaid agencies (including the District of Columbia and the territories).
The primary purposes of NASMD are: to serve as a focal point of communication between the states and the federal government, and to provide an information network among the states on issues pertinent to the Medicaid program.
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CareStar rejoins Indiana Association for Home and Hospice Care( IAHHC)
December 7, 2005
With a growing presence in Indiana, CareStar choose to rejoin the Indiana Association
for Home and Hospice Care. CareStar was a member between 1988 and 1996 when it was a large provider of home health care services in the state.
(CareStar sold its homecare business in 1996 to concentrate on its case management division)
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CareStar donates to Katrina Relief
September 1, 2005
In response to the recent devastation by Hurricane Katrina to the Gulf coasts of Mississippi and Louisiana, CareStar made a cash donation to the American Red Cross to support its disaster response activities in the region.
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