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Healthcare is always changing, which is why Nexus stays up-to-date on trends and innovations. Here, we share news from the Nexus network, tips for caregivers and patients, and updates from the fields of medicine, mental health, and behavioral health.

Neuropsychological evaluations support a child’s return to school after brain injury »
After a traumatic event like a brain injury, it’s crucial for children and adults to be evaluated to understand how the injury affected their brain and what recommendations could be implemented for greater success in life.

Healthcare insurance: Medicare vs. Managed Medicare vs. Secondary Policies »
Healthcare insurance seems complicated and may overwhelm patients and families, especially when they need help for a medically complex child. Here’s what you need to know about Medicare and Managed Medicare, as well as secondary policies.

Neurostorming in severe brain injury patients »
Most people are familiar with the feeling of stress. Your heart may beat faster, your breath could quicken, your blood pressure might rise, and your muscles might tense up. This is called the flight-or-fight response — what our bodies may…

Treating PWS and helping children and adolescents navigate challenges »
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects learning and behavior resulting from an abnormality on the 15th chromosome. Individuals experience PWS differently and can have challenges, including health problems related to overeating and weight gain, delayed puberty,…

Interdisciplinary approach to patient care »
A recent white paper, To Solve Complex WC Claims, this New Model Takes an Interdisciplinary, Proactive Approach to Care, explains “Treatment is often siloed into discrete products, resulting in disjointed, misaligned care…”. The author, One Call, a leading provider of…

Is a concussion considered a mild traumatic brain injury? »
After sustaining a blow to the head, you may find yourself wondering if you or your loved one has experienced a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). In fact, concussions are a form of mild TBI. Mild TBIs are…

Nexus Health Systems’ complimentary and comprehensive complex patient case review »
Have a Difficult Case? Whether you have an unusual or complicated case, Nexus Health Systems is here to assist with complex patient case review. As is any healthcare professional’s goal, Nexus strives to help you achieve positive outcomes no matter…

Patients emerge from persistent comas and vegetative states in Nexus Health Systems Program »
Nationally-renowned neuropsychiatrist develops Emerging Consciousness Program. Nexus Health Systems announces the launch of their Emerging Consciousness Program – also known as The Phoenix Project – for individuals with a disorder of consciousness post-brain injury. Since the program formed in early…