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The fundamental concept guiding learning and development in Vygotsky's theory is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). ZPD is the distance between what a learner can accomplish independently and what they can achieve with the help of a more knowledgeable guide or collaboration with capable peers.

Hospital at Home Has Great Benefits for Elderly Patients

Dr. Hesham A. Hassaballa - May 17, 2021

Sometimes the hospital is the worst place for a sick person. New research shows a "Hospital at Home" has great benefits.

“Investigational” Is Payer Code for “Coverage Denied”

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - February 18, 2021

Outside the pandemic, “investigational” remains payer code for denying reimbursement. In the case of treatment for chronic conditions, even FDA-approved digital-health and connected devices languish on waitlists for formulary inclusion.

Rural Hospitals Are Caught in an Aging-Infrastructure Conundrum

Medika Life - February 4, 2024

Rural hospitals throughout the nation are facing a conundrum. An increase in costs amid lower payments from insurance plans makes it harder for small hospitals to fund large capital improvement projects

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