The Justice Department announces criminal charges in multiple COVID-19-related healthcare fraud schemes … NYU Langone Health launches at-home virtual brain stimulation program … New partnership in...
Home Care briefs for Thursday, June 17
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 17, 2021
Current Health joins home healthcare coalition … St. Croix Hospice expands reach in Wisconsin … Pennsylvania AG alleges $10 million Medicaid scheme by Philadelphia home care agency … CDC issues guidance...
Vaccine mandates affecting home health workers likely to spur more legal challenges
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 21, 2021
The federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate affecting home healthcare workers is likely to draw a number of legal challenges, especially when it comes to medical and religious exemptions.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Aug. 17
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 17, 2021
OIG says Missouri should repay $3.4 million in improper Medicaid home health claims … Florida COVID-19 surge shatters record … Recruitment challenges close Idaho home health and hospice … ...
Home Care briefs for Monday, May 17
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 17, 2021
Survey: 88% of Americans want telehealth to continue … CareNiva launches new telehealth platform … Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) last week withdrew the state plan amendments to expand Medicaid,...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, July 7
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 07, 2021
Provider Relief Fund reporting portal opens … HCA completes majority stake purchase in Brookdale Health Care Services … Florida HCBS provider charged with Medicaid fraud … Online calculator can predict...
Bipartisan group of senators reintroduces HEAT Act
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 27, 2021
Newly reintroduced legislation would provide Medicare reimbursement for audio and video telehealth visits provided by home health agencies during the ongoing pandemic and future public health emergencies.
Home Care briefs for Monday, July 12
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 12, 2021
North Carolina expands Medicaid rate protections … Pfizer to seek FDA authorization for vaccine booster … Most unvaccinated polled want a personal physician to administer COVID-19 vaccine … VillageMD...
Biden administration official calls for more coordinated approach to home- and community-based services
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 06, 2021
A whole government approach is needed to bring home- and community-based services (HCBS) equitably to seniors and the disabled, a top adviser to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday.
Home Care briefs for Monday, May 24
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 24, 2021
North Carolina home health owner nets 14-year prison sentence and $13.4 million fine for Medicaid fraud … Study finds Mental health services via telehealth outpacing in-person services … Quarter...