The pandemic’s ongoing impact on home healthcare: Industry predictions 2021
By
Mark Tomzak
Feb 04, 2021
The need for home healthcare demand will continue, so the infrastructure must follow.
Home care associations target workers’ COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
By
Liza Berger
Jan 26, 2021
As the pandemic continues to inflict damage on staffing levels, the home care and home health field is turning to the topic of vaccine hesitancy among workers.
NY, CA home care workers to receive COVID-19 vaccines soon
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 06, 2021
Home care workers in New York state and Los Angeles soon can be vaccinated against COVID-19, health officials have announced.
Medicare Advantage outcomes top traditional Medicare: report
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 05, 2021
Medicare Advantage outperforms traditional Medicare when it comes to pneumonia and flu vaccines, diabetic eye exams, post-acute care and avoidable hospitalizations — all of which enable older adults...
With new model, CMS opens up home care opportunities for MCOs serving dual eligibles
By
Joe Jancsurak
Dec 21, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new model for 2021 enables Medicaid managed care organizations to allow in-home aides to promote flu vaccines, manage medical appointments and receive training...
COVID-19 vaccine rollout ‘is the week we’ve been waiting for’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2020
“This is the week we’ve been waiting for.” LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan echoed the sentiments of the senior living industry during a membership call Monday as initial shipments...
Home care briefs for Friday, Dec. 4
Dec 04, 2020
Expansion of Medicare-covered telehealth could be limited to rural areas without Congress’ help … COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics show promising results in older adults … Invacare Chairman and CEO...
Nurse with the meds is stuck in traffic? In Helsinki, it’s no big deal
By
John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2020
Getting medications to home care recipients in large metropolitan areas can be a challenge. Especially if the nurse carrying them is delayed. Finland’s largest city has found a way around the problem:...
Home care briefs for Friday, Sept. 18
Sep 18, 2020
Feds outline details for fast-tracked COVID vaccine deliveries … CMS launches 2020 flu season campaign … Caregiver Homes of Indiana announces care management pilot … The Pennant Group buys Texas...