How a ‘zoom-out’ strategy can help senior living operators thrive in the post-pandemic world
By
Patrick McCormick, CPA
Feb 22, 2021
As they juggle short-term challenges with adapting to the long-term implications of the pandemic, operators can benefit from the so-called “zoom-in, zoom-out approach” that has been used by many successful...
California’s ‘Master Plan for Aging’ offers strategies for attracting home caregivers
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 19, 2021
California’s Department of Aging recently released a 10-year “Master Plan for Aging.” The blueprint aims to guide state and local governments, the private sector and charitable organizations toward...
Three home care trends with staying power
By
Bill Miller
Feb 18, 2021
If 2020 has taught the U.S. healthcare system anything, it’s that we need to be ready for change.
Two organizations team up to offer first-ever online certification for New York’s home health aides
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 11, 2021
CareAcademy, a provider of online training for senior care workers, announced on Wednesday a partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) that will enable an important first for VNSNY...
Number of operators investing in video conferencing capabilities for residents has quadrupled since 2018:...
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 10, 2021
Three-fourths of senior living and care providers invested in video conferencing capabilities for residents last year, quadrupling the number of providers who did so just two years earlier, according to...
New insights into how to attract residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 09, 2021
There’s a lot to take in related to the American Seniors Housing Association’s second national consumer survey, conducted in December with ProMatura. Results were released Monday.
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.
For 2021, home care looks for expanded Medicaid and Medicare coverage, solutions to staffing shortage
By
Liza Berger
Feb 03, 2021
As the pandemic has shined a light on the capabilities of home care and home health, associations are looking for the Biden administration to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage in the space this year.
Pandemic-related home health waivers likely to continue through 2021
By
Liza Berger
Jan 27, 2021
Good news for providers: The Public Health Emergency (PHE) is likely to last until the end of 2021, according to a Jan. 22 letter to governors from Norris Cochran, the acting secretary of the Department...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 26
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 26, 2021
Home Care Pulse acquires provider of online training for post-acute care … Seattle and union leaders coordinate vaccination site … Massachusetts Health Care features telehealth parity requirement