LeadingAge members turn the heat up on Congress to pass $400B care infrastructure plan
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 20, 2021
Nonprofit senior care providers demand Congress “reverse outdated Medicaid policies from the 1960s” to rebuild the nation’s senior service sector.
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 Friday, May 14
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 14, 2021
Maryland home health aide sentenced to prison for Medicaid fraud … Cornyn pushes Senate to reject CMS nominee … Access Care expands nationwide … Voice tech firm Constant Companion expands
Mayo, Kaiser to invest $100M in hospital-at-home company Medically Home
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 13, 2021
The Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente gave the hospital-at-home model a shot in the arm Wednesday.
Purchase of VNA may kick off nonprofit home care buying spree for Amedisys
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 12, 2021
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) may be the first of many nonprofit home healthcare and hospice companies Amedisys acquires.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, May 12
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 12, 2021
Senators introduce SENIOR CARE Act allowing seniors with disabilities to continue working and receive Medicaid coverage … CMS to host webinar today on Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment...
Home dialysis growth spurt continues with expanded technology and service
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 11, 2021
The growing trend to move dialysis into the home received two big boosts on Monday.
UnitedHealthcare launches home health option for Medicare Advantage group retirees
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 10, 2021
Starting next January, seniors enrolled in UnitedHealthcare group retiree Medicare Advantage plans will have access to an array of benefits helping them transition home from a hospital or skilled nursing...
LHC Group offers bullish outlook on home care based on new policies, legislation in Washington
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 07, 2021
National home care and hospice provider LHC Group sees nothing but tailwinds ahead, despite ongoing uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home Care briefs for Friday, May 7
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 07, 2021
CMS raises Medicare payment to $750 for administering monoclonal antibodies to COVID-19 patients at home … SIEU launches ad blitz promoting union home care jobs under Biden plan … Michigan home...