Peer-to-Peer: HomeWell Care Services revisits its branding, prepares for a post-pandemic future
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 01, 2021
2021 is turning out to be the year many home care companies hit the reset button, following upheaval from the COVID-19 pandemic.
LHC Group CEO: Congress will pass Choose Home by year’s end
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 06, 2021
The Choose Home Care Act will be part of the congressional reconciliation package by the end of the year.
At-home care emerges as new approach to handle oxygen therapy for COVID-19 patients
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 15, 2021
More health systems are turning to oxygen in the home to help patients with COVID-19, according to a news report.
When it comes to vaccines, many family caregivers feel forgotten
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 09, 2021
While paid home caregivers have been prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine, family caregivers — many of whom are too young to qualify so far — have not. That puts them in a difficult position of having...
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...
Peer-to-Peer: It takes financial preparation to thrive in the highly competitive home care market, franchise...
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 10, 2021
Twenty-four years ago, Stephen Rymal, attorney, became Stephen Rymal, franchisee. Rymal operates Griswold Home Care in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Two home care workers linked to $100M fraud scheme
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 02, 2021
Two Massachusetts women — one a part owner and operator of Arbor Homecare Services LLC in Chelmsford, MA, and the other a licensed practical nurse employed as a home health nurse at Arbor Homecare —...
U.S. News contemplates best of home care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2021
U.S. News & World Report expands its presence in long-term care with the Monday launch of a new program, “Best Senior Living,” for independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care...
American Association for Homecare champions the needs of ostomy patients
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 23, 2021
Ostomy patients and the providers who care for them at home have launched an initiative to educate private and public payers about the needs of those patients.
Worldwide dialysis leader introduces cloud-based technology to help move care from clinics to home
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 19, 2021
Fresenius Medical Care, a global leader in dialysis treatment, has taken another step in moving dialysis from clinical settings to the home.