Congressional Democrats back long-term care help for middle-income families
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 14, 2021
President Joseph Biden’s $400 billion plan to upgrade the nation’s caregiving infrastructure could include ways to help middle-income Americans pay for long-term care through Medicare of Medicaid.
Home healthcare agencies can reap big benefits from telehealth
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 18, 2021
A mix of telehealth and personal visits can yield better results for patients than strictly in-person visits, according to a technology leader at Dallas-based home healthcare firm AccentCare.
New OSHA safety rule covers home healthcare workers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 11, 2021
The emergency temporary standard (ETS) announced Thursday by the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) includes home health workers.
Hospice providers could face termination, fines or temporary management changes under proposed CMS program
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 14, 2021
Hospice providers could face anything from termination to a combination of remedies, including fines, under a new Special Focus Program being proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
New York association: Number of unvaccinated home care workers likely higher than estimated
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 13, 2021
The Home Care Association of New York State said a New York Times report underestimated the number of home care workers who missed last Thursday’s state COVID-19 vaccination deadline.
Rural COVID-19 vaccination campaign seeks help from home health agencies
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 27, 2021
The National Rural Health Association is calling on home healthcare agencies to help it mitigate COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural America.
Two Senate leaders call on Congress to support expanded home- and community based-services
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 04, 2021
Increased funding for home and community based services (HCBS) received a big boost Monday from Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senate Special Committee on Aging Chair Bob Casey (D-PA).
LHC Group to make another round of acquisitions
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 02, 2021
LHC Group continued its buying binge Thursday with the acquisition of three home health, hospice and palliative care providers across three states.
New coalition to advance home-based healthcare
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 05, 2021
A diverse group of healthcare companies is teaming up to change the way healthcare is delivered. Moving Health Home (MHH) launched this week with a list of policy initiatives aimed at expanding access...
SCAN Health writes the prescription for reducing vaccine disparities
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 10, 2021
A combination of in-home vaccinations, a vaccine hotline and cultural outreach has helped California Medicare Advantage plan SCAN Health reduce vaccine disparities among Black and Hispanic seniors.