After Senate leaders reportedly reach deal to avert Medicare cuts, providers urge lawmakers to cross...
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 25, 2021
Home care providers Wednesday urged the Senate to pass an extension of the moratorium on 2% cuts. That came after Senate leaders reportedly reached an agreement on Tuesday to extend through 2021 an extension...
Despite recent attention, long-term care has been a ‘third rail’ in politics, expert says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2019
Contrary to what one might assume due to the increasing appearance of long-term care benefits in Medicare-for-all proposals put forth or supported by national politicians and presidential candidates, long-term...
Home Care briefs for Monday, April 19
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 19, 2021
Telehealth could threaten small, primary care practices … FCC opens application process for telehealth … Center for Medicare Advocacy: home healthcare coverage falling short
Pneumonia vaccine recommendations debated
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 15, 2015
Two physicians say the latest pneumococcal vaccine guidelines for adults aged 65 or more years are “not ready for widespread adoption,” but another says the guidelines should be followed at...
Cycling linked to reduced all-cause, cardiovascular mortality in diabetes
Jul 20, 2021
For adults with diabetes, cycling is associated with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a study published online July 19 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, April 21
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 21, 2021
Howard County, PA, physician pays $600K fine for Medicare fraud … Tech company partners with hospitals to provide secure telehealth … Health systems embrace virtual streaming … Traditions Health...
Home care briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 27
Oct 27, 2020
UnitedHealth to ship flu kits to Medicare recipients … Surveys show COVID-19 has helped spread virtues of virtual care … Bayada Home Health Care announces 2020 Habilitation Technician Hero of the Year
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 21
Oct 21, 2020
CNBC highlights how presidential candidates Trump and Biden would modify Medicare, reduce drug costs … Home Care LINK uses mobile devices to create digital connection between care coordinators, caregivers
Home Care briefs for Thursday, Sept. 30
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 30, 2021
AidQuest launches expert live chat platform for home care industry … ADA calls on Congress to oppose Medicare Part B dental benefit … CDC reports booster side effects mirror those of second vaccination
Home care briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2020
WHO: Healthcare workers account for 1 in 7 COVID cases … Measure that ends budget neutrality requirement for home oxygen therapy is ‘ready and waiting’ … Medicare contractors inconsistent...