One-third of seniors may buy tech to support coordinated care delivery: report
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 12, 2021
Almost 33% of adults aged 65 or more years are considering purchasing cloud-based technology that supports coordinated care delivery, according to a new report from Parks Associates, “COVID-19: Impact...
Amwell joins coalition to advance home care public policy
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Joe Jancsurak
Mar 11, 2021
Amwell, a provider of telehealth services, said on Wednesday that it will become a founding member of Moving Health Home, a coalition working to advance care delivery by making the home a clinical site...
Home briefs for Thursday, Dec. 17
Dec 17, 2020
Rising telehealth usage prompts expansion of subscription program … Record investment in home care packages continues in the ‘Land Down Under’ … U.P. Home Health & Hospice raises money...
Home Health Final Rule contains ‘significant change’ for agencies, expert warns
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Joe Jancsurak
Nov 05, 2020
The 2020 Home Health Final Rule has a “significant change” that home healthcare agencies “should be paying close attention,” according to Aaron Tripp, vice president for reimbursements and financing...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, March 30
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 30, 2021
Florida Insurer CEO predicts more telehealth and home visits … Study: Preoperational functional status is key in determining home vs. nonhome patient discharge … Idaho program seeks volunteers...
Home Care briefs for Thursday, Feb. 4
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 04, 2021
CarePredict partners with M4A to provide in-home support to caregivers and their patients with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia … Telehealth companies launch coalition aimed at greater access...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, March 23
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 23, 2021
Only 26% of home care workers have been vaccinated, new poll finds … HHS releases “Telehealth for Providers: What You Need to Know”… A Place for Mom launches campaign aimed at helping...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 24
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 24, 2021
Biden taps key Obamacare player to head CMS Innovation Center … Study addresses the effects of home hospice and nurse visits for hospice patients with dementia … Cleveland Clinic, Amwell partner...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, March 16
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 16, 2021
CMS delays rule creating Medicare coverage for breakthrough devices … Home health worker admits $14,000 in spending on patient’s credit card … Pay raise for home health aides gains support in...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, March 2
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 02, 2021
Reforming Medicaid LTSS would increase HCBS access, create better jobs: report … Nevada’s bill would allow Medicaid recipients to determine hourly rates of personal care aides … Medibank...