Home care agencies are losing a third of their business to the ‘gray market,’ new study finds
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 22, 2021
Nearly a third of Americans who paid for care for an older adult or a dementia patient recently did not hire workers through a regulated agency, a new study from policy think tank RAND Corporation found.
Government funding of HCBS would give economic ‘boost,’ Moody’s report argues
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 23, 2021
An economic report from bond rating company Moody’s calls for increased government funding of home-and-community-based services.
AARP: There is new opportunity to expand home care, improve caregivers’ conditions
By
Liza Berger
Jun 03, 2021
AARP is advocating to expand long-term care at home and improve home caregivers’ quality of life, two leaders of the organization said during a roundtable discussion Wednesday.
For 2021, home care looks for expanded Medicaid and Medicare coverage, solutions to staffing shortage
By
Liza Berger
Feb 03, 2021
As the pandemic has shined a light on the capabilities of home care and home health, associations are looking for the Biden administration to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage in the space this year.
Youth caregivers for ill, disabled family members expand in U.S.
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 19, 2021
More than 3 million children and teens serve as caregivers to ill or disabled family members, according to Caregiving in the U.S. 2020, a national survey published by the National Alliance for Caregiving...
The power of play: Gamification and home care
By
Levi Pavlovsky
May 13, 2021
As home care leaders look to improve their team communication and compliance, they often overlook how technology can provide a way to meaningfully connect with their team and enhance the work experience.
Home care providers laud Biden plan to invest $400B in HCBS
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 01, 2021
President Joseph Biden on Wednesday unveiled a $2 trillion American Jobs Plan, which would pump $400 billion into home- and community-based services.
Peer-to-Peer: Help at Home adds value with HealthyMatch program
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 05, 2021
As more care moves into the home, keeping seniors healthy and safe is paramount for both providers and payers.
Survey: Half of caregivers for the elderly aren’t vaccinated
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 27, 2021
A new study of 2,000 caregivers for the elderly found only half are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Care transitions: Teamwork can help score a win
Jun 17, 2021
To score and win, you must work as a team to get past the 50-yard line. The implications of failing to reach the goal are obviously more serious in post-acute care too.