New legislation takes steps to close HCBS gap for older adults: senior living experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2021
Although a bipartisan infrastructure deal reached Thursday did not include much-sought-after funding for home- and community-based services and affordable housing, the senior living industry is hailing...
Pendulum for primary care is swinging back to the home, VillageMD co-founder says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 23, 2021
VillageMD co-founder Paul Martino predicts the U.S. healthcare system is returning to its roots whereby primary care physicians — not big hospital systems — drive patient care, along with better, more...
Care quality and regulations are top industry concerns, McKnight’s survey finds
By
Liza Berger
Jun 21, 2021
McKnight’s Home Care Daily readers are most interested in stories that help them improve care quality and better understand regulatory developments. And they want to learn more about palliative care...
Bipartisan bill would make audio-only telehealth visits permanent for Medicare enrollees
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 27, 2021
New legislation providing audio-only telehealth visits for Medicare enrollees hit the House of Representatives earlier this week.
Assisted living could share in $12.7 billion investment in HCBS through American Rescue Plan
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 17, 2021
Assisted living providers could gain access to a $12.7 billion infusion for Medicaid home- and community-based services through the American Rescue Plan.
Bipartisan group of senators reintroduces HEAT Act
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 27, 2021
Newly reintroduced legislation would provide Medicare reimbursement for audio and video telehealth visits provided by home health agencies during the ongoing pandemic and future public health emergencies.
Telehealth proves to be more popular than expected: physical therapy firm
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 26, 2021
Telehealth has turned out to be a big hit with patients needing physical therapy during the pandemic, according to ATI Physical Therapy, which provides home health services.
Study: Hospital-at-Home model gaining momentum
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 13, 2021
Payment reforms, technology and government support are combining to drive strong momentum for the hospital-at-home (HaH) model.
Continue audio-only telehealth, American Medical Association urges CMS
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 06, 2021
On Monday, the American Medical Association (AMA) asked the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue paying for audio-only telehealth visits beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency...
New assessment tool aims to improve dialysis experience for patients
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 31, 2021
A new tool assessing patient experience could encourage more Americans with kidney disease to dialyze at home.