New administration likely to scrutinize MA plans more closely, address Medicaid HCBS issues, policy experts...
By
Liza Berger
Jan 28, 2021
Medicare Advantage (MA) will continue to grow significantly and offer flexibility, but the Biden administration likely will be scrutinizing plans more carefully, according to two highly respected healthcare...
Congressional council recommends financial, workplace security for family caregivers
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Liza Berger
Sep 27, 2021
As Congress continues to debate the size and scope of a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that may include funding for the care economy, a congressional council last week released recommendations to...
‘McKnight’s’ Tech Awards now accepting nominations!
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Liza Berger
May 06, 2021
Home care operators: Now is your chance to tell your peers about the innovations you have introduced in the last year. Nominations are open for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The...
Legal expert: MA growth to spur uptick in home health financial activity in 2021
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Liza Berger
Jan 29, 2021
The coming year promises to be robust in terms of financial deals in the home health space, according to a lawyer who focuses his practice on advising long-term care firms, and their investors and lenders,...
HHS to disburse $25.5B in COVID-19 relief funding
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Liza Berger
Sep 10, 2021
Home care providers soon may be able to take advantage of a new round of COVID-19 relief funding. The Department of Health and Human Services disclosed Friday that $25.5 billion will be available on Sept....
Major home care organization calls for vaccine mandate
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Liza Berger
Aug 23, 2021
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Monday urged mandatory vaccinations among healthcare staff in all settings.
Price tag of Better Care Better Jobs Act is closer to $150B, NAHC’s Dombi says
By
Liza Berger
Jul 20, 2021
While language in the Better Care Better Jobs Act did not mention a dollar amount, many expected it would inject around $400 billion into Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS). It turns out...
Support in the time of COVID-19: Home care agency reaches families through podcast
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Liza Berger
May 03, 2021
When Enriched Life Home Care Services started its podcast in May of 2020, it was hoping to serve a few people with helpful information. Little did the Livonia, MI-based home care agency know that the podcast...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Paul Willging
By
Liza Berger
Nov 02, 2020
OBRA ’87, the landmark federal law that greatly enhanced the regulation of nursing homes, marked a turning point for long-term care. Paul Willging, Ph.D., who led the American Health Care Association...
Increased pay among SNF execs likely to stick around: experts
By
Liza Berger
Oct 29, 2020
Although the pandemic has had a negative effect on many aspects of long-term care, skilled nursing executives’ salaries may not be one of them. COVID-19 actually is pushing up industry executives’...