State investigation cites lax employee training, policies
By
Joe Jancsurak
Dec 01, 2020
An Idaho Department of Health and Welfare audit of Boise-based A Caring Hand, conducted following a patient death, shows the agency lacked sufficient employee training policies and procedures.
Home care providers, lawmaker hail FDA-approved COVID-19 at-home diagnostic test
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Joe Jancsurak
Dec 16, 2020
The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a new over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 diagnostic test has won praise from the home care community and lawmakers.
Long-term care financing: Much work remains
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Joe Jancsurak
Dec 11, 2020
From expanding Medicare Advantage plans, to better integrating the healthcare system, to developing government-assisted private insurance options to expand long-term care coverage for a rapidly aging middle-class...
Pennant sees ‘impressive’ results for home health, hospice in third quarter
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Joe Jancsurak
Nov 12, 2020
The Pennant Group’s Cornerstone home health and hospice segment showed “impressive” results in the third quarter, Pennant CEO Daniel Walker announced Tuesday in advance of a Wednesday earnings call.
Humana launches pilot program for MA members with multiple chronic diseases
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Joe Jancsurak
Feb 18, 2021
Humana, an insurer and home care provider, reportedly is launching a pilot platform — Humana Care Support — for Medicare Advantage members with multiple chronic diseases in Pennsylvania, West Virginia...
Chains growing in importance in home health: research
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Joe Jancsurak
Dec 08, 2020
Multi-agency chains are playing a growing role in the home health sector, with important implications, according to a study published Monday in Health Services Research.
Home Care briefs for Friday, March 26
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 26, 2021
Home care workers in 16 cities Thursday demand Biden invest $450B in caregiving … Novus Hospice CEO pleads guilty to healthcare fraud … University of Cincinnati researchers invent telehealth...
Help is on the way for unvaccinated, homebound seniors: AARP
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Joe Jancsurak
Feb 12, 2021
During a live AARP coronavirus tele-town hall, the major seniors organization tried to alleviate the fears of callers who expressed concerns regarding homebound and often confused seniors who are in need...
End-of-life informal care costs could exceed formal costs: study
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Joe Jancsurak
Nov 09, 2020
The findings of a new study demonstrate a need for close collaborative care plans involving home health agencies and their patients’ informal caregivers, the researchers say.
2-pronged approach could extend Medicaid telephonic or audio-only coverage after pandemic: expert
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Joe Jancsurak
Oct 22, 2020
States could take a two-pronged approach to extend Medicaid telephonic or audio-only coverage beyond the pandemic, according to Jacqueline Marks, a manager with the Manatt Health division of the Manatt,...