COVID-19 long-haulers spur push for palliative care services
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 22, 2021
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is leading an effort for a demonstration project that would cover palliative care for older Americans under Medicare
New York PACE program vaccinates 300 seniors at home in two weeks
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 12, 2021
On Friday PACE at ArchCare Senior Life — the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) run by the Archdiocese of New York — accomplished what might be considered a monumental feat for any...
Risk of injury could pave the way for more home care workers comp claims
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 12, 2021
With more healthcare moving into homes, the risk of injury among home care and home healthcare workers is increasing
CNAs virtually march on Washington, calling for higher wages, more recognition
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 08, 2021
Healthcare assistants descended virtually on Washington Wednesday, demanding better wages, career development and recognition. During the six-hour online demonstration sponsored by the National Association...
Senators urge expansion of HCBS, telehealth
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 19, 2021
Lawmakers and public policy experts are calling on Congress to expand home- and community-based services (HCBS) and telehealth as the U.S. emerges from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.