NAHC clears up confusion on face-to-face encounters, other questions stemming from COVID-19 statute
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 03, 2021
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice reports that it has received clarification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding some discrepancies between Medicare regulations...
OSU Wexner Medical Center extends its reach further into in-home medical care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 02, 2021
For the second time in a week, The Ohio State University (OSU) Wexner Medical Center announced another expansion into in-home medical care.
Texas-based Choice Health at Home extends its reach in Texas and Oklahoma
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 07, 2021
Tyler, TX-based Choice Health at Home is expanding across the Lone Star State and Oklahoma.
Covenant Woods ‘ups game’ with expansion into home care for CCRC residents
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 21, 2021
Richmond, VA-based Covenant Woods has undergone an expansion, not of its physical plant, but of at-home care options for residents of the life plan community and Central Virginia neighbors within a 50-mile...
Warts and all, value-based purchasing may be coming to a home health agency near you
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 09, 2021
In the past six years Phoenix-based Banner Health has seen a marked improvement in outcomes and patient satisfaction for clients receiving home healthcare services.
Study: Home healthcare reduced hospital readmissions for diabetic patients
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 01, 2021
Home healthcare following a hospital stay is key for diabetic seniors, according to a new report by Rutgers University.
Dallas private equity firm hopes to build out a home care juggernaut with acquisition of Choice Health...
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 29, 2021
A new partnership between Dallas-based private equity firm Coltala Holdings and Tyler, TX-based Choice Health at Home could lead to a multistate home care powerhouse.
Senior Helpers’ latest buy could be incubator for new home care services
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 15, 2021
Senior Helpers’ acquisition Tuesday of Milwaukee franchisee Miller Home Care is designed to set it on an innovative path with its new parent Advocate Aurora Enterprises.
Home-based care leads Humana’s vision for new healthcare ecosystem
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 16, 2021
Technology and value-based care are driving a new healthcare ecosystem that Humana discussed in detail at an investors day conference on Tuesday.
Should home healthcare be a new focus for Medicare Advantage?
By
Jeff Fox
Apr 20, 2021
Home-based services are not a common, or even widely accepted, part of most Medicare Advantage plans. However, there have been some signs that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have begun...