State rolls out first-ever home care coverage for undocumented seniors
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 08, 2021
Home care services are among the benefits for which people aged 65 or more years who are undocumented immigrants or who have been legal permanent residents, also known as green card holders, for less than...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, May 26
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 26, 2021
LHC Group purchases Heart ‘n Home Hospice, expanding hospice footprint in Oregon, Idaho … In-home medical care company Dispatch Health partners with two Connecticut Health systems … Healthcare workers...
Survey finds family caregiver burden is worsening
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 21, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is exerting even more pressure on family caregivers, according to a new survey by caregiving benefit firm Family first.
Home care briefs for Thursday, Oct. 29
Oct 29, 2020
Administration announces Medicare and Medicaid coverage of COVID-19 vaccine … Ready launches virtual mental health services as part of at-home care model … Humana’s Medicare Advantage expands its...
Study: COVID-19-related ‘cocooning’ worsens well-being of seniors
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 27, 2021
Cocooning, the practice of staying home and avoiding social interaction, is a natural reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, it may be detrimental to the physical and mental health of seniors...
Home care briefs for Friday, Oct. 30
Oct 30, 2020
Survey: Pandemic sends telehealth usage rates soaring, but many users aren’t paying attention … Research project to analyze effectiveness of telehealth in treating substance abuse and mental health...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 27
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 27, 2021
Maryland aide sentenced for $270K in healthcare fraud … Nearly 1 in 2 healthcare workers say COVID-19 has harmed their mental health … Private equity firm buys Valeo Home Health and Hospice … Johnson...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, June 16
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 16, 2021
Acclivity Health and Vytalize Health partner on plan to improve care for palliative care patients … Alzheimer’s Association endorses FDA approval of Aduhelm, criticizes drug price … PACE growth is...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, June 2
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 02, 2021
Virginia governor signs paid sick leave bill for home healthcare workers … New study finds employee burnout is up, while mental health benefits are down … Oregon hospital to close hospice due to...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, May 25
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 25, 2021
Medication safety solution company Tabula Rasa HealthCare sees expanded interest in PACE … Home care industry taking another shot at worker OT rule … Robots helps the homebound communicate with families...