NAHC calls on members to press Congress on Choose Home bill
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 03, 2021
The National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) is issuing an urgent call to action, imploring members to lobby lawmakers on the recently introduced Choose Home legislation.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, June 10
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 10, 2021
Insurance providers seek to continue Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth … Cross Country Healthcare acquires WSG, coordinator of in-home services for payers … Kentucky home healthcare...
Home Care briefs for Friday, June 4
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 04, 2021
New CMS director talks about Medicare expansion in interview … New study says most adults lack knowledge of palliative care … Vynca acquires virtual palliative care provider … Coalition of leading...
Bayada, which must pay $17M fine, undermined the integrity of the healthcare system: DOJ
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 10, 2021
The Department of Justice accused Bayada Health and Bayada Home Care of undermining the integrity of the healthcare system in a kickback scheme involving two home health agencies in Arizona.
Home Care briefs for Monday, Sept. 20
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 20, 2021
Republican state AGs line up against COVID-19 vaccine mandate … Care Hospice acquires Hospice of Chattanooga … Moving Health Home weighs in on proposed Medicare rules
SCAN Health writes the prescription for reducing vaccine disparities
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 10, 2021
A combination of in-home vaccinations, a vaccine hotline and cultural outreach has helped California Medicare Advantage plan SCAN Health reduce vaccine disparities among Black and Hispanic seniors.
Association head to home and hospice providers: Stay vigilant on compliance as demand increases
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 07, 2021
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) warned members Thursday to remain on top of laws and regulations as more care moves into homes.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, June 29
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 29, 2021
Arosa acquires Family Staffing Solutions … AccentCare partners with Swift Medical on wound care … HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra supports possible telehealth expansion … OIG recommends Oregon hospice...
Home Care briefs for Monday, June 14
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 14, 2021
North Carolina advances two bills that raise wages for home care workers … Massachusetts home care workers seek COVID-19 premium pay … OIG orders Fairfield, CA-based hospice to return $3.3 million...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, July 13
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 13, 2021
Consortium to launch center to advance at-home health technology …OIG recommends Mission Hospice and Home Care refund Medicare $10.5 million … Poll finds most people 50 and older rate their health...