When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, seniors concerned about rapid development, side effects, white paper...
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 10, 2021
With the pandemic disproportionately affecting seniors nationwide with increased risk of hospitalization or death, and declining mental and physical health due to social isolation, the importance of vaccinations...
GAO report calls for greater enforcement of OSHA’s COVID-19 standards
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 29, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may be paying closer attention to home care businesses following a governmental COVID-19 report released Thursday.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, Jan. 28
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 28, 2021
Afternoon napping linked to better mental agility … Pittsburgh-area healthcare worker accused of stealing $6,300 from patient … Canadian home care agency adds remote patient medication monitoring and...
HHS announces more time for Provider Relief Fund reporting
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 19, 2021
Healthcare providers, including home care agencies, with more than $10,000 in Provider Relief Fund payments have more time than previously announced for reporting how they used the aid, the Department...
COVID-19 linked to ‘substantial cost increases’ in home care: survey
By
Joe Jancsurak
Dec 03, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to substantial cost increases for home care services, according to the results of Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, announced Wednesday.
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 14
Oct 14, 2020
California healthcare workers to gain access to supplemental paid sick leave … Online substance-abuse treatment trajectory is steep … LHC Group a sound investment, equity research firm says