New York hospitals and home health agencies chart collaborative course
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 10, 2021
A statewide collaboration between New York hospitals and home health agencies could provide a national blueprint for treating patients at home, rather than hospitals or long-term care facilities.
Home Care briefs for Friday, Sept. 10
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 10, 2021
New study shows gaps in family care for dementia patients … New M&A advisory firm for home health launches … Telehealth use declined in June … Grandpad partners with Growing Bolder to expand content...
Home Care briefs for Thursday, Sept. 9
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 09, 2021
Bayada to pay $17 million to resolve kickback allegation … Some states are rolling back telehealth visits over state lines … AAHomecare part of alliance launching e-prescription business … CirrusMD...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 7
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 07, 2021
Mayo study could support CMS expansion of telehealth … Fauci says data from Israel supports third COVID-19 booster … FDA clears blood circulation device to prevent bed sores
Adults with disabilities have worse mental health during COVID-19
Aug 27, 2021
Adults with disabilities more often report that the pandemic makes it harder for them to access care and medication.
More than 80 percent of health systems to expand home care platforms
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 20, 2021
Regulatory flexibility from the pandemic, increased patient satisfaction with telehealth and broadband expansion are prompting health systems to expand the use of remote care technology over the next year.
National study reveals how COVID-19 affected assisted living at height of pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2021
A rolling national study is providing insights for the first time into how COVID-19 affected assisted living and similar residential care communities in the United States during the height of the pandemic.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 18
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 18, 2021
Cerna Homecare launches franchise opportunities in Texas … American Board of Telehealth launches new certificate program for primary care … Virtual care platform adds gerontology expert advisor …...
New virtual primary care platform available to Aetna clients
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 13, 2021
Private insurer Aetna, a division of CVS Health, is launching nationwide virtual primary care to customers. Aetna Virtual Primary Care will offer health services to customers anytime and anywhere they...
Kaiser study finds severe workforce shortages challenging HCBS providers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 12, 2021
A new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found home care and group home providers suffered significant workforce shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.