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.
InnovAge investment in Jetdoc will create unique PACE app for clients and caregivers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 05, 2021
InnovAge, a national leader of Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), is expanding further into telehealth.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, July 27
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 27, 2021
VA now requires its healthcare workers to be vaccinated … Fauci says the U.S. is “going in the wrong direction” with COVID-19 … COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas reach highest level since...
Pandemic has revealed ‘what’s possible’ in home care, OSU Wexner Medical Center leader says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 26, 2021
When The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) opened in 1834, physicians traveled to patients’ homes via horse and buggy to make house calls.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, July 20
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 20, 2021
Telehealth expansion winding down in some states … COVID-19 spreading in all 50 states … Pennsylvania officials consider incentives for care workers … Ozark Healthcare offers private vaccinations...
Home Care briefs for Friday, July 16
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 16, 2021
AMA president calls for continued telehealth expansion … Community health workers identify health-related social needs of patients … Vital Healthcare opens new in-patient hospice
PACE in a sweet spot for growth but faces policy challenges, program leaders say
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 15, 2021
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) are enjoying a moment in the limelight, as the Biden Administration and congressional Democrats push to expand home-and-community-based services.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, July 15
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 15, 2021
Physician fee schedule proposed rule includes expanded telehealth provisions … COVID-19 vaccine developers say boosters are necessary … Study finds improving transitional care improves patient outcomes...