Home healthcare in a fight for workers — and losing, executive says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 15, 2021
Amazon and Burger King are beating out the home healthcare industry when it comes to recruiting workers, an executive from a healthcare solutions talent management firm told McKnight’s Home Care Daily.
Biden plan may help mitigate worker shortage for home care providers
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 13, 2021
Home care providers are hopeful a recent move by President Biden could open up the pipeline for available care workers.
Addus HomeCare teams up with software developer to connect continuum of care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 23, 2021
Two Texas firms are partnering to provide patients a seamless transition from home care to hospice
Legal challenges sow confusion on COVID-19 vaccine mandates
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 16, 2021
Legal challenges are adding to the complexity surrounding state and federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for home care and home healthcare agencies.
Amedisys delivers solid second quarter despite COVID-19 headwinds
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 05, 2021
Amedisys reported a solid second quarter late Wednesday, despite continued disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic and sluggishness in its hospice business.
Texas-based Choice Health at Home extends its reach in Texas and Oklahoma
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 07, 2021
Tyler, TX-based Choice Health at Home is expanding across the Lone Star State and Oklahoma.
Senior Helpers franchise now offers free caregiver training for community, staff
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 01, 2021
A Senior Helpers franchise is opening a state-of-the-art training center in Mesa, AZ, to better prepare the local community of caregivers and its own staff for the rigors of in-home care.
Addus turns in solid second quarter, beats Wall Street expectations
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 03, 2021
Higher demand in the spring helped Addus HomeCare Corporation report a stellar second quarter.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 28
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 28, 2021
Former Amedisys exec joins hospice medical equipment company … Wearable device maker Nemaura inks deal with MySugarWatch Duo Packs … Telehealth widened eye care disparity during pandemic …...
LHC Group offers bullish outlook on home care based on new policies, legislation in Washington
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 07, 2021
National home care and hospice provider LHC Group sees nothing but tailwinds ahead, despite ongoing uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic.