CVS Health launches voice-activated medical alert system
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Joe Jancsurak
Jan 15, 2021
CVS Health has launched a new medical alert system designed to “help give caregivers peace of mind as they monitor a loved one’s safety and well-being through a connected health approach,” said Adam...
Decades old LTC policies hold $800B in benefit value: report
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Joe Jancsurak
Jan 14, 2021
The time is right for state policymakers to adopt policy and regulatory approaches to support the retention of benefit value in long-term care insurance policies. Doing so would help protect the financial...
One-third of seniors may buy tech to support coordinated care delivery: report
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Joe Jancsurak
Jan 12, 2021
Almost 33% of adults aged 65 or more years are considering purchasing cloud-based technology that supports coordinated care delivery, according to a new report from Parks Associates, “COVID-19: Impact...
Home health employers may not need to compensate workers for travel time, extended shifts in some cases:...
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Joe Jancsurak
Jan 08, 2021
Home care workers may not need to be compensated for some travel time or time they spend in clients’ homes under certain conditions, according to opinion letters issued Dec. 31 by the Department of Labor.
DOL clarifies independent contractor status
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Joe Jancsurak
Jan 07, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a final rule meant to clarify the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Home care provider submitted $76K in fraudulent Medicaid claims, state says
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Joe Jancsurak
Jan 04, 2021
A home care services provider in Mandan, ND, allegedly submitted $76,000 worth of fraudulent Medicaid claims for an impossible amount of hours worked in a single day, according to an affidavit filed by...
Bipartisan legislation expected to provide $10 million to support family caregivers
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Joe Jancsurak
Dec 22, 2020
The Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act is headed to the president’s desk following unanimous passage by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Massachusetts AG reaches $10M settlement with home healthcare provider
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Joe Jancsurak
Dec 21, 2020
The office of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has reached a $10 million settlement with CEO George Kiongera and his firm, Lawrence, MA-based Maestro-Connections Health Systems, which allegedly...
Home care hoping to receive portion of latest federal relief payout
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Joe Jancsurak
Dec 18, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services’ disclosed on Tuesday that it is increasing Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding by $4.5 billion to $24.5 billion. This served as welcome news to many healthcare...
10 defendants arrested in connection with Brooklyn home health fraud scheme
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Joe Jancsurak
Dec 18, 2020
Ten defendants were arrested on Wednesday and will appear in Manhattan federal court for their roles in an alleged scheme “to swindle the managed healthcare system by billing for no-show cases,” said...