Massachusetts home care company pays $1.25M for alleged Medicaid fraud
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 30, 2021
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey disclosed earlier this month that her office has reached a $1.25 million settlement with Lawrence, MA-based Lifod Home Health Care LLC and its owner, Kariuki...
Home Care briefs for Monday, March 8
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 08, 2021
Senate passes $1.9T stimulus package … Homebound seniors left behind as Florida expands vaccinations … Iraq War veteran continues serving community as a home care business owner … People with...
At-home care emerges as new approach to handle oxygen therapy for COVID-19 patients
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 15, 2021
More health systems are turning to oxygen in the home to help patients with COVID-19, according to a news report.
Massachusetts AG reaches $10M settlement with home healthcare provider
By
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 briefs for Monday, March 1
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 01, 2021
Survey: Vaccine mistrust among family caregivers puts vulnerable seniors at risk … Biden administration secures supply of new COVID-19 therapeutic treatment … Study: PCP continuity may reduce...
Security breach affects home health clients
By
Joe Jancsurak
Oct 22, 2020
OSF HealthCare Systems has mailed letters to its patients advising them of a security breach at one of its vendors.
Adopt RAP changes for 2021, but don’t rush the OASIS, experts stress
By
Joe Jancsurak
Nov 20, 2020
Home health agencies struggling with cash flow shortages after Medicare reduced its upfront payment to 20% this year could see increased financial problems in 2021 when the upfront payment is eliminated.
Home care company to pay $3.1 million to resolve false claims allegations
By
Joe Jancsurak
Oct 20, 2020
Altranais Home Care, Lowell, MA, and its owners, Constant Ogutt and Shakira Lubega, will pay $3.1 million to resolve allegations that they knowingly, or with reckless disregard of billing requirements,...
United Healthcare, Cigna broaden Medicare Advantage Plans while highlighting telehealth
By
Joe Jancsurak
Oct 13, 2020
United Healthcare announced plans to roll out Medicare Advantage plans in 300 additional U.S. counties, whereas Cigna announced that it will expand to five new states in 2021.
Virginia lawmakers pass bill giving home care workers sick leave
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 02, 2021
Virginia lawmakers voted 54-44 on Friday to approve a bill for providing home care workers with paid sick leave, which had been a divisive issue even among Democrats who control the Senate in the state.