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...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, June 29
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 29, 2021
Arosa acquires Family Staffing Solutions … AccentCare partners with Swift Medical on wound care … HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra supports possible telehealth expansion … OIG recommends Oregon hospice...
Vesta Healthcare to expand telehealth footprint with latest capital infusion
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 08, 2021
Telehealth provider Vesta Healthcare has raised $65 million in capital to help it expand in other states, increase program offerings and develop partnerships with home care agencies over the next few months.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, May 12
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 12, 2021
Senators introduce SENIOR CARE Act allowing seniors with disabilities to continue working and receive Medicaid coverage … CMS to host webinar today on Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment...
Home Care briefs for Friday, April 23
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 23, 2021
Public health emergency extended … HCA Healthcare, which purchased majority stake in Brookdale’s home health business, reports strong Q1 … BrightSpring Health Services lands Abode Healthcare...
Home Care briefs for Monday, April 12
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 12, 2021
VP Kamala Harris speaks at weekend care summit … Former director of CMS Innovation Center launches new healthcare company … Moving Health Home coalition expanding with seven additional organizations...
California PACE bill in peril
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 23, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) may veto a bill passed by the California state Legislature that would make permanent flexibilities for Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
Cosan Group capitalizes on in-home patient monitoring trend
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 14, 2021
The pandemic is driving more care into the home and forcing homebound patients to become more adept at using technology.
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.
Rainbow Health launches new tool to help deliver care to patients at home
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 24, 2021
Houston, TX-based Rainbow Health has launched a new solution aimed at simplifying the clinical logistics for home healthcare.