State investigation cites lax employee training, policies
By
Joe Jancsurak
Dec 01, 2020
An Idaho Department of Health and Welfare audit of Boise-based A Caring Hand, conducted following a patient death, shows the agency lacked sufficient employee training policies and procedures.
A new way to receive home care items takes flight
By
John O'Connor
Sep 11, 2020
Imagine a scenario where needed medicine and supplies can be flown directly to patients’ homes. Actually, such deliveries soon might be routine.
President enacts extensions to MFP program, spousal impoverishment protections
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 04, 2021
Medicaid extender provisions in the 2020 year-end omnibus legislation signed Dec. 28 by President Trump included positive policy updates for the Money Follows the Person demonstration and spousal impoverishment...
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...
Medicare expansion becomes roadblock to reconciliation
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 05, 2021
The growth of Medicare is proving to be a major bone of contention among Democrats.
Home alone: For many, post-acute care never is delivered
By
John O'Connor
Sep 11, 2020
Home health services are expected to expand as more patients are sent directly home from hospitals. But what if the recommended post-acute care never occurs?
Study: At-home PMV may provide viable COVID-19 treatment
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 19, 2021
Offering prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) at home may be feasible and financially beneficial for some COVID-19 patients, according to a report in the February issue of JAMDA, the journal of AMDA...
Study: Considering older patients’ care preferences affects their care use
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 22, 2021
When patients’ preferences for care are not taken into account, they are less likely to seek home care use, and pursue doctor visits as well as specialty visits and outpatient surgeries, according to...
Coalition wins $10M grant to promote care economy
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 02, 2021
A coalition of groups advocating for home care workers scored a $10 million five-year grant to increase women’s equality by bolstering the care economy.
Should home healthcare be a new focus for Medicare Advantage?
By
Jeff Fox
Apr 20, 2021
Home-based services are not a common, or even widely accepted, part of most Medicare Advantage plans. However, there have been some signs that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have begun...