Association head to home and hospice providers: Stay vigilant on compliance as demand increases
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 07, 2021
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) warned members Thursday to remain on top of laws and regulations as more care moves into homes.
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.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, May 5
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 05, 2021
HHS designates $1B to improve COVID-19 response and increase vaccinations in rural communities … COVID-19 California voters want to prioritize aging services: survey … Forefront Health reports 60%...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, May 4
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 04, 2021
The Pennant Group acquires Texas home care provider … West Virginia home care workers rally for American Jobs Plan … Physicians say telehealth expansion depends on reimbursement
Bipartisan group of senators reintroduces HEAT Act
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 27, 2021
Newly reintroduced legislation would provide Medicare reimbursement for audio and video telehealth visits provided by home health agencies during the ongoing pandemic and future public health emergencies.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, April 27
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 27, 2021
Encompass agrees to buy Frontier Home Health and Hospice … Study finds COVID-19 isn’t usually the sole cause of home health deaths … Deutsche Bank issues buy rating on LHC Group … American...
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 Wednesday, April 21
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 21, 2021
Howard County, PA, physician pays $600K fine for Medicare fraud … Tech company partners with hospitals to provide secure telehealth … Health systems embrace virtual streaming … Traditions Health...
Geriatrician calls for move to value-based care model for home care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 19, 2021
Medicare and private insurers must quickly transition to a value-based-care payment model to meet the needs of an aging population, the head of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Virginia (UVA) told...
Home Care briefs for Monday, April 19
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 19, 2021
Telehealth could threaten small, primary care practices … FCC opens application process for telehealth … Center for Medicare Advocacy: home healthcare coverage falling short