HCBS funding may be pared back to $190 billion in budget plan … One in 4 U.S. firms have instituted vaccine mandates … Breast cancer patients and caregivers benefit from new in-home program … Merck...
Encompass reports solid second quarter, ups guidance remainder of 2021
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Diane Eastabrook
Jul 28, 2021
A strong second quarter for Encompass Health prompted the provider of integrated healthcare and home-based patient care to boost guidance for the remainder of 2021.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, April 13
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 13, 2021
Former CMS Administrator Seema Verma joins board of at-home renal care firm … Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to solicit ideas to increase vaccine confidence among long-term care...
Telehealth to explode over next few years, according to global study
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Diane Eastabrook
Aug 10, 2021
Telehealth consultations will increase 80% globally by 2025 and more than half of consults in North America will be virtual, according to a new study by technology research firm Juniper Research.
Home Care briefs for Monday, August 2
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 02, 2021
Provider Relief Fund may not be used to pay for infrastructure package after all … ]New Jersey care unions say yes to vaccines, but no to mandates … Racial and ethnic disparities continue over...
HomeCare.com CEO predicts rapid change ahead for home care industry
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Diane Eastabrook
Jun 15, 2021
Caregivers are in the driver’s seat and will be for years to come. That’s the message from HomeCare.com CEO Todd Walrath.
Vaccine mandate brings relief to home care agencies but raises questions
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 13, 2021
President Biden’s vaccine mandate for workers at healthcare agencies receiving Medicare and Medicaid was the kind of good news Louisiana home care agencies needed.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, July 22
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 22, 2021
Help at Home acquires Community Care Systems … Digital health technologies may hold the key to Parkinson’s treatments … Wearable devices help the blind avoid collisions and falls … New COVID-19...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, June 22
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 22, 2021
Encompass Health names CEO of Home Health and Hospice business … National HealthCare acquires Caris Healthcare … Pennant Group lands First Call … VNA Home Health Services collaborating with SmartHeart...
Worldwide dialysis leader introduces cloud-based technology to help move care from clinics to home
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 19, 2021
Fresenius Medical Care, a global leader in dialysis treatment, has taken another step in moving dialysis from clinical settings to the home.