CareFinders may be pursuing major private-equity deal
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 10, 2021
CareFindersTotal Care, a home care company headquartered in Hasbrouck, NJ, is looking for a growth investment deal, according to a PE Hub news report.
When it comes to vaccines, many family caregivers feel forgotten
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Joe Jancsurak
Mar 09, 2021
While paid home caregivers have been prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine, family caregivers — many of whom are too young to qualify so far — have not. That puts them in a difficult position of having...
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.
Virginia lawmakers pass bill giving home care workers sick leave
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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.
New York home care providers say not so fast on legislation that would raise workers’ wages
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Joe Jancsurak
Mar 22, 2021
New state Senate legislation that would raise home care workers’ wages does not provide sufficient funding for employers to cover that increase, the Home Care Association of New York told McKnight’s...
Two large health plans forge unique agreements with firms in home care space
By
Joe Jancsurak
Liza Berger
Mar 05, 2021
Two major health plans this week disclosed partnerships to provide more services to patients at home. Ready, an on-demand healthcare service, said Wednesday that it now offers at-home healthcare services...