Medicaid expansion filled unmet needs for home health, other long-term care: JAMA
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2020
Broader Medicaid eligibility was associated with a significant increase in the use of long-term care — both institutional and at-home services — according to a study in JAMA Network Open.
Bayada spared in apparent ransomware attack on partner Universal Health Services
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 29, 2020
Home health care provider Bayada has felt no impact from a major computer outage affecting Universal Health Services, a shutdown being widely attributed to a ransomware attack.
As private insurers pull back, this huge state says it will continue to fund telehealth visits equal...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 29, 2020
State-regulated health plans in Texas will continue to reimburse for telehealth services at the same rate as in-person care through the end of the year, but major insurers are prepared to reduce coverage...
Home health workers now account for one-third of malpractice claims against nurses
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 28, 2020
More than 20% of malpractice claims involving nurses over the past five years were brought against home healthcare workers.
Report: Supply of home health aides increases in 5 states, but patient transitions, hospitalizations...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 28, 2020
Five states have grown their supply of home health aides by 20% or more, with most of the nation holding steady even as demand increases, according to the 2020 Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard.