Creators of augmented reality software should keep seniors in mind: study
By
Liza Berger
Jul 12, 2021
Augmented reality (AR) — think the Pokemon Go game — may have many benefits for older adults living at home. But designers, for the most part, are not developing the software with this age group in...
Webinar to tackle claims management as way to protect home care revenue
Jul 12, 2021
Claims management may not be the first idea to come to mind in terms of a critical investment for home care, but it may be a key answer to flagging revenues.
A new sheriff in town, to home care’s dismay
By
Liza Berger
Sep 24, 2021
In terms of pay and employment issues, the current president has not exactly been a friend of the program.
It’s almost here! ‘McKnight’s’ Women of Distinction awards two weeks away
By
Liza Berger
May 05, 2021
McKnight’s Home Care’s sister brands will honor 52 women in senior living and long-term care on May 18 during its third annual Women of Distinction program. The following day, three free panel...
Meet Mary Knapp, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Liza Berger
Jul 02, 2020
Mary Knapp, director of health services, Foulkeways at Gwynedd, Gwynedd, PA, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Proud of an innovation? Submit an entry in ‘McKnight’s’ Tech Awards
By
Liza Berger
May 07, 2021
McKnight’s Home Care is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The deadline is May 25. There is no cost to enter.
CMS may announce cuts to Medicare Part B therapy services soon: NASL executive director
By
Liza Berger
Nov 24, 2020
There may be more awaiting long-term care providers this week than meals of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may release its final rule regarding cuts...
Care economy totals $648B, with seniors at home helping to drive growth, report finds
By
Liza Berger
Jul 15, 2021
The size of the care economy is bigger than the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, and larger than the U.S. hotel, car manufacturing and social networking industries combined.
Encompass may spin off home health division, analyst predicts
By
Liza Berger
Jun 30, 2021
Home health giant Encompass Health Corp. may be on its way to a spin-off of its home health and hospice division. That is according to Jeffries analyst Brian Tanquilut.
Congressional council recommends financial, workplace security for family caregivers
By
Liza Berger
Sep 27, 2021
As Congress continues to debate the size and scope of a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that may include funding for the care economy, a congressional council last week released recommendations to...