Home care spending outpaces nursing home spending ‘by far’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 19, 2024
Spending on healthcare goods and services grew by 8.3% between May 2023 and May 2024, according to the latest monthly Health Sector Economics brief from Altarum, released Thursday.
5-year, $6 million grant will create national center to expand direct care workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 28, 2022
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living, which includes the Administration on Aging, has awarded a five-year grant totaling more than $6 million to establish...
Business briefs, Aug. 14
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 14, 2023
Nursing home, adult care costs made historic jump … Senior living occupancy continues to recover due to supply and demand … HHS’ $100 million in nursing program grants to have limited impact on LTC...
Federal government boosts support of HCBS, releases worker registry guidance
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 13, 2023
When the American Rescue Plan Act was passed in 2021, home- and community-based services were estimated to receive $12 billion. Now, $37 billion is now being used for HCBS across the country in all 50...