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New York association: Number of unvaccinated home care workers likely higher than estimated
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 13, 2021
The Home Care Association of New York State said a New York Times report underestimated the number of home care workers who missed last Thursday’s state COVID-19 vaccination deadline.
Home health agencies raising PT wages as staffing falls
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 13, 2021
The staffing crisis is bearing down on the physical therapy industry, and employers are paying the price.
Addus Home Care joins vaccination reward program
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 13, 2021
A partnership between Addus Home Care and the National Minority Health Association could result in thousands more COVID-19 shots in the arms of residents living in medically underserved communities.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 13
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 13, 2021
Help at Home closes on two acquisitions … Study finds anxiety and depression soared during pandemic … Fabric could become the next form of wearable technology … LifeBio gets NIH grant to focus...
Providers applaud new Choose Home Care Act legislation in House
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 11, 2021
Home care and senior service organizations cheered the introduction of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives Friday that expands access to in-home care.
Peer-to-Peer: Libertana closes the staffing gap with education and technology
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 11, 2021
In the midst of an ongoing pandemic, Libertana took a moment to celebrate last month.
Healthcare industry disappoints in latest jobs report
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 11, 2021
Despite red-hot demand for workers, the healthcare industry shed 18,000 jobs in September, according to the latest employment survey
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 12
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 11, 2021
LeadingAge to Congress: Don’t renege on senior housing … Humana expands MA plans to rural North Carolina communities … President renews call for vaccine mandate for large employers … Partnership...
Nurturing our nurses: How fostering the right culture begets the best care
By
Diane Psaras
Oct 11, 2021
To ensure we’re not only fostering, but truly living and breathing a people-first ethos, we developed the VITAS Difference — a program that demonstrates and celebrates how each and every team member...
