New CMS payment model could increase access to home care
A voluntary payment model announced Wednesday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could put home care within reach for more Medicare beneficiaries, the agency said.
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Home healthcare owner defrauds Medicaid of $1M, receives 5-year sentence
The owner and operator of an Atlanta-based home healthcare provider has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for defrauding the Medicaid program out of almost $1 million.
Bill supports end-of-life options
Legislation introduced Wednesday would provide federal support for public awareness campaigns, the development of core end-of-life quality measures and the expansion of access to advance care planning via telehealth.
Home care briefs for Friday, Dec. 4
Expansion of Medicare-covered telehealth could be limited to rural areas without Congress’ help … COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics show promising results in older adults … Invacare Chairman and CEO A. Malachi ‘Mal’ Mixon III is remembered as can-do entrepreneur … Viventium and Nevvon partnership to provide home care agencies with all-in-one human capital management solution
Study highlights ways caregivers can be more helpful in home settings
Family caregivers often struggle with medical and nursing tasks, a new study from the University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing has found. The investigation also revealed that home healthcare nurses and aides can play an increasingly helpful role here.
COVID-19 linked to ‘substantial cost increases’ in home care: survey
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to substantial cost increases for home care services, according to the results of Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, announced Wednesday.
AMN Healthcare launches minority-owned businesses initiative
AMN Healthcare has announced a Diverse Business Pledge for minority-owned businesses.
Home care briefs for Thursday, Dec. 3
Prospero Health increases access to home-based and virtual care for seniors … AmeriHealth Caritas CEO issues call for caregiver compensation and increased training … AdaptHealth to acquire Aerocare Holdings for $2B …North Carolina family caregivers receive coaching and support via new program
Home care sector voices support for CDC’s ACIP vaccine access prioritization
More than a half dozen home care-related organizations lauded draft federal regulations that would give home care workers priority in receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
24-hour work schedule draws fire from Manhattan home healthcare aides
Approximately 50 home healthcare aides picketed their union headquarters in Manhattan on Monday, demanding that their elected officials tell home health agencies to end mandatory 24-hour shifts. The protester claimed such lengthy work hours are abusive and damaging to families.
Missouri hospital to expand at-home care program to increase hospital bed availability
Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO, announced on Monday the expansion of its virtual program to care for select COVID-19 patients at home. Through the new initiative, healthcare workers will offer 24-hour remote, in-home care for patients with mild symptoms who may need low-flow rates of oxygen.
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 2
‘Gossip bots’ one day may serve as personal caregiver assistants for older adults with dementia … Partnership to increase availability and adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation via a virtual program … Removal of Medicare/Medicaid barriers for at-home beneficiaries fuel telehealth growth
As COVID-19 surges, CMS expands its Hospitals Without Walls program
With new cases of COVID-19 surging nationwide, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced the inclusion of six health systems to its Hospitals Without Walls program. The initiative was launched earlier this year to let hospitals treat COVID-19 patients at home.
State investigation cites lax employee training, policies
An Idaho Department of Health and Welfare audit of Boise-based A Caring Hand, conducted following a patient death, shows the agency lacked sufficient employee training policies and procedures.
Family caregivers for loved one with Alzheimer’s offered free relief
A new in-home respite program provides family caregivers access to free, short-term relief with the help of in-home care professionals. Created by the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance, the program provides 20 hours of in-home service to Eligible caregivers in the alliance’s 14-county area.
Home care briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 1
Smart home healthcare market to approach $100 billion by 2030 … Georgia students donate 92 bags of groceries to home healthcare service for Thanksgiving … Kudos to Medicare for protecting home oxygen patients during COVID-19 crisis, says Council for Quality Respiratory Care Chairman
More patients being discharged to home health settings: report
The percentage of patients discharged from short-term acute care hospitals to home health settings jumped 8% between May 2019 and May 2020, going from 11% in May 2019 to 19%, according to a report from the ATI Advisory.
Home care workers and patients deserve vaccination priority: American College of Physicians
Home care workers and patients should receive priority status for COVID-19 vaccinations, according to American College of Physician recommendations.
Home care briefs for Monday, Nov. 30
Remembering healthcare workers who made the ultimate sacrifice … Physical Rehabilitation Network acquires California’s Morgan Hill Physical Therapy … ComForCare names its 2020 Franchise of the Year … VNAs of Vermont leader encourages citizenry to celebrate Home Care and Hospice Month
Study shows home health care may benefit COVID-19 patients after hospital discharge
Most hospital-discharged COVID-19 patients may benefit from home healthcare, according to a study of 1,409 patients who were admitted to home healthcare settings after hospitalization.
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