OMB mulling plan to decouple Medicare Part A from Social Security
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John O'Connor
Sep 17, 2020
The government’s Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a proposal that would let beneficiaries decouple federal benefits that are conjoined.
Home alone: For many, post-acute care never is delivered
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John O'Connor
Sep 11, 2020
Home health services are expected to expand as more patients are sent directly home from hospitals. But what if the recommended post-acute care never occurs?
SEIU settles lawsuit over dues-deduction practices
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John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2020
The Service Employees International Union has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over dues deduction practices that affect home care workers.
Kindred at Home discriminated against a disabled employee: EEOC lawsuit
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John O'Connor
Sep 25, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Kindred at Home’s parent company, alleging disability discrimination and retaliation against a worker.
In-home chemo infusion poses numerous health risks, groups insist
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John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2020
Although many healthcare professionals see a bright future for telehealth and expanded care in home care settings, oncology groups are drawing the line at chemotherapy infusions.
A simple goal: Make work less grueling for home health aides
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John O'Connor
Sep 14, 2020
The work performed by home health aides can be exhausting and overwhelming. Cornell University researchers hope to provide relief in both areas.
Two ways home care can address racial inequality?
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John O'Connor
Sep 11, 2020
George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis and the resulting national uprisings have raised awareness of racial inequality in America. A Health Affairs blog appearing Thursday suggests two ways home care operators...
Here’s the news: There’s no place like home
By
John O'Connor
Sep 09, 2020
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