Survey: Pandemic could increase demand for more in-home care
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 27, 2021
The pandemic may have shined a light on the need for more in-home care for seniors living alone.
Home Care briefs for Friday, May 21
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 21, 2021
Senators push to improve access to healthcare in rural areas … Former CDC director says doctors are the best advocates for COVID-19 vaccine … Anthem enables secure transfer of health information …...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, May 19
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 19, 2021
LHC Group expands in Tucson with hospice acquisition … OIG recommends Nashville hospice refund $7.3 million to CMS for noncompliance … AMA urges physicians to lobby Congress for telehealth expansion...
Home Care briefs for Monday, May 17
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 17, 2021
Survey: 88% of Americans want telehealth to continue … CareNiva launches new telehealth platform … Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) last week withdrew the state plan amendments to expand Medicaid,...
Home Care briefs for Friday, May 7
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 07, 2021
CMS raises Medicare payment to $750 for administering monoclonal antibodies to COVID-19 patients at home … SIEU launches ad blitz promoting union home care jobs under Biden plan … Michigan home...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, May 5
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 05, 2021
HHS designates $1B to improve COVID-19 response and increase vaccinations in rural communities … COVID-19 California voters want to prioritize aging services: survey … Forefront Health reports 60%...
Earn continuing education credits at McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 27, 2021
The McKnight’s Women of Distinction program will return for its third year this May 18 and 19.
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.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, May 12
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 12, 2021
Senators introduce SENIOR CARE Act allowing seniors with disabilities to continue working and receive Medicaid coverage … CMS to host webinar today on Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, May 11
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 11, 2021
OIG finds Suncoast Hospice owes Medicare $47.4M due to overpayments … Healthcare industry continues to shed jobs … Clover Health partners with Roundtrip to offer transportation to Medicare Advantage...