Government funding of HCBS would give economic ‘boost,’ Moody’s report argues
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 23, 2021
An economic report from bond rating company Moody’s calls for increased government funding of home-and-community-based services.
DOL targets home care for wage, employment rule violations: attorney
By
Liza Berger
Sep 23, 2021
When it comes to labor and wage matters, home care agencies are in for a bumpy ride. The Department of Labor under President Biden is cracking down on home care and home health agencies that violate the...
Falls prevention in home health: How to make a difference for your business and patients
By
Jennifer Burks
Sep 23, 2021
September is National Falls Prevention Month and an excellent opportunity for home-based healthcare professionals to examine their current falls prevention programs.
Vaccine mandates affecting home health workers likely to spur more legal challenges
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 21, 2021
The federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate affecting home healthcare workers is likely to draw a number of legal challenges, especially when it comes to medical and religious exemptions.
As wheelchair-bound therapist, I understand value of PACE for seniors, family caregivers
By
Alyssa Armstrong
Sep 21, 2021
I have dedicated my career to giving people their independence back.
New insurance policy exclusions are putting home care agencies at risk
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting home care and home healthcare agencies at increased risk of liability from client lawsuits due to communicable disease exclusion clauses that insurance companies are adding...
Intermountain and SCL merger brings expanded home health to six states
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 20, 2021
The mega merger of Intermountain Healthcare and SCL Health could bring expanded home health services to patients in a half dozen western states.
Scholarship, started during pandemic, offers a way to say thank you to employees
By
Liza Berger
Sep 20, 2021
“Education is very important to us and we find it as a pathway to advancement,” said Matthew Istrin, business technology analyst for Libertana Home Health based in Los Angeles.
Smart home and medical alert systems help seniors stay protected and connected with caregivers from afar
By
Andy Droney
Sep 17, 2021
For caregivers who are unable to physically visit their patients or loved ones, smart home technology can be a unique solution as they allow caregivers to check in remotely and even help recognize when...
Home Care Association of NY asks other states to join its battle against sepsis
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 17, 2021
The Home Care Association of New York State is on a mission to help home care and home healthcare agencies nationwide prevent hospitalizations and deaths from sepsis.