Continuing telehealth flexibilities is worth the cost, researchers say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
While continuing telehealth flexibilities may bring additional costs for providers and taxpayers, the benefits are worth the price, researchers said.
How new long-term care models and tech can cut into billions spent on rehospitalizations
By
Josh Henreckson
Apr 17, 2024
Nursing homes are on the frontier of new care models and technology solutions that have the potential to save billions of dollars in healthcare costs.
Coverage for Medicare’s e-visits still available, though few patients use service
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 16, 2024
E-visits, which drew expanded coverage during the pandemic still are available but not used often, a new study shows.
Pressing questions about rural telehealth access and investments put innovation in danger
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 23, 2024
Questions remain about how much providers will be able to rely on telehealth, remote monitoring and other technologies to come in the years ahead — and whether the government will make the needed legal,...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 6
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 05, 2021
LeadingAge releases booster shot toolkit for home care settings … HHS: Vaccinations linked to 39,000 fewer deaths among seniors … Boost Home Healthcare names brand president … Carbon Health purchases...
Home Care briefs for Friday, Oct. 1
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 01, 2021
Telehealth benefits from $1 billion in healthcare funding from American Rescue Plan …Wearables effective in detecting colds and flu … COVID-19 deaths twice as high in rural America … WellSky...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 29
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 29, 2021
Sens. Casey, Collins introduce Guardianship Accountability Act to protect seniors, people with disabilities from abusive guardians… Monitoring blood pressure at home more acceptable for adults …...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 28
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 28, 2021
Former Amedisys exec joins hospice medical equipment company … Wearable device maker Nemaura inks deal with MySugarWatch Duo Packs … Telehealth widened eye care disparity during pandemic …...
California PACE bill in peril
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 23, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) may veto a bill passed by the California state Legislature that would make permanent flexibilities for Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
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.