In wake of encouraging Senate hearing, advocates keep pressure on Capitol Hill
By
Adam Healy
Sep 21, 2023
Home healthcare leaders expressed optimism that their advocacy could make a meaningful impact in the fight against proposed rate cuts.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, Sept. 21
By
Adam Healy
Sep 21, 2023
Hospice organizations meet with Biden administration representative about Special Focus Program concerns … Home care providers not keen on Connecticut’s upcoming minimum wage increase to...
HCAOA names Jason Lee as new CEO
By
Adam Healy
Sep 20, 2023
The Home Care Association of America disclosed today that Jason Lee, JD, will serve as its next chief executive officer. Lee will take the reins from Vicki Hoak who has held the position since November...
Peer-to-Peer: New CEO of AccentCare describes patient-focused approach
By
Adam Healy
Sep 20, 2023
AccentCare disclosed last Thursday the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Laura Tortorella, who will take the reins on Oct. 2.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 20
By
Adam Healy
Sep 20, 2023
Always Best Care opening fourth location in Illinois … More Medicare FFS beneficiaries switching to MA, new study finds … Interwell Health, kidney management firm, names new CFO
Help at Home ceases operations in Alabama, laying off almost 800 workers
By
Adam Healy
Sep 19, 2023
Help at Home is pulling out of Alabama, as the state’s failure to expand Medicaid eligibility has made it too difficult to continue operations.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 19
By
Adam Healy
Sep 19, 2023
Assisting Hands Home Care opens new Florida location … DocGo names new CEO … MedSitter, a virtual patient observation solution, rebrands as Collette Health … Florida Atlantic University receives...
New CMS final rule simplifies MSP enrollment for older adults, people with disabilities
By
Adam Healy
Sep 18, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule Monday that will make it easier and more affordable for people to enroll in Medicare Savings Programs.
Peer-to-Peer: Mass General Brigham strengthens hospital-at-home efforts despite expiring waiver
By
Adam Healy
Sep 18, 2023
Heather O’Sullivan, president of Mass General Brigham Home Hospital, talked to McKnight’s Home Care Daily Pulse about the Home Hospital’s success.
AccentCare appoints new CEO; predecessor recounts firm’s growth
By
Adam Healy
Sep 18, 2023
Dallas-headquartered post-acute care provider AccentCare disclosed last week that Laura Tortorella will take over as chief executive officer next month.