President Jimmy Carter is teaching the world that his end of life is just as important as how he lived his life.
HHS: Don’t pity UHG for cyberattack
By
Liza Berger
Mar 15, 2024
Even if you are a nonaffected bystander, it’s hard not to be drawn into the evolving and increasingly drama-filled story surrounding the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
Gait: The silent messenger of health
By
Tomer Shussman
Mar 14, 2024
Gait is the way that we walk, including the rhythm, speed and style of our steps. It’s a crucial aspect of mobility that is often overlooked. Home care leaders know firsthand the importance of understanding...
How home care companies can optimize operations
By
Lance A. Slatton
Mar 12, 2024
In recent years, the demand for home care services has surged, driven by an aging population and a growing preference for personalized healthcare solutions. Home care companies play a pivotal role in providing...
CMS hears you, hospice providers
By
Liza Berger
Mar 08, 2024
Rarely does the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services succeed in shocking us. The large bureaucracy, which is not exactly known for its nimbleness, managed to do so this week when it abruptly cancelled...
Addressing the public health toll of falls
By
Lisa Doggett, MD
Mar 07, 2024
Many people underestimate the risk of falls. By increasing awareness of falls and taking specific actions to prevent them, home healthcare providers can help elders avoid injuries, healthcare costs and...
Addressing the silent struggle: How to break the chains of senior isolation
By
Sherri Wolken
Mar 05, 2024
As we operate in a post-pandemic world, I think often of the song lyric, “one is the loneliest number.” For too long, we operated in an environment where social distance was the norm. Is it any wonder...
Dying with dignity: Jimmy Carter’s enduring lesson
By
Liza Berger
Mar 01, 2024
Today is the start of March. But it would not be right to say good-bye to February without mentioning a quite extraordinary happening (and I’m not talking about Leap Year). I’m referring to President...
How does the 80/20 rule affect home care?
By
Julio Barea
Feb 29, 2024
In working at CareTime, I’ve seen a legal landscape full of sea changes in the home care space. This rule, though, has a uniquely heavy impact on our industry, the people who receive care, and the caregivers...
What’s skills-based hiring and why is it trending in 2024?
By
Julie Rupenski
Feb 27, 2024
In today’s job market, employers who continue to hire for education, degrees, titles and experience before skills may be missing out on top talent. For that reason, “skills-based hiring”...