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.
Hospital-at-home company Inbound Health receives $30M cash infusion
By
Liza Berger
Sep 21, 2023
A startup company in the hospital-at-home space on Wednesday disclosed receipt of a $30 million cash infusion.
McKnight’s names winners of 13th annual McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Liza Berger
Sep 21, 2023
Firms representing personal care, home health, hospice and palliative care took home top honors Wednesday in the Home Care track of the 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards competition.
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…
Senators side with home health field about access issues, problems related to funding cuts
By
Liza Berger
Sep 20, 2023
Senators from both sides of the aisle expressed concerns about shrinking access to home health services across the United States.
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.
Senators give nod to hospital-at-home, ACOs at home health hearing
By
Liza Berger
Sep 20, 2023
Hospital-at-home, ACOs and telehealth received boosts Tuesday during the Senate Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on Health Care hearing.
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 providers to make case against further Medicare reductions at Senate hearing Tuesday
By
Liza Berger
Sep 19, 2023
Mary Lanning Healthcare’ director has a handful of stats to support the negative impact of Medicare home health reimbursement cuts.
McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit kicks off Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. ET
Sep 19, 2023
The 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit will kick off Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10:30 a.m. ET. The annual event will include three webinars and the announcement of the winners of the McKnight’s Excellence…
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.
CMS cites majority of inspected home health agencies in Iowa with violations
By
Adam Healy
Sep 18, 2023
Of the 15 home health agencies inspected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services so far this year, 14 have been cited for violations.
Home Care briefs for Monday, Sept. 18
By
Adam Healy
Sep 18, 2023
Healthcare expert offers recommendations for AHEAD Model participants … CMS releases report on Pennsylvania Rural Health Model, which informed AHEAD Model … 1 in 4 older adults has…
Medicare saved nearly $1.4B under original HHVBP model, final report finds
By
Adam Healy
Sep 15, 2023
The seventh and final summative report on the HHVBP demonstration model revealed both positive and negative outcomes.
PHI: Home care workforce is expected to be fastest-growing profession between 2021 and 2031
By
Adam Healy
Sep 15, 2023
The home care industry is expected to add nearly 1 million jobs by 2031, relieving some of the well-known strains home care employees face.
