Tech alliance aims to improve care transitions for family caregivers
By
Foster Stubbs
Mar 18, 2024
Transitioning to care at home after a hospital visit can be a difficult experience — for patients and family caregivers. Fortunately, a collaboration between electronic health record (EHR) provider...
House committee hearing ‘setting the stage’ for home care support, policy expert says
By
Adam Healy
Mar 18, 2024
A House Ways and Means Committee hearing last week reinforced congressional support for home care, stakeholders said.
MedPAC offers measured support for hospital-at-home as waiver future remains uncertain
By
Adam Healy
Mar 18, 2024
More evidence may be necessary to judge whether the AHCaH waiver should remain a permanent fixture, MedPAC said.
Dual eligibles, PACE expansion bill draws bipartisan support, industry endorsements
By
Adam Healy
Mar 18, 2024
Senators introduced legislation that would improve care coordination for dual-eligible beneficiaries and expand PACE.
Home Care briefs for Monday, March 18
By
Adam Healy
Mar 18, 2024
MedPAC officially recommends that Congress cut Medicare home health payment rates by 7%, eliminate hospice update in 2025 … Father, son sentenced to prison in $21 million Medicare DME fraud scheme...
Aveanna shows ‘signs of recovery’ as workforce, payer initiatives take effect in Q4
By
Adam Healy
Mar 15, 2024
While home health and hospice firm Aveanna posted a loss in the fourth quarter of 2023 and entire year, it is revealing signs of a turnaround.
Personal care workers received most Medicaid fraud convictions in 2023: OIG
By
Adam Healy
Mar 15, 2024
More personal care workers were convicted for Medicaid fraud than any other provider type last year, according to the Office of Inspector General.
Home care leaders predict HCBS funds unlikely, 80/20 rule coming soon
By
Adam Healy
Mar 15, 2024
President Biden’s budget may be just a wish list, as Medicaid HCBS providers are unlikely to receive the appropriated $150 billion.
Home Care briefs for Friday, March 15
By
Adam Healy
Mar 15, 2024
North Carolina home healthcare agency, owner to pay $600,000 to resolve False Claims Act allegations … Congressmen introduce Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 to permanently extend telehealth...
Private equity sets sights on home care, hospice, new report finds
By
Adam Healy
Mar 14, 2024
The home care segment increasingly has become an attractive target for private equity buyers, particularly personal care and hospice.