California advances bill to improve Medicaid rates for private duty nursing services
By
Adam Healy
May 07, 2024
A bill that would create a new funding pathway for continuous home-based skilled nursing care has gained traction in the California Legislature.
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum to feature 2 educational sessions May 14
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
Ten McKnight’s Women of Distinction will share pearls of wisdom and answer questions next week during two educational sessions as part of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum and Awards.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, May 7
By
Adam Healy
May 07, 2024
Study addresses unwinding’s impact on Medicaid undercount … CMS mailing restrictions hurt cancer patients in rural America, commentary argues … United Health Foundation grants The...
Esmerelda Lee emigrated from South Africa during apartheid, planning to study medicine in the United States. What she may not have expected was that her model of steadfast leadership and commitment to...
In anticipation of upcoming rule, home health providers look to lawmakers’ efforts to stop Medicare...
By
Adam Healy
May 06, 2024
The support of key leaders in Washington is buoying home health providers’ hopes for more moderate future rulemaking.
Caregiver shortages present growing impediment to home care firms’ growth, survey finds
By
Adam Healy
May 06, 2024
Many home care providers struggle to recruit and retain workers, and for many, it’s the biggest obstacle to growth.
VA extends health coverage to family caregivers of patients who served
By
Adam Healy
May 06, 2024
Family members and caregivers of veterans soon will have more options to receive care through CHAMPVA.
Home Care briefs for Monday, May 6
By
Adam Healy
May 06, 2024
Hospital-at-home proponents argue for extension of waiver … South Carolina US attorney forms multiagency healthcare fraud task force … Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compassus finalize hospice...
Advance directive planning software aims to reduce ambiguity in care decisions
By
Foster Stubbs
May 06, 2024
Advance directives, also known as living wills, are a major part of the medical decision-making process easier said Dr. Ferdinando Mirarchi.