A poll released Monday illustrates the ongoing challenges healthcare providers face in keeping valuable clinical staff.
Home health utilization, spending increased in February, report finds
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 24, 2023
Home health utilization rose by 5.1% in February compared to the same month last year — outpacing the 3.9% increase for overall healthcare utilization
In-person contact crucial to older adults, two studies find
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 24, 2023
Two Harvard University studies last week support the benefits of face-to-face human interaction for older adults
Legislation expands access to APRNs in hospice
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 24, 2023
LeadingAge is hailing legislation that could potentially broaden access to care for older adults by removing barriers to care from advanced practice registered nurses (APRN).
Enhabit, Compassus receive respected CHAP certification
By
Foster Stubbs
Apr 24, 2023
Receiving certification from Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP) is no small task, given the accrediting organization’s rigorous standards. Until now, no home health or hospice provider...
Technology is changing the game for home care, providers say at Expo
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 21, 2023
Technology is a “tremendous game changer” that is helping home care agencies provide better care to patients, retain staff and collect data for payers.
CVS Health puts home at the forefront of healthcare in report
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 18, 2023
CVS Health laid out a roadmap for healthy aging that drives more care into the home.
HHS offers new tools to help providers fight cyber criminals
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 18, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services stepped in Monday to help healthcare providers fend off cybersecurity attacks
Home health to remain top draw for PE investors, consultants predict
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 14, 2023
Home health should continue to remain a magnet for private equity (PE) investment this year, KPMG healthcare and life sciences consultants said Thursday during a press roundtable.
Home health, hospice agencies victims in CommonSpirit Health cyber attack
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 11, 2023
Three home health and hospice agencies were among 164 CommonSpirit Health facilities that were affected by a ransomware attack last October, according to a new report in HIPAA Journal.