CMS provides guidelines for new web-administered CAHPS hospice surveys
By
Adam Healy
Oct 04, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently shared a set of guidelines for upcoming hospice quality assurance changes.
Regulators push cybercrime prevention tactics for healthcare providers
By
Adam Healy
Oct 04, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights recommended best practices to keep providers’ and patients’ data safe.
Video-based assessments boost care satisfaction among older veterans, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Oct 04, 2024
Geriatric assessments conducted virtually may be an effective tool to enhance home care for aging veterans, according to new research.
Home Care briefs for Monday, Oct. 7
By
Adam Healy
Oct 04, 2024
CMS unveils training course for quality reporting program changes … Therap Services introduces electronic visit verification for Michigan LTSS providers … NCOA donates $500K to organizations supporting...
Congress considers four bills to address home care workforce shortages
By
Adam Healy
Oct 03, 2024
Lawmakers recently introduced several new bipartisan bills that aim to bolster providers’ ability to recruit, train and retain direct care workers.
Gurwin takes Best of Show, 15 others win Gold in 2024 McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 03, 2024
More than a dozen outstanding long-term care technology programs and innovative teams were honored Thursday as Gold medalists at the 14th Annual McKnight’s Tech Awards ceremony.
Home care program changes spell closures, reduced access, NY home care association says
By
Adam Healy
Oct 03, 2024
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Monday that Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) will become the sole administrator of CDPAP.
Telehealth use rates in decline, analysis finds
By
Adam Healy
Oct 03, 2024
Although virtual care options have grown in popularity following the COVID-19 pandemic, patients’ use of telehealth has steadily declined.
Home Care briefs for Friday, Oct. 4
By
Adam Healy
Oct 03, 2024
Programs offer resources for caregivers dealing with insomnia, dementia … ACL awards Maryland $490K to boost caregiver workforce … Adult day services centers can reduce acute care resource spending,...
Falls an ‘enormous’ burden on seniors’ mental, financial wellbeing, studies find
By
Adam Healy
Oct 02, 2024
In addition to being the leading cause of injury death among US seniors, falls also take a heavy toll on their mental health and financial security.