MA, HCBS fraud among top spending oversight priorities, OIG says in hearing
By
Adam Healy
Apr 19, 2024
HHS-OIG promised to crack down on reckless spending and fraud within MA and home- and community-based services programs.
Home Care briefs for Friday, April 19
By
Adam Healy
Apr 19, 2024
LeadingAge unveils new strategic plan … Elara Caring partners with Constant Therapy to deliver AI-driven, speech-language and cognitive therapy at scale … Traditions Health promotes Angela...
The evolution of scheduling: How tech optimizes home-based care
By
David Von Tress
Apr 18, 2024
Home healthcare has undergone a surge in demand over the past few years, and it’s expected to continue. That means agencies and clinicians must be prepared with the right tools and technologies...
Remote access technologies expose home care firms to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, experts say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 18, 2024
To make sure data does not fall into the wrong hands, providers need to stay current on the latest cybersecurity practices.
Two massive managed care plans merge, shifting Medicaid home care market landscape in New York
By
Adam Healy
Apr 18, 2024
An acquisition one of New York’s largest managed long-term care plans will give the insurers almost 40% of the Medicaid home care market share in the state.
Outset Medical, US Renal Care partner to expand home dialysis opportunities
By
Adam Healy
Apr 18, 2024
Outset Medical deepened its partnership with US Renal Care on Wednesday to make home dialysis more accessible.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, April 18
By
Adam Healy
Apr 18, 2024
Connecticut Appropriations Committee rejects home care provider registry — a home care win, HCAOA says … VillageMD research: Regular primary care visits reduce hospitalizations among high-risk...
In hearing, senators split down party lines on how to best support home care, other long-term care, workers
By
Adam Healy
Apr 17, 2024
Calls for greater support for direct care workers have reached lawmakers’ ears, but a hearing revealed a partisan split.
UnitedHealth Group posts $1.2B loss related to Change Healthcare cyberattacks
By
Adam Healy
Apr 17, 2024
As Change Healthcare reels from ongoing cybersecurity breaches, UnitedHealth Group executives reassured stakeholders.
Growing share of American women in favor of improving home care resources
By
Adam Healy
Apr 17, 2024
American women increasingly like the idea of government programs to provide long-term home care services, according to a new report.