Provider groups optimistic about retooled HCBS bill
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 27, 2023
Provider groups are cautiously optimistic that Congress this year will pass a newly introduced Better Care Better Jobs Act that would expand home- and community-based services.
Impending onset of Medicare home health clawback payments gnaws at providers
By
Liza Berger
Jan 27, 2023
Home health providers have been laser-focused in recent months on the permanent Patient-Driven Groupings Model payment cut — 3.925% — which went into effect on Jan. 1
Risk can result in big gains for home health agencies, providers say
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 26, 2023
Home healthcare can potentially reap substantial financial rewards as managed care plans look to providers to take on more risk.
Healthcare is top target of data breaches for third year in a row
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 26, 2023
The healthcare industry remains the top target of computer hackers, according to a new report by the Identity Theft Research Center.
HCBS funding is back on Biden’s radar, NAHC president says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 24, 2023
The Biden administration’s plan to funnel billions of dollars into home- and community-based services could be back on the front burner again. National Home Care & Hospice President and CEO William Dombi...
Minneapolis home care provider ordered to pay $1.6M
By
Liza Berger
Jan 24, 2023
The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota in Minneapolis recently ordered a Minneapolis private in-home care provider to pay $1.6 million in back wages and damages in connection with unpaid...
Top 200 Franchises list features eight home care agencies
By
Liza Berger
Jan 24, 2023
Eight home care agencies landed on Franchise Business Review’s 2023 Top 200 Franchises list, which recognizes the best franchise opportunities based on owner satisfaction. The firms on this year’s...
Staffing will drive home care, hospice deals in 2023, M and A expert predicts
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 23, 2023
Staffing will be the focus in home care and hospice deals this year, according to Mertz Taggart Managing Partner Cory Mertz.
Report paints grim 2023 profit outlook for home care providers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 23, 2023
The U.S. healthcare industry faces stiff economic headwinds this year that will challenge the profitability of providers, according to a report by business consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
Proposed ban could hurt providers that use noncompetes, legal experts say
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 20, 2023
A proposed ban on noncompete contracts and clauses by the Federal Trade Commission could become a huge headache for home care and hospice providers who use them.