Setting your home care recruitment apart in a sea of sameness
By
Adam Andrew Chambers
Nov 09, 2023
The home care recruitment landscape is a complex and ever-changing one. With the aging population and the growing demand for your services, the need for qualified caregivers is greater than ever before....
The lord of home care: One employee to rule them all
By
Liza Berger
Oct 27, 2023
We have officially entered the Age of the Employee. That became clear to me on Wednesday when the CEO of a well-respected home care company advocated for firing clients who have unreasonable caregiver...
Making home care an appealing and viable choice for candidates
By
Lance A. Slatton
Oct 24, 2023
Unfortunately, many people in the healthcare field either don’t know how rewarding this career path can be or are jaded by some of the stereotypes that surround the field.
McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards offers opportunity to celebrate home care leaders
By
Liza Berger
Oct 20, 2023
To celebrate the contributions of William Dombi, Vicki Hoak and countless other home care leaders, McKnight’s is holding its second-annual Pinnacle Awards. The standard nomination deadline is Friday,...
Home care providers can help to mitigate Medicaid unwinding’s effects on patients
By
Kim Glenn
Oct 12, 2023
Medicaid’s expenditures may be decreasing, but those in the home care industry are stopping short of celebrating the recently documented cost savings. Since March of this year, state governments have...
This week’s winners and losers in home care
By
Liza Berger
Sep 08, 2023
Between a new demonstration project, two damning studies, a lawsuit and a proposed rule, it has been a week of highs and lows for the home care field. To make sense of all the news that unfolded over just...
State licensing for home care: What is it and why does it matter?
By
Lance A. Slatton
Sep 05, 2023
In this article, we delve into the intricacies of state licensing for home care, exploring the disparities between licensed and nonlicensed providers to empower your informed decision-making.
The opportunities and challenges ahead for home-based care
By
Mona Siddiqui, MD
Aug 15, 2023
Continued growth in Medicare Advantage plan enrollment, with almost half of all Medicare beneficiaries now enrolled in MA plans, has been key to moving the healthcare industry toward a value-based approach...
Only 3 things matter when hiring in home care
By
Clint Smith
Aug 10, 2023
Hiring caregivers can be stressful and frustrating … and time-consuming! But it takes time for a reason. It’s one of the most important things that you do for your home care business.
From disparity to opportunity: Leveraging home care for health equity
By
Eric E. Whitaker, MD
Aug 08, 2023
Home care providers play a pivotal role in bringing health equity to a fragmented care ecosystem. Insurers and providers must support this overlooked and under-resourced healthcare service. Transformative...