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...
The current state of the caregiver crisis
By
Lance A. Slatton
Aug 01, 2023
As caregiving providers and stakeholders, we are well aware of the increasing challenges we face due to the ongoing caregiver crisis. Following the pandemic, we’ve witnessed a sharp increase in terms...
Age-friendly care and the 4 M’s
By
Lori Greenhill
Jul 25, 2023
With more than 54 million Americans aged 65 and over, which is projected to climb to about 95 million by 2060, age-friendly care is now recognized as an urgent need.
Home-based primary care: A great example of value-based care
By
Julie Sacks
Jul 18, 2023
I am proud that the field of home-based primary care (HBPC) is helping lead the charge toward successfully implementing value-based care (VBC) on a large scale.
It’s time for new approaches to help older adults age at home
By
Char Hu, PhD
Jun 27, 2023
Meet Dot, a 78-year-old recently diagnosed with dementia. Dot lives at home with her husband, Vincent, in St. Charles, MO. Their son lives nearby, but isn’t always available, due to his hectic work...
The future for senior care within Medicare
By
Lance A. Slatton
Jun 20, 2023
This much is known: The current state of Medicare does not adequately support the needs of many of the aging baby boomers. For those who require a more hands-on approach to care, their coverage is considerably...
9 attributes of a fulfilling job in long-term care
By
Julie Rupenski
Jun 13, 2023
In any industry, especially in long-term care, we spend a lot of time at our jobs, so we should find fulfillment in our work, not just a paycheck!