Broad language in noncompete ban could spell end of direct-hire clauses
By
Adam Healy
Apr 25, 2024
A new Federal Trade Commission rule released Tuesday bans most noncompete agreements. Though these agreements are rarely used in home care, some providers and their lawyers fear that direct-hire clauses,...
Humana’s home care business helps drive CenterWell sales in Q1, execs say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 25, 2024
Humana’s earnings lagged in the first quarter 2024, but home care helped generate higher revenues at CenterWell.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, April 25
By
Adam Healy
Apr 25, 2024
Tennessee governor signs medication self-administration bill into law … Novant Health launches hospital-at-home program … New CDC heat forecasting tool allows older adults to prepare...
Relief provisions not enough to mitigate damage of 80/20 policy, providers say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 24, 2024
Home care providers remained vehemently opposed to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ strict new spending mandate.
Final state budget slashes millions from New York’s consumer-directed personal care program
By
Adam Healy
Apr 24, 2024
New York’s state budget for fiscal year 2025 cuts millions of dollars from a popular home care program in the name of combating fraud.
Survey illustrates value of quality onboarding programs at home care firms
By
Adam Healy
Apr 24, 2024
Investing in a robust, high-quality onboarding and training program can yield big returns for home care firms, according to a new report.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, April 24
By
Adam Healy
Apr 24, 2024
FTC bans noncompetes nationwide … Labor Department releases overtime rule, expanding overtime protections to millions of salaried employees … Option Care Health profits rise by 14% in...
GUIDE Model a ‘game-changer’ for home care patients, providers, experts say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
The GUIDE model has brought ample opportunities for home care providers to be reimbursed for the services they already provide.
State policies favored facilities over home care during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
Home health agencies received less regulatory attention than other healthcare settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, April 23
By
Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
Study: Black patients with ovarian cancer received lower-quality end-of-life quality of care … Number of New Jersey certified home health aides declines by 15% since 2017, report...