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.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, April 17
By
Adam Healy
Apr 17, 2024
Office of Management and Budget completes review of Medicaid 80/20 rule, suggesting impending release … Trualta, a caregiver education and support platform, now certifies paid caregivers …...
PCPs hold keys to unlocking home-based care
By
Jackleen Samuel
Apr 16, 2024
Our country is in the grips of a nationwide shortage of primary care physicians (PCPs) as pressures on our medical community caused by burnout, administrative burdens and broken payment systems continue...
As Medicare catheter fraud concerns persist, CMS offers reassurances for providers
By
Adam Healy
Apr 16, 2024
CMS addressed providers’ questions about a catheter malfeasance case that may be the largest Medicare fraud scheme in history.
Senators address long-term care caregiving crisis with workforce support bill
By
Adam Healy
Apr 16, 2024
Lawmakers introduced sweeping legislation to boost the direct care workforce, increase wages and foster professional development.
Value-based care must reach patients in their homes, healthcare leaders say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 16, 2024
Home care providers need to embrace value-based care initiatives, the Healthcare Leadership Council said in a new report.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, April 16
By
Adam Healy
Apr 16, 2024
CMS makes changes to HCBS quality measure set … NHPCO’s CaringInfo program launches consumer blog … House Energy & Commerce Committee holds subcommittee hearing on supporting patient...
Home care sees largest price jump in history, BLS report finds
By
Adam Healy
Apr 15, 2024
The cost of home care rose faster than ever in the last year, far outpacing inflation across every other healthcare spending category.
Senators: Update Medicare to help beneficiaries with chronic conditions
By
Adam Healy
Apr 15, 2024
Medicare must evolve to better support seniors with chronic conditions, including through improved use of home care.