Home care providers applaud lawmakers’ scrutiny of MA plan prior authorizations
By
C. Max Bachmann
May 22, 2023
A senator’s recent tough language regarding Medicare Advantage plan prior authorizations was a welcome sign for National Association for Home Care & Hospice President William Dombi.
Academics raise questions about MA plans’ quality of care for those with serious illness
By
C. Max Bachmann
May 18, 2023
A group of nine academic medical professionals has expressed concern about the level of care for enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans with serious illness.
Humana partners with two DME providers in move to expand home care
By
C. Max Bachmann
May 15, 2023
Humana disclosed Thursday that it is partnering with AdaptHealth and Rotech Healthcare to provide Durable Medical Equipment to its Medicare Advantage HMO members receiving home care.
New payer arrangements are paying off, Enhabit CEO says
By
Liza Berger
May 12, 2023
Relationships with new national and regional payers fueled performance growth in the first quarter, Enhabit’s CEO reiterated during their first-quarter earnings call this week.
MA prior authorization burdens are increasing, survey shows
By
C. Max Bachmann
May 12, 2023
Increasing prior authorization burdens for Medicare Advantage patients are contributing to increased practice administration costs, disrupted practice workflow and delays and denials of necessary medical...
FFS admissions for home health drop in 2022 Q2, report finds
By
C. Max Bachmann
May 10, 2023
While home health admissions dipped in 2022, hospice admissions remained stagnant. Meanwhile, Medicare Advantage enrollment continues to climb, a report released Monday from market intelligence firm Trella...
Humana touts modest growth of CenterWell in Q1, MA popularity
By
C. Max Bachmann
Liza Berger
Apr 27, 2023
The expansion of CenterWell Home Health served as a complement to the firm’s strong financial results during the first quarter of 2023, Humana leaders said Wednesday. Executives also continued to stress...
Technology is changing the game for home care, providers say at Expo
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 21, 2023
Technology is a “tremendous game changer” that is helping home care agencies provide better care to patients, retain staff and collect data for payers.
BrightStar Care expands footprint in 28 new territories
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 20, 2023
National home care franchise BrightStar Care is on the move, with 17 franchisees expanding into 28 new territories across the United States.
CVS Health puts home at the forefront of healthcare in report
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 18, 2023
CVS Health laid out a roadmap for healthy aging that drives more care into the home.
