NY provider groups pressure Hochul on home care legislation
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 31, 2023
New York state provider groups are turning up the heat on Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to include the New York Home Care First Act in the 2024 budget proposal she will unveil Wednesday in Albany.
Peer-to-Peer: With Griswold rebrand, CEO targets decision-makers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 30, 2023
Last week, 40-year-old Griswold Home Care launched a rebranding initiative, embracing technology and innovation, with the “Live Assured” tagline.
Provider groups optimistic about retooled HCBS bill
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 27, 2023
Provider groups are cautiously optimistic that Congress this year will pass a newly introduced Better Care Better Jobs Act that would expand home- and community-based services.
HCBS funding is back on Biden’s radar, NAHC president says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 24, 2023
The Biden administration’s plan to funnel billions of dollars into home- and community-based services could be back on the front burner again. National Home Care & Hospice President and CEO William Dombi...
Minneapolis home care provider ordered to pay $1.6M
By
Liza Berger
Jan 24, 2023
The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota in Minneapolis recently ordered a Minneapolis private in-home care provider to pay $1.6 million in back wages and damages in connection with unpaid...
Report paints grim 2023 profit outlook for home care providers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 23, 2023
The U.S. healthcare industry faces stiff economic headwinds this year that will challenge the profitability of providers, according to a report by business consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
Proposed ban could hurt providers that use noncompetes, legal experts say
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 20, 2023
A proposed ban on noncompete contracts and clauses by the Federal Trade Commission could become a huge headache for home care and hospice providers who use them.
Staffing challenges, demand top 2023 home care challenges in new survey
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 20, 2023
Staffing challenges, post-pandemic demand for services and regulatory changes top the list of challenges home care providers cited in a 2023 trends report by home health technology firm Axxess and professional...
New index ranks state direct caregiver policies
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 17, 2023
Washington state and Rhode Island have the best policies supporting direct care workers, while Texas and Mississippi have the worst.
Amedisys CEO bullish on better home health rates
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jan 11, 2023
Amedisys Chairman and CEO Paul Kusserow forecast more favorable home health rate increases beyond 2023.