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21.12.2024
A Bishop, California-based owner of a home care company was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison. Shane Brightpath Mike — the owner of a
In response to hospital capacity challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) collaborated with
20.12.2024
At a time when more health care organizations are launching hospital-at-home programs, operators in this space need to educate their clinicians to expect
The rapidly growing home care provider Village Caregiving is expanding once again. Most recently, the company entered into North Carolina. With the
Oregon's Health Care Market Oversight (HCMO) program is reviewing a proposal to spin off Providence’s home health and hospice services into a joint
19.12.2024
Major deals hit snags. Home health cuts continued. Regulatory noise came in from all sides, in Medicare and in Medicaid. All of those realities made
A new survey highlighted the challenges facing America’s direct support workforce, revealing a care system in crisis due to ongoing recruitment and
18.12.2024
During his time as CEO of home-focused telehealth and remote patient monitoring company Health Recovery Solutions, Jarrett Bauer aimed to help more
On Dec. 13, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved an amended version of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits
The home care provider HouseWorks has launched its “Payor HUB” to enhance its relationship with payers and to improve outcomes. HouseWorks is
17.12.2024
Avenues Home Care, which launched earlier this year, has already made a splash on the M&A market. The company announced Monday that it acquired Clear
In an effort to diversify their businesses, and reach across the care continuum, some home-based care providers are electing to expand their services
For the second consecutive year, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has issued a draft recommendation advising Congress to reduce Medicare
14.12.2024
A recent survey revealed that more than half of home-based care companies have either already invested in artificial intelligence (AI) or plan to do so
Home-based care providers hungry for value-based care arrangements have recently been disillusioned by the process of trying to find those arrangements.
The owner and operator of a San Francisco-based home health agency received a sentence of two years in federal prison. Veronica Katz — the owner and
13.12.2024
Some nurses are expressing concerns about the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and virtual nursing in health care, arguing that these
Democratic lawmakers are expressing concern over President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Dr. Mehmet Oz to head the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
12.12.2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) is reportedly in talks to sell itself to the PE firm Sycamore Partners. The move would take the retailer
Home care providers are now required to be licensed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These new regulations took effect on Aug.
After terminating its contract with UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) UnitedHealthcare back in August, Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) has recently reached a new
11.12.2024
Residents in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status were more likely to use lower-quality home health agencies, according to a recent study by
CareMax could lay off 530 employees – including executives – next year, according to reports. Ultimately, the layoffs are dependent on the
Home care worker jobs are experiencing significant growth in the U.S., as highlighted in a study by the Monthly Labor Review. With an aging population,
10.12.2024
A Care Advantage and Elara Caring alum has recently rolled out a new home care agency that aims to go beyond solely providing physical support. Last
A new analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reveals that Medicare spending is higher for beneficiaries who switch from Medicare Advantage (MA) to
On Nov. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final home health payment rule for 2025, updating Medicare policies and rates
07.12.2024
One of the publicity issues home-based care faces is that most people don’t even understand the difference between home health care and home care, much to
Congress has begun discussions on important health care policies set to expire on Dec. 31. On Dec. 3, Republicans submitted a preliminary proposal
06.12.2024
The National Alliance for Care at Home’s (the Alliance) leadership team is rounding into form. Sherl Brand – who has significant leadership experience in
The need for home-based care is drastically increasing. All the while, providers are dealing with an unabated staffing problem. That’s why, in order to
05.12.2024
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday morning in New York City, where UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) was hosting its annual
LHC Group President and CEO Josh Proffitt on Wednesday shared a home-based, value-based vision for the company’s future. UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH)
Artificial intelligence-powered documentation does not enhance clinician efficiency but may improve their work-life balance, according to a study
04.12.2024
A federal judge in Delaware has ordered home health and hospice provider VitalCaring and its private equity backers to share future profits with Encompass
This article is sponsored by AnewHealth. In this Voices interview, Home Health Care News sits down with Brian Adams, President, AnewHealth, to talk about
Celeste Mellet will succeed Susan Diamond as CFO of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) effective Jan. 11, 2025. Diamond is stepping down after an 18-year
03.12.2024
The saga involving New York’s self-directed home care program has taken yet another turn. Last week, a home care company that was not chosen to be the
Living in an urban area typically offers greater access to a wider range of home care services than living in a rural area. Urban residents generally have
Addus HomeCare Corp. (Nasdaq: ADUS) has completed its acquisition of Gentiva’s personal care assets. The deal will significantly bolster Addus’ footprint