Latest News
The most recent news, announcements, and regulatory updates for home health, hospice, and supportive care at home
Pharmacy and PBM Separation Pushed by Congress
by Kristin Rowan, EditorThe final session of this Congress may not be as "lame" as anticipated. On December 11, 2024, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), with the support of Representatives Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.) and...
HH Accessibility Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lauren Corcoran press@trellahealth.comAn analysis of the key trends shaping access to care for Medicare patientsATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2024. Trella Health, the leading provider of market intelligence and...
Employee vs Independent Contractor
by Kristin Rowan, EditorThe very nature of care at home lends itself to different organizational structures. Hourly vs. per visit compensation. Employee vs. independent contractor. Shift work vs. standard schedules. Each decision can have its own...
Year of the Caregiver
by Kristin Rowan, EditorMedical and non-medical caregivers in home health, hospice, palliative, and home care are the life-blood of the industry, without whom Care at Home would not exist. Agency owners are limited in their capacity to compensate...
Updates on UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting
by Kristin Rowan, EditorAs most of the U.S. now knows, last week, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a hotel in Manhattan just hours before the UnitedHealth Group Investor Event. The Rowan Report provided the breaking...
Health Insurance Impact after Thompson’s Death
by Kristin Rowan, EditorOn the same day that Brian Thompson died, Blue Cross Blue Shield announced a reversal of an earlier planned policy change. In November, the insurance giant announced it would change its process for anesthesia claims. The...
Careficient Acquires HealthRev Partners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Dom Yarborough772-600-4202Email CareficientCreach Family Holdings enhances its healthcare offerings by acquiring HealthRev Partners, strengthening its position in the home health and hospice sectors.JENSEN...
The 4 M Framework for Age-Friendly Care
by Kristin Rowan, EditorPatient assessment has largely used the same formula for years. Patient care is more successful and less expensive in the home, but it is not without its frustrations. Agency owners and managers know that patients won't...
Meet the CMS Administrator Nominee
by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA is the CMS Administrator nominee in the new administration that assumes power on January 20. A popular TV personality and former gubernatorial candidate, the public side of Dr. Oz is well known, but...
BREAKING NEWS: UnitedHealth CEO Thompson Shot and Killed
by Kristin Rowan, EditorOn November 26, UnitedHealth Group announced it would host its annual Investor Conference for analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The purpose of Investor Day, according to...
New Way to Approach Care at Home
by Kristin Rowan, EditorIt's a familiar story that you've heard countless times. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) takes a job in a healthcare setting and continues her education to become a registered nurse (RN). She works tirelessly for two years...
Healthcare is Heading Home
Web Golinkin, Forbes Books AuthorAs the Baby Boomer generation ages, the home healthcare market is expanding. GETTYDuring my long career in healthcare, one of the biggest trends in healthcare delivery has been the shift from hospital / inpatient to...
Case Management and Discharge Planning
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.Many hospitals are laser-focused on reducing length of stay in order to enhance patient experiences and boost financial performance. A recent study by KFF shows that the average adjusted expense per patient day at...
Survive Medicare Advantage
by Alexandria Nelson, Communications Specialist, AxxessNavigating the complexities of Medicare Advantage continues to be a sticking point for organizations trying to scale their business. In an education session at the 2024 Axxess Growth,...
