Latest News
The most recent news, announcements, and regulatory updates for home health, hospice, and supportive care at home
Dr. Oz Nomination Advances to Full Senate
by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus"Given your close ties to the industry that you would regulate, if you are confirmed, the public would have reason to question your impartiality and commitment to serving the public’s interest." -- Senator Elizabeth...
Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in Healthcare Communication
by Devin Paullin, CGO at Skyscape BuzzWhile patient communication requires HIPAA adherence, so does any discussion between other parties. Essentially, any time PHI is discussed, a degree of confidentiality must be involved. For example, the Health...
Gaslighting Patients and Caregivers
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.Nurse Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 4th Edition issued by Nurses Service Organization and CNA, for the period from 2016 to 2019 nurses who prvided services to patients in their homes; including those...
Enabling Care Through AI
by John Crighton, CTO at Curantis SolutionsRecently, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an essential component of healthcare organizations. AI is revolutionizing hospice and palliative care by enhancing patient care and optimizing workflows....
MedPAC Comments on CY 2026
by Kristin Rowan, Editor MedPAC makes recommendations to Congress and HHS on issues affecting the Medicare program. The March report for 2025 includes recommendations for hospice, home health, and SNFs, in addition to in-patient and out-patient...
Dementia Care Model Test
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts: PocketRNWilliam LeinerChief Operating Officerwill.leiner@pocketrn.comDaughterhoodBecca Dittrichbecca@daughterhood.orgGuiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, a Centers...
Alliance Statement on Congressional Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts: Tom Threlkeld 202-547-7424 EmailElyssa Katz 571-281-0220 EmailALEXANDRIA, VA and WASHINGTON, DC, March 5, 2025 - The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) released the following statement regarding...
More Violence in Care at Home
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.Violence in Care at Home Continues... Sadly, but not surprisingly, the violence against field staff caring for patients in their homes continues. Here’s a recent example:On February 28, 2025, a hospice nurse in Texas was...
HIPAA Compliance in Communication
by Devin Paulin, SkyscapeNearly 44% of the global population (3.5 billion people) rely on messaging apps to communicate. Unfortunately, available consumer SMS, text, and even “secure” messaging apps like WhatsApp, Apple Message, or Google Messages...
Underlying Causes of Health Issues
by Kristin Rowan, EditorUnderlying causes of health issues are common. Not all health issues come directly from infections, medical conditions, or genetics. Lifestyle, environmental factors, and social determinants can cause and/or increase the...
Alliance Member Testifies Before Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts: Elyssa Katz571-281-0220 Tom Threlkeld202-547-7424 communications@allianceforcareathome.orgWays & Means Health Subcommittee Hearing on “After the Hospital: Ensuring Access...
Nursing Facility Compliance Guidance
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.In November of 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued revised “Nursing Facility Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance.” This guidance...
ATA Applauds Telehealth Inclusion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Gina Cella781-799-3137gcella@americantelemed.orgWASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 8, 2025 – ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, today praised Congress for...
Update on Public Participation in Rule Making
by Kristin Rowan, EditorLast week, we reached out to some of our contacts for responses to this change.Former President of NAHC and current Senior Counsel at Arnall Golden Gregory Bill Dombi said:It is difficult to discern the impact of the...
