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The most recent news, announcements, and regulatory updates for home health, hospice, and supportive care at home
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,...
UnitedHealth Group Acquisition of Amedisys Under Fire by DOJ
by Kristin Rowan, EditorIn September of 2023, UnitedHealth Group made a bid to purchase Amedysis. That acquisition has been under scrutiny since last year. When the bid was announced, the Department of Justice began an inquiry, asking for...
Medicare Advantage Stock Prices After Trump Elected
by Kristin Rowan, EditorAs in any election year, we have been bombarded with promises, predictions, and pandering from senate and house hopefuls as well as presidential candidates from every party. Each of them found platform issues that resonated...
Product Review: Startup Reimagines the EMR
by Tim Rowan, Editor EmeritusCatherine Zhang was thriving in product engineering while Mayur Pandya held a similar leadership role for Silicon Valley's Workday. Their futures were predictable and bright until Catherine's close friend unexpectedly...
Safeguarding Home Care Heroes Part 2
by Marcylle Combs, BS, MS, RN, CHCEThis article is part 2 of 2-part series. Read part 1 here. To deal with these dangers, several preventive steps have been recommended.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene are basic but important...
Here We Go Again
by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus"Hello, this is your Medicare Advantage company calling. I am one of their clinicians and it is time for us to update your health assessment. If you will agree to a home visit, we will send you a $50 gift card to CVS."...
The Great Hospital/Home Health Divorce Movement
by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus Is this an early omen of two related trends? A number of hospitals are divesting their home health departments, while large health insurance companies are swallowing up large home health companies. Beckers reported on...
2025 Final Rule
by Kristin Rowan, EditorLast week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) final rule. Included in the final rule are updates the Medicare payment...
