2024-04-18 14:56
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Transaction volume for home health, home care and other in-home care businesses dipped in 2023, with inflation, higher interest rates and… Read More
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2024-04-17 21:30
Elara Caring has teamed up with the digital health company Constant Therapy Health. The partnership will enable Elara Caring to deliver AI-driven speech-language and cognitive therapy across… Read More
2024-04-17 19:27
COVID-19 took a lot out of Americans, both personally and professionally.
For Shelly Sun, the founder and then-CEO of BrightStar Care, 100-hour work weeks in 2020 and 2021 became commonp… Read More
2024-04-16 21:34
It was a turbulent start to the year for the health care giant UnitedHealth Group, driven by the cyberattack on Change Healthcare and a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust investigati… Read More
2024-04-16 21:10
A group of policymakers has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening the long-term care workforce.
The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act was introduced on Tuesday by Rep. Debbie D… Read More
2024-04-16 20:36
Home-based care dealmaking remains in a lull, one it hasn’t been able to shake since the historical M&A highs of 2020 and 2021.
“We didn’t expect it to be that flat… Read More
2024-04-16 01:49
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center announced a new proposed model that will undoubtedly affect home health providers, and also allow them the… Read More
2024-04-15 21:31
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Home care agencies that are part of larger franchise networks get to reap the benefits of operating under established names and reputatio… Read More
2024-04-13 02:51
In past years, Medicare-certified home health agencies and Medicaid personal care services providers have been big focus areas for government watchdogs.
While there’s still plenty… Read More
2024-04-12 22:11
When it comes to expanding their business portfolios, home health leaders can continue to do what they know best, or they can decide to branch out.
Leaders at companies like Choice Health… Read More
2024-04-12 20:54
Payment denials can be costly and time consuming for home health providers, and they’re often self-inflicted.
In order to avoid this all together, home health leaders should educat… Read More
2024-04-11 18:29
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UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) announced combination plans last June, under which home health giant Amed… Read More
2024-04-11 01:06
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Thanks to impactful, large-scale transactions over the last decade, the collective face of home-based care has changed forever.
Tradi… Read More
2024-04-10 20:37
MedStar Health – a Washington, D.C.-based health system known to value home-based care – is teaming up with DispatchHealth.
DispatchHealth originally made a name for itself as… Read More
2024-04-10 20:11
Careforth names new chairman of the board
Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) veteran Paul Kusserow is serving as Careforth’s chairman of the board.
Boston-based Careforth is a family… Read More
2024-04-10 14:16
This article is sponsored by Nevvon. In this Voices interview, Home Health Care News sits down with James Cohen, Co-founder & CEO, Nevvon, to explore the intersection of technology, trai… Read More
2024-04-09 22:01
President Joe Biden made remarks on the care economy – including home care – in a speech Tuesday at Union Station in Washington, D.C.
“You know, take home care,” h… Read More
2024-04-09 21:24
Clare Medical and Ennoble Care’s New Jersey Housecall Practices have agreed to merge. The combination of the two entities will create one of the largest home-based medical practices in… Read More
2024-04-09 21:13
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At a time when home care providers are constantly trying to bring new caregivers to keep up with the increased demand for care services… Read More
2024-04-08 21:29
With the need for long-term services and supports (LTSS) growing, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are positioned to offer home-based care services through supplemental benefits.
That’… Read More
2024-04-08 20:41
One of the biggest home-based care deals of the year thus far was Waud Capital’s acquisition of Senior Helpers.
The Maryland-based franchise – which was previously owned by… Read More
2024-04-05 19:45
The hospital-at-home movement continues to gain steam.
Boston Medical Center (BMC) on Wednesday announced the launch of its new hospital-at-home program. The initiative is aimed at provid… Read More
2024-04-05 19:37
Medicaid payment rates for home- and community-based services (HCBS) vary drastically across states, causing workforce instability and access challenges for services.
That’s accordi… Read More
2024-04-05 17:57
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Every home-based care provider wants to recruit and retain better this year than they did last year. But that’s easier said than do… Read More
2024-04-05 16:21
WTWH Media, LLC (“WTWH Media”) Healthcare is pleased to announce the inaugural class of the 2024 Memory Care Innovation Awards. This program honors the people focused on providin… Read More
2024-04-04 21:37
HomeWell Franchising Inc. reached two impressive milestones this week by opening its 100th franchise location and securing $100 million in annual system revenue.
“Our commitment to… Read More
2024-04-04 21:06
Over the years, home-based care companies have thrown their weight behind enhanced benefits packages to attract more caregivers. Maxim Healthcare Services is one example of a company taking… Read More
2024-04-04 20:43
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Over the last five years, the home health public market has been extremely volatile. Companies have entered and exited, stock prices have… Read More
2024-04-03 21:25
Yet another payer organization is removing certain prior authorization requirements for home health care services.
Point32Health – the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care… Read More
2024-04-03 21:22
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After the release of the proposed “80-20 rule” last year for home- and community-based services (HCBS), providers had plenty… Read More
2024-04-03 21:15
Homewatch CareGivers has launched a new suite of services, dubbed Total Care Solutions, designed to cater to a more personalized home care experience for clients and their families.
The f… Read More
2024-04-02 21:26
There are decades-old home health providers that have not yet gone through the Medicare Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) process. But all home health leaders should familiarize themselves wi… Read More
2024-04-02 21:23
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule that will result in a 3.7% positive payment adjustment for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in 2025.
According to an a… Read More
2024-04-02 20:45
The Pharos Capital-backed home health provider Charter Healthcare recently filed for bankruptcy.
A petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy was filed in the Federal District Court of Delaware… Read More
2024-04-01 21:48
In his many years in personal home care, Caring Senior Service CEO Jeff Salter has seen trends come and go.
One he has stuck with, however, is a constant commitment to searching for the n… Read More
2024-04-01 21:45
Seniors Helping Seniors has long distinguished itself from other home care companies by hiring active seniors to serve as caregivers. Josh Obeiter — an owner of one of the company&rsqu&hell…Read More
2024-04-01 21:43
Last September, the post-acute providers Empath Health and Trustbridge signed a memorandum of understanding to begin an affiliation process. On Monday, that affiliation process was completed… Read More
2024-03-29 20:58
The insurance policy management company illumifin has released its 10th annual cost of care study, which saw the cost of home care increase more than other industries.
illumifin’s… Read More
2024-03-29 20:55
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At a macro level, home health organizations are struggling with Medicare Advantage (MA) for two main reasons: benefit design and reimburs… Read More
2024-03-29 20:44
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) recently announced that it would be awarding over $3 million in new grants to Phoenix organizations that are focused on addressing access to care, social determinants… Read More
2024-03-29 20:22
Wendy McBride, Home Health RN Case Manager for Advocate Health/Aurora Health at Home, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Home Health Care News.
To become a Frontline Honore… Read More
2024-03-28 21:40
Home care providers know that the U.S. population is aging. It’s up to them to adjust, however, and be ready for the seniors they’ll be serving.
“The boomers are going t… Read More
2024-03-28 21:34
Float Health, a nurse staffing and pharmacy referral startup, has landed $10 million in a Series A led by Canvas Ventures.
As part of its business model, San Francisco-based Float helps p… Read More
2024-03-28 20:51
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Generally, employers aren’t thrilled at the idea of their workforces unionizing. In home-based care, that’s particularly the… Read More
2024-03-28 20:03
Barbara Buttchen, Registered Nurse (RN) for Maxim Healthcare Services, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Home Health Care News.
To become a Frontline Honoree, an individua… Read More
2024-03-28 19:32
Grace Haehl, Caregiver for Help at Home, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Home Health Care News.
To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers… Read More
2024-03-28 19:00
Shannon Voisey, Home Health Nurse for Friendship Village Senior Services, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Home Health Care News.
To become a Frontline Honoree, an indivi… Read More
2024-03-28 18:51
Gloria Kirkendolph, Caregiver for 24 Hour Home Care, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Home Health Care News.
To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by… Read More
2024-03-28 18:16
Tameco Brewster, Home Care Specialist for Sharecare, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Home Health Care News.
To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by… Read More
2024-03-28 18:04
Delisa Lockett, Caregiver for Help at Home, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Home Health Care News.
To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their pee… Read More
2024-03-28 17:05
Folashade Oluseye, Home Health Aide for Open Systems Healthcare, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Home Health Care News.
To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is n… Read More
2024-03-27 21:47
Last year, WellBe Senior Medical positioned itself as the “general contractor” for home-based care patients.
“We’re like the advocate and navigator … when y… Read More
2024-03-27 21:34
Kaiser Permanente and an investment firm are teaming up to launch a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) venture.
Specifically dubbed Habitat Health, Kaiser and Town Hall… Read More
2024-03-27 21:19
Transitions from hospital to home remain one of the biggest problem areas for the U.S. health care system.
There are benefits of a patient staying in the hospital. Chief among them is the… Read More
2024-03-26 21:36
Oftentimes, talks between home health providers and their many referral partners are an exercise in education. For providers offering palliative care, that education usually starts at a 101… Read More
2024-03-26 21:36
Spa services, discounts to local businesses and access to ride-share services are just some of the unique employee benefits that companies across home care have made available to caregivers… Read More
2024-03-26 21:34
Two months after it was first listed on the public market, BrightSpring Health Services (Nasdaq: BTSG) has closed on multiple acquisitions.
The company announced Tuesday that it has acqu… Read More
2024-03-25 21:25
The franchise company Best Life Brands – which is the owner of ComForCare and Boost Home Healthcare – has added another home-focused company to its portfolio..
Announced Mond… Read More
2024-03-25 21:23
The home care workforce has traditionally been a tough one to organize. But efforts have ramped up over recent years, leading to more workers opting into unions across the country.
Recen… Read More
2024-03-25 20:57
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Personal home care providers have begun to ditch blanket approaches, instead opting for more patient-by-patient specificity.
Going fur… Read More
2024-03-22 21:44
By committing to cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, Tomorrow Health hopes to be a pioneer in a future where the home becomes the primary site of care.
However, doing so w… Read More
2024-03-22 21:34
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Three years after being acquired by Advocate Aurora Health, Senior Helpers has a new home.
The personal care company has been sold to… Read More
2024-03-22 20:01
The United States relies heavily on family caregivers, so much so that the Biden administration has gone lengths to support them. Still, in order for family caregivers to actually reduce the… Read More
2024-03-21 21:12
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra fielded questions in a House Ways & Means committee hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, a few of which were poi… Read More
2024-03-21 20:41
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Most buyers in home health and personal care are signaling they’ll be more active in the M&A market this year.
That’s… Read More
2024-03-21 14:17
The private equity firm Waud Capital has acquired the home care franchise Senior Helpers.
Advocate Aurora Health acquired Senior Helpers in 2021, with the idea that the health system wou… Read More
2024-03-20 20:54
UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE:UNH) planned acquisition of Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) appears to be in danger.
Late Wednesday, a report suggesting that the Department of Justice is co… Read More
2024-03-20 20:45
Traditions Health appoints VP of finance and controller
Traditions Health has promoted Todd Scott to the role of vice president of finance and controller.
“Todd has been an indis… Read More
2024-03-20 20:34
A significant majority of buyers are planning to be more acquisitive in the home-based care space compared to 2023.
However, the success in that endeavor hinges on three key factors: qual… Read More
2024-03-20 14:10
This article is sponsored by Interlace Health. In this interview, Home Health Care News sits down with Allison Reichenbach, President at Interlace Health, to talk about longevity and credibi… Read More
2024-03-19 21:24
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new voluntary model Tuesday – centered around primary care providers – that could offer home-based care provide… Read More
2024-03-19 21:09
A Georgia House Bill that would create a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) was passed by the state senate earlier this month. House Bill 1078 passed in a 49 to 1 senate vo… Read More
2024-03-19 21:03
Building a successful and sustainable caregiver training program in personal home care demands meticulous planning and execution.
From defining leadership responsibilities to establishing… Read More
2024-03-18 23:10
Aging Media Network, a WTWH Media company, is proud to announce the 2024 Aspect Awards winners. With more than 60 submissions across the categories of Behavioral Health, Home Health & Ho… Read More
2024-03-18 21:29
Navigating new service lines can be daunting, especially when integrating palliative care into existing service lines. Yet, as some providers can attest, embracing change can also yield sign… Read More
2024-03-18 21:24
As at-home care has increasingly become a more popular model for health care, a significant portion of fraud convictions over the last 10 years have involved personal care services attendant… Read More
2024-03-18 21:22
There’s a potential storm brewing in New York state due to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget for 2025. The budget proposal includes over $1 billion in cuts to the states&rsquo&hell…Read More
2024-03-15 21:52
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Despite the rising cost of home care services, some high-end and concierge home care agencies have been able to maintain their market foo… Read More
2024-03-15 21:27
Staffing shortages remain a challenge in home health care. While that’s true, the overall employment pool in home health care is actually larger now than it was before the COVID-19 pan… Read More
2024-03-15 20:44
This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it is opening a probe into the Feb. 21 cyberattack at UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) Change Healthcare… Read More
2024-03-15 00:49
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After the ink dries following a transaction in the home-based care space, the question of whether to rebrand newly acquired locations spa… Read More
2024-03-14 22:23
Individuals who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid make up a sizable portion of the overall home-based care population.
Too often, though, this dual status comes with frus… Read More
2024-03-14 18:47
Enhancing partnerships with government and preferred payers to create additional caregiver capacity. Identifying cost efficiencies and synergies. Managing capital structure. Engaging company… Read More
2024-03-13 20:33
By breaking down barriers between patients and at-home primary care, the whole continuum wins.
Case in point, Patina Health has a specific strategy when it comes to delivering at-home pri… Read More
2024-03-13 20:33
The House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee held a hearing Tuesday focused on enhancing access to care-at-home in rural and underserved communities.
The topic of the hear… Read More
2024-03-13 01:48
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CenterWell President Dr. Sanjay Shetty knows home health care is an extremely valuable service. Unlike many other leaders, he’s in… Read More
2024-03-12 21:39
As Medicare Advantage (MA) plans continue to gain more beneficiaries, home-based care providers find themselves at a crossroads.
For some, the allure of MA lies in its potential to unlock… Read More
2024-03-12 21:08
At Addus HomeCare Corp. (Nasdaq: ADUS), the more recent ability to hire caregivers has been a major tailwind.
“Being able to hire caregivers has turned around what we saw for a peri… Read More
2024-03-12 21:01
The pricing increases in home care have again outpaced other long-term care sectors, according to Genworth’s (NYSE: GNW) annual cost of care report.
The cost-of-care hikes have bee… Read More
2024-03-11 21:17
While the environment surrounding home care continues to evolve, the services being delivered largely remain the same.
That’s why Tribute Home Care’s CEO, John Sneath, has la… Read More
2024-03-11 21:02
It takes a village to build and maintain a successful at-home care program for seniors aging in place.
As more care expands into the home, a pharmacist’s role in that village is onl… Read More
2024-03-11 20:40
The largest hospital-at-home players are again pleading with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to extend the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver.
The waiver – which is largely responsi… Read More
2024-03-11 20:39
The latest episode of the Disrupt podcast is now available!
For this episode of Disrupt, we caught up with John Sneath, the founder and CEO of Tribute Home Care. During the conversation… Read More
2024-03-08 21:38
Nova Leap Health Corporation is actively pursuing M&A opportunities. That’s one of the main takeaways of a public letter that the company’s CEO and president, Chris Dobbin, r… Read More
2024-03-08 21:36
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The erosion of non-solicitation agreements poses a significant challenge for home care providers, potentially undercutting their business… Read More
2024-03-08 03:51
In a State of the Union address that evoked Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and Vladimir Putin within the first minute, President Joe Biden also made room for home-based care… Read More
2024-03-07 22:15
Payer innovation success, continued progress with its people strategy and strong performance with quality outcomes. According to Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) leaders, these areas were the compa… Read More
2024-03-07 21:57
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Grand opening, grand closing.
Hospice providers began to work with Medicare Advantage (MA) via the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID… Read More
2024-03-07 21:53
Providers and stakeholders dedicated to improving access to home- and community-based services (HCBS) are at a crossroads, particularly when it comes to caring for intellectual and developme… Read More
2024-03-06 21:36
The most compelling and innovative leaders in home health care don’t just inspire the people who work at their companies, they also catch the attention of fellow industry leaders.
T… Read More
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