The vast majority of America’s older adults hope to remain in their homes and communities as they age. That’s often only possible, however, when they are able to independently leave their homes when needed. To help them do so, San Diego-based GreatCall, a wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy (NYSE: BBY), is ramping up its Read More

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Tired of your job postings or applications getting lost on the big job boards? Get your jobs and applications in front of the right people faster with Home Health Care News. The home health care industry has many new career opportunities, and the Home Health Care News Job Board is one of the best niche Read More

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The rise of value-based care models — or approaches to care that prioritize quality more than quantity — has meant primary care physicians have had to rely on a team-based approach to stay connected to patients in their everyday lives. That’s why, according to Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) leadership, the future of health care is Read More

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Date: Wednesday, Nov. 14 Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST Register Now With governmental scrutiny on the rise, how can hospices keep their doors open and ensure high quality care and compliance, while managing daily operations? Hospice agencies may also be fearful that an audit will result from submitting a claim for a higher level of care. The ability Read More

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Shortly after ResCare CEO Jon Rousseau recorded his interview for the Disrupt podcast, the company announced a rebranding to BrightSpring Health. This reflects how quickly the Louisville, Kentucky-based company is evolving under Rousseau’s leadership. Since taking the helm in 2016 — after leading Kindred Healthcare’s rehab business — Rousseau has overseen not only the rebranding, Read More

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Functional impairment is, perhaps, far more costly to the U.S. health care system than previously thought. Functional impairment is broadly defined as a condition or status that interferes with one or more basic life activities, such as bathing, eating or dressing. To help carry out these activities, individuals living with functional impairments often turn to Read More

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Home Health Care News Perspective: With certain non-skilled in-home care services allowable under the Medicare Advantage program in 2019, the home care industry has made landing partnerships with health plans a top priority. But significant opportunities may not arise until 2020, experts predict. Just 3% of MA plans will next year offer in-home support services such as Read More

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A recently proposed rule by federal policymakers expanding access to telehealth services through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans would likely be a major boon to home health providers and technology vendors alike, industry insiders say. Currently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) largely restricts telehealth reimbursement to clinical settings in rural areas, apart from Read More

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By 2034, all of America’s baby boomers will be over the age of 70, many living with complex health care needs and multiple chronic conditions. A well-trained direct-care workforce will be critical to keeping those baby boomers safely in their homes as they age. Without one, experts predict, public and private insurers will struggle in Read More

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Date: Wednesday, Nov. 14 Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST Register Now With governmental scrutiny on the rise, how can hospices keep their doors open and ensure high quality care and compliance, while managing daily operations? Hospice agencies may also be fearful that an audit will result from submitting a claim for a higher level of care. The ability Read More

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