The Next Frontiers for Home-Based Care Operators

Right now, there are three sections of home-based care that I see as core components to the concept: home health, hospice and personal care. There are companies that offer one, two or all three services in some spots. But there’s a growing group of home-based care providers that are hellbent on building out the “three […]

In-Home Cancer Care Could Save Lives and Cut Costs, But Barriers Prevent Broader Adoption

The health care sector is rushing toward the home to improve outcomes and lower costs. At-home cancer care lags behind other areas, but COVID-19 could be a major push to a new future for treatment and screenings. In 2020, the virus has disrupted traditional cancer care in several ways, including by delaying procedures originally scheduled […]

Cancer Patients Tend to Live Longer at Home than in Hospital

It’s not unusual for people to express a desire to age, and to die, in the comfort of their homes rather than in a hospital setting. The benefits of receiving hospice care at home extend beyond simply one’s personal preference, according to a new study published in the American Cancer Society’s journal Cancer. Terminally ill cancer patients […]

Honor Partners With Health Care Heavyweights for Customized Services

Honor, a home care startup that secured a $20 million investment round last year, is aiming to provide more specialized care through a first-of-its kind partnership with the American Cancer Society. Three high-profile advisors also have been engaged to help Honor develop new offerings and initiatives, the San Francisco-based company announced today. “We see Honor […]