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 the state. Both entities believe that joining forces will allow the combined organization to improve access to home-based care services, while also expanding services. Ennoble Care […]
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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’s one key takeaway from a new data brief from the research and advisory firm ATI Advisory, though MA plans haven’t always been the best administrators of home care. The report […]
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 the health system Advocate Health – will be the foundation of Waud Capital’s home care platform moving forward. Overseeing that platform will be Steve Jakubcanin, the home-based […]
Medicaid payment rates for home- and community-based services (HCBS) vary drastically across states, causing workforce instability and access challenges for services. That’s according to a recent report from the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC). MACPAC makes recommendations to Congress, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and states on issues […]
HomeWell Franchising Inc. reached two impressive milestones this week by naming its 100th franchise owner and securing $100 million in annual system revenue. “Our commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability has been instrumental in our journey leading up to this pivotal point,” HomeWell Franchising CEO Crystal Franz told Home Health Care […]
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 this effort to the next level. Last month, Maxim announced that it expanded its caregiver benefits program. The revamped benefits program is estimated to offer more than […]
Yet another payer organization is removing certain prior authorization requirements for home health care services. Point32Health – the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan – announced Wednesday that it is removing prior authorization requirements for the first 30 days of home health care beginning on April 12. The changes will […]
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 franchise company is also launching Homewatch Connect, a smart camera system that aims to promote longer independence at home, reduce isolation and boost social engagement. “This […]
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 with the review process and its potential outcomes, as well as its challenges. That’s one key takeaway from a recent Home Health Care News webinar that was […]
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 analysis done by the private investment banking company Stephens, rates are expected to remain virtually unchanged, with a slight decrease of 0.16%. This marks the […]
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