Must-Read News: Recapping New Pre-Claim Proposal

Happy Monday, Home Health Care News audience. Start your week with our must-read news and see what headlines caught our eye across the web. Keep reading to see our top stories from last week. A home health aide became a hero after alerting resident of a multi-family home in Lynn, Massachusetts, that the residence was […]

Fraud Watch: Michigan Agency Owner Guilty in $8 Million Fraud Case

Michigan Agency Owner Pleads Guilty in $8 Million Fraud Scheme Zahir Shah, 48, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, pleaded guilty to fraud charges for his role in a scheme involving approximately $8 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for home health services procured through illegal kickbacks, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Shah pleaded guilty to […]

Under New Ownership, HomeWell Senior Care Ready for Rocket Growth

Texas-based HomeWell Senior Care, a private duty home care franchise company, has a new owner with a background in hotels—and big plans to ramp up growth. Bruce Haase has acquired a majority stake ownership in the company for an undisclosed amount, while founder Joshua Hoffman retains one-third ownership. The company, which was founded in 2002, […]

Must-Read News: Giving Hospice Accolades

After a long weekend, get a jump-start on your week with our Must-Read News flash. See what headlines caught our eye around the web. Keep reading to see our top stories on all things home health and home care from last week. The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a highlight of […]

UK Home Care Startup Raises $17 Million

A technology-forward home care startup based in the United Kingdom has raised $17 million in a Series A funding. The business, which launched in November 2016, has raised approximately $21 million to date. London-based Cera, which was recently embroiled in an online fake review scandal, will use the funding to push out its new CeraFlex service […]

GAO Recommends Extending Prior Authorization

The home health care industry rejoiced after the prior authorization demonstration from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) was put on hold indefinitely in 2017. However, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is urging CMS to extend prior authorization across the general health care space, according to a recent report. The payment approach requires health […]

Honor Raises $50 Million to Target Hundreds of New Partners

California-based Honor has raised another $50 million is a Series C funding, bringing the home care startup’s total funding to $115 million. The funding comes as the company has pivoted its business, from operating as a private duty home care provider to becoming a technology and operations partner for a growing network of in-home care […]

Home Care Providers Face Federal Lawsuits Over Labor Violations

Several home care providers are facing lawsuits from the Department of Labor (DOL) for allegedly failing to pay workers overtime or minimum hourly wages, according to Bloomberg BNA. The lawsuits come just a few years after the in-home care industry was hit with a new regulation that ensured workers were protected by minimum and overtime wages. […]

Must-Read News: Health Care Employment Rises

Start your week with our must-read news—see what caught our eye around the web, and keep reading to see our top stories from last week. The unemployment rate in the United States recently reached just 3.9%—a tight labor market. In April, the share of new health care jobs also reached a new high, with 24,400 […]