Home care agencies are hearing concerns that the charging on a per-service basis seems like an attempt to “nickel and dime” their patients — but if the program is done right, providers can build the trust of their client base while increasing their bottom line. In fact, a fee-for-service system can give patients and their families […]
The U.S. Department of Labor has sued an Orlando-based home health care agency for allegedly misclassifying certain employees as “independent contractors” and paying them a flat hourly rate, regardless of the number of hours they worked, according to a suit filed in the Middle District of Florida. Since at least March 13, 2012, Caring First, […]
As one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States, home health care is teeming with activity — from acquisitions and partnerships to new leadership appointments and promotions. Here’s the latest news buzzing around the industry: Hometown Home Health & Hospice Expanding Fleet in Central Michigan Hometown Home Health & Hospice is expanding and upgrading […]
Indianapolis-based United Home Healthcare, Inc. and B&L Personal Services, Inc. — known collectively as United, and owned and operated by Byron and Laura Harris — have settled charges that they were billing for services they didn’t provide. The civil settlement, announced by Josh J. Minkler, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, will result in […]
As one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States, home health care is teeming with activity — from acquisitions and partnerships to new leadership appointments and promotions. Here’s the latest news buzzing around the industry: Home Care Institute and iTacit Healthcare Announce Strategic Partnership Boston-based iTacit Healthcare and Johns Creek, Georgia-based Home Care Institute […]
In case you missed it, here are the top headlines grabbing readers’ attention this week, plus some other notable stories from around the web that caught our eye here at HHCN: Home Health Providers Nabbed in Historic, $712 Million Fraud Takedown — In an action that’s been deemed the “largest criminal health care fraud takedown” in the […]
A Mechanicsburg, Pa., woman who previously faced 70 criminal charges has pleaded guilty to just three charges in connection with a $1 million-plus health care fraud case involving Vision Healthcare Services Inc., a medical staffing and home health care company, according to reports by PennLive. Rose Umana, the midstate agency owner, pleaded guilty to […]
As one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States, home health care is teeming with activity — from acquisitions and partnerships to new leadership appointments and promotions. Here’s the latest news buzzing around the industry: Medalogix Partners with Homecare Homebase Nashville-based health care analytics company Medalogix announced today its new partnership with Homecare Homebase, […]
In an action that’s been deemed the “largest criminal health care fraud takedown” in the Department of Justice’s history, 243 individuals — including home health care providers — have been charged for their participation in schemes involving approximately $712 million in false billings. The defendants are charged with various health care fraud-related crimes, including conspiracy […]
A week after gaining support from White House hopeful Hillary Clinton, home care workers boasted another win in their “Fight for $15” on Tuesday. That day, Los Angeles County supervisors voted to raise the wage of about 140,000 home health care workers paid through a state program partially funded by the county, according to a report […]
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