The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) nursing home staffing proposal has been a dark cloud over the industry. Some believe it could spell trouble for home health care as well. In September, CMS released a proposal that would require nursing homes to implement a minimum staffing standard, if finalized. The proposal introduces a […]
The number of high-quality Medicare-certified home health agencies has gone down slightly over the years, according to data from the recently released 2023 Home Care Chartbook from the Research Institute for Home Care (RIHC). The chartbook is an annual overview of the home health landscape. “A lot of what we know hasn’t really changed for […]
As a home-based care provider, Nascentia Health was already well-versed in delivering care outside of brick-and-mortar settings. Armed with this experience, the company teamed up with a partner to offer hospital-level care in the home. In 2022, Nascentia Health partnered with its local state hospital and formed a hospital-at-home program made possible by the Centers […]
Regulatory headwinds and other industry challenges haven’t stopped Visiting Nurse Health System from beefing up its toolbox and sharpening existing tools. The Atlanta-based Visiting Nurse Health System provides a variety of home-based care services to over 7,000 patients across Atlanta. In order to push the organization forward, there has been a focus on leveraging partnerships […]
Over the years, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has been vocal about prioritizing value-based care. On Wednesday, it released its annual “Value-Based Care Report,” which affirms why its been crucial to the company’s Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries. Overall, MA members who are getting care through value-based arrangements received more time with their primary care physician. These […]
Many senior living operators have launched home care service lines over the last few years. Doing so is not easy. But if done correctly, it can unlock tremendous value from both a caregiver and client perspective. To that end, HomeCare Advocacy Network has made its name in the industry by helping senior living operators get […]
Enough time has passed since the CY 2024 home health payment rule was finalized for providers to dive into its details, mull them over and respond. Though the rule is more favorable than the proposal the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) first introduced in June, home health providers are not pleased with […]
To expand into new service lines or stand pat, that is the question. Some home-based care providers believe expansion is necessary, while others are doubling down on their current offerings. Choice Health at Home is a provider that falls into the former category. The Tyler, Texas-based Choice Health at Home is a home health, hospice, […]
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (Nasdaq: AVAH) is still facing headwinds brought on by a difficult labor environment. Its leaders said that has been one of the key challenges the company has faced on its road to growth. “Our business model offers a preferred work setting that is mission driven, providing a deep sense of purpose for […]
The Pennant Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PNTG) leaders believe that they’re in the middle of a constantly changing home health market. They also believe it’s an environment the company can survive and thrive in based on its operating model. “Our model enables us to adapt and respond to changing circumstances and market needs on a macro […]