‘All Options Are On The Table’: NAHC, NHPCO Form Joint Exploratory Committee

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) announced Wednesday that the two organizations have formed a joint exploratory committee. The aim of the committee is to determine how best to collaborate on some of the overlapping issues that are the focus of both organizations. […]

Cardinal Health, Signify Health Get Together For At-Home Care Collaboration

Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) has teamed up with Signify Health (NYSE:SGFY) to offer in-home clinical and medication management services. Recognizing that members don’t always take their medications as prescribed, the aim is to lower costs and address care gaps for over 2.3 million health plan members through the partnership. “Adding an in-home channel to our engagement […]

How Home Health Providers Can Prepare For The Survey Processes

It’s more important than ever for home health organizations to be ready for the survey process. In order to be prepared, providers will need to be armed with strategies that will help them come out on top. “Even the most prepared operations are blindsided by unexpected interpretations and requirements,” Lynn Smith, senior manager on the […]

Home-Based Cardiac Rehab Led To A 36% Lower Likelihood Of Death, Study Shows

Participating in home-based cardiac rehabilitation — following a heart attack or cardiac procedure — can help lower the possibility of death resulting from heart-related complications. Specifically, home-based cardiac rehabilitation led to a 36% decrease in death within four years of participation. That’s according to new research published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart […]

Enhabit’s ‘Swing Factors’ In 2023, According To Its Leaders

After seeing a 4% decline in traditional Medicare beneficiaries in the markets the company serves, Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) is working to build back up its home health fee-for-service business. That will start by working with referral sources and offering them a wide range of care services, according to Barb Jacobsmeyer, the president and CEO […]

Electronic Visit Verification’s Bumpy Rollout In Home-Based Care Continues

The state-by-state nationwide rollout of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) – mandated by the Cures Act – hasn’t been straightforward. Time and money has been invested into EVV in the home-based care world, and yet, in 2023, persistent confusion remains. “For personal care providers at this point in time, the deadline has passed,” HHAeXchange President Stephen […]