How Personalized Health Care Is Changing The Role Of Home Care Providers

Personal home care providers have begun to ditch blanket approaches, instead opting for more patient-by-patient specificity. Going further to meet individual client needs enables home care to make a greater impact, while also increasing client satisfaction. “One of my favorite geriatricians once said, ‘If you’ve seen one senior patient, you’ve seen one senior patient,’” Senior […]

Discrepancies In Home Health Enrollment Data Raise Red Flags In Congressional Hearing

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra fielded questions in a House Ways & Means committee hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, a few of which were pointed at concerns around potential fraud in home health. Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) grilled the secretary about an apparent lack of progress on curbing certifications […]

Buyers Plan To Be More Acquisitive In Home Health, Personal Care In 2024

A significant majority of buyers are planning to be more acquisitive in the home-based care space compared to 2023. However, the success in that endeavor hinges on three key factors: quality deal flow, capital markets and regulatory developments. That’s according to a new survey conducted by M&A advisory firm Mertz Taggart, which interviewed 51 of […]

How Home Care Providers Build Out Successful Training Programs

Building a successful and sustainable caregiver training program in personal home care demands meticulous planning and execution. From defining leadership responsibilities to establishing a comprehensive training schedule, every aspect plays a pivotal role in shaping the program’s effectiveness. Strong training programs and ongoing education also go a long way in retaining caregivers in an industry […]

The Benefits Of Integrating Palliative Care Into Home-Based Care Programs

Navigating new service lines can be daunting, especially when integrating palliative care into existing service lines. Yet, as some providers can attest, embracing change can also yield significant benefits. Their experiences underscore the importance of finding advocates within partner organizations and embracing patient-centered models. While the journey towards palliative care integration may be slow for […]

OIG Report Highlights Personal Care’s Outsized Role In Medicaid Fraud

As at-home care has increasingly become a more popular model for health care, a significant portion of fraud convictions over the last 10 years have involved personal care services attendants. Between 2014 and 2023, personal care services accounted for at least 34% of fraud convictions in some years and as much as 48% in other […]

The Identity Dilemma: Navigating Rebranding Decisions In Home Health M&A

After the ink dries following a transaction in the home-based care space, the question of whether to rebrand newly acquired locations sparks an interesting consideration. While some companies swiftly integrate acquired businesses into their brand and splash their logo, marketing materials and likeness on the newly acquired assets, others opt to maintain the selling company’s […]

How The Continuum Wins With Home-Based Primary Care

By breaking down barriers between patients and at-home primary care, the whole continuum wins. Case in point, Patina Health has a specific strategy when it comes to delivering at-home primary care. Targeting and taking care of adults 65 and older is at the core of Patina Health’s mission as they try to take advantage of […]