The Medicare CY2026 rate proposed rule created a thunderstorm of anxiety across the home health industry. Some larger providers said that they anticipated their organizations would be largely immune from the rule’s effects – but only one reported that they anticipated growth opportunities if the final rule resembles the proposed one. With a proposed cut that […]
The home-based care industry is plagued by regulatory, administrative and staffing challenges, among others. However, the most acute challenge facing providers, according to Luke Rutledge, president of Homecare Homebase, is the rapid rise of Medicare Advantage (MA). MA has become the primary payer source for home-based care services, according to Homecare Homebase data. To persist […]
Following the federal government shutdown last week, gridlock in Washington, D.C. continues to complicate care delivery for the home-based care industry. With this top of mind, home-based care providers are sounding off about the government shutdown’s implications for the industry. The loss of telehealth flexibilities has received significant attention from home-based care leaders, but they […]
Dave Totaro — chief government affairs officer of Bayada Home Health Care and president and executive director of Hearts for Home Care — plans to retire from these roles at the end of the year. “I had a mentor, who told me the most important thing in your career is timing,” Totaro told Home Health […]
Home health providers are transforming patient care by incorporating specialized home health care initiatives, from pediatric support to dermatology and dental services. These innovative approaches aim to enhance safety, expand access and address workforce shortages, underscoring the evolving landscape of health care delivery in the home. Despite manifold benefits for patients and bottom-line benefits, regulatory […]
Major health insurers have increasingly integrated care provider entities into their portfolios, including home-based care offerings – and are using their provider arms to inflate care prices and evade federal regulations. Payviders, which include the likes of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), Elevance Health (NYSE: ELV) and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), often utilize a loophole that […]
The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey is a vital tool for measuring home health patient experiences. However, these surveys are often complex and can be unreliable feedback methods because of low patient response rates. While home health providers, especially smaller organizations, may struggle to implement and leverage CAHPS data, survey results […]
Pennant closes UnitedHealth, Amedisys deal The Pennant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PNTG) closed on its acquisition of home health, hospice and personal care agencies divested as part of UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) acquisition of Amedisys on Wednesday. On Thursday, the company announced that it completed the deal, which included 54 locations in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama, […]
From contract losses to financial decline in certain segments, the leaders at Modivcare Inc. (Nasdaq: MODV) haven’t shied away from detailing the various headwinds negatively impacting the company in recent years. Then, in August, Modivcare revealed that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Over the years, the health care sector has seen a spike in […]
In a year of uncertainty surrounding Medicaid, Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAH) has reached what CEO Jeff Shaner refers to as “rate clarity.” Specifically, Aveanna achieved 11 state rate increases and two federal rate wins in 2025. Shaner explained the company has been largely insulated from changes to Medicaid because of the population it […]
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