It would be silly to have an argument over whether value-based care is a good principle. That’s unless, of course, you had to parse out what exactly each individual or organization meant when they referred to value-based care. No one would argue – or should argue – that making the health care system more focused […]
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has been vocal about its plan to develop its health care services capabilities in three phases. The first phase is building the capabilities. The second phase includes enhancements to align its capabilities with value-based principles, and the third is integrating these capabilities in select local markets. With the divestiture of its […]
The right partnership can be a powerful tool for businesses looking to expand their service offerings, enhance their internal operations or even gain an edge over competitors. Over the years, home care providers have gone beyond just forming relationships with industry peers. These collaborations have yielded a significant return on investment (ROI) for agencies. In […]
Staffing is almost ubiquitously considered the toughest challenge in both home health and home care. A parallel issue that is often considered far less, however, is turnover among executives at the companies that make up the space. It’s not completely clear whether the trend came to fruition due to COVID-19 itself, or whether it was […]
With more eyes than ever on home-based care, there are a number of legislative and regulatory developments that will be critical for providers to stay on top of. For providers like Help at Home, which is working in the Medicaid space along with private pay, the short-term gains have been apparent. “If you took what’s […]
One of the larger home care organizations in the U.S., Help at Home, has made a significant leap in expanding its reach. The company announced last week that it’s entering into New York – a state it had previously not been in – with the acquisitions of Edison Home Health Care and Preferred Home Care of […]
A month after Right at Home announced that Brian Petranick resigned from his long-held position as president and CEO, the company appointed Margaret Haynes — formerly the COO — to the role. “I’m really humbled by the fact that I have the opportunity now to serve as the CEO and president of Right at Home,” […]
The home-based care technology company Honor on Wednesday unveiled “Honor Expert,” an online tool designed to be the liaison between seniors, their families and aging-related solutions. The goal: to be a “one-stop shop” for seniors looking for a variety of services, including home-based care. Honor Expert already has 14 national partners, including Amazon Business, Best […]
As workforce shortages remain a challenge for home-based care providers, industry stakeholders are finding that combating the issue in a myriad of ways is the best route. “We consider [workforce] the No. 1 priority in home care and hospice,” Bill Dombi, president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), said during a […]
Home-based care has taken on a more prominent role in the broader health care continuum, but there are still challenges bubbling underneath the surface. One of these challenges is a lack of payer equity, John Kunysz, president and CEO of Intrepid USA Healthcare Services, said last month at Home Health Care News’ Capital+Strategy conference. “I […]
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