The House of Representatives passed a budget bill on Tuesday that, if passed, would create a challenging rate environment and additional administrative burden, among other dangers, for home-based care providers. The bill includes an estimated $698 billion budget cut to federal Medicaid subsidies over a decade and an estimated $45 billion cut to Medicare spending […]
New York’s transition to a single fiscal intermediary for its self-directed home care program has been delayed yet again. On Tuesday, a federal judge extended the deadline for caregivers to complete registration with Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) to June 20. PPL is the New York State Department of Health’s chosen single fiscal intermediary for its […]
Immediate jeopardy (IJ) is the most serious regulatory citation a home-based care provider can receive. It’s not reserved for problematic providers — even the best can find themselves under IJ scrutiny. The right approach can mean the difference between recovery and disaster, experts told Home Health Care News. By responding quickly, engaging the right advisors […]
The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will go to mediation on Aug. 18. The DOJ sued the two companies starting in November of last year to block the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum from acquiring Amedisys due to antitrust concerns. The case will now go […]
In addition to providing excellent patient care, home-based care providers must be well-versed in matters of public policy, according to Dr. Steven Landers, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home. Changing regulations and workforce shortages have created a churning undercurrent of risk in both the home health and hospice industries, Landers said. In […]
Dr. Mehmet Oz will lead the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate on Thursday. At CMS, Oz will oversee Medicare and Medicaid, the home health industry’s biggest payers. The Senate voted to confirm on Thursday along party lines — 53 to 45. During a confirmation hearing […]
More than 400,000 seniors and medically fragile individuals in Pennsylvania rely on home care – but caregivers and nurses are leaving the industry at an alarming rate to work in neighboring states or settings that offer more competitive wages. The Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) attributes this trend to the state’s average reimbursement rate for these […]
Tax, immigration and diversity, equity and inclusion policies are some of the top-of-mind regulatory concerns for home health agencies in 2025. The first 60 days of the Trump Administration and their impact on the home health care industry were highlighted during a webinar hosted by the Polsinelli Law Firm on Thursday. National Alliance for Care […]
A proposed rule by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) could impede timely access to medications for patients, according to members of the home health community. The DEA proposed a rule in the final days of the Biden administration that could change the game for prescribing controlled substances via telehealth, including some common hospice medications. […]
As the demand for home-based care continues to rise amid a nationwide shortage of caregivers, self-direction programs are emerging as a vital solution. These programs empower individuals to choose their own caregivers, addressing unique cultural needs and fostering personal connections that enhance mental well-being and the quality of care. While controversy continues to swirl in […]
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