The marketplace for home health providers has become more complex as providers not only have to find and serve patients, but find and convince clinicians to work for them. To do that, staffing companies like connectRN are helping home health providers navigate these new challenges. “Home health agencies have to adapt to a world where […]
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In his first public-facing appearance since returning to the role of CEO at Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED), Paul Kusserow made the company’s focuses clear. In that vein, he also retired any speculation as to why he came back. “We haven’t hit and been predictable on earnings, so that’s the reason I’m back,” Kusserow said Tuesday […]
In order to aid home- and community-based services, states are increasing provider payments to stave off the effects of workforce shortages. Plenty of states have also increased self-directed and family caregiving opportunities for HCBS beneficiaries throughout the pandemic. Those are two of the main takeaways from a recent study done by the Kaiser Family Foundation […]
Amedisys names Scott Ginn COO Following the shocking news that Paul Kusserow would again take over the role of CEO at Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED), the company made another move last week to fill out its executive roles. Scott Ginn – EVP and CFO at Amedisys – has also been named acting chief operating officer, […]
The independent-contractor pendulum in home-based care could be swinging back in favor of pro-union policies. Providers should take note of potential changes coming down the pike. For instance, there are currently proposed changes that would have an impact on the test used to determine whether someone is an independent contractor or an employee. Those changes […]
The home health industry is at an inflection point. As any year comes to a close – especially 2022 – it’s one of the most interesting times to hear what executives are saying about their own companies and the industry at large. Luckily, earnings calls and investor presentations have allowed us insight into what is […]
Hourly pay rates for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at home health agencies increased nearly 10% from 2021 to 2022, while turnover rates fell slightly from last year. That’s according to the latest Home Care Salary & Benefits report from Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service. The Oakland, New Jersey-based company provides salary and benefits studies — […]
It’s easy to understand why many home health agencies today are focused on fighting and advocating against a significant cut to reimbursement rates. Regardless of those efforts, the possibility exists that a final rule — which may come any day now — will still include some type of cut that will be financially and operationally […]
More than half of home care agencies lack defined career paths and educational resources to support the advancement of their staff. At the same time, only half of organizations have an established professional development strategy, according to a new survey from Axxess and Home Health Care News. The survey involved 135 professionals who work for […]
Home-based care staffing shortages are more dire in certain parts of the country than others, a fact that could disrupt the home care and home health industries overall. The shortages in the South and Pacific Northwest are even more pronounced when factoring in the high percentage of seniors with self-care disabilities and other barriers to daily activities. […]
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