In years to come, cross-continuum collaboration and the formation of integrated care delivery models that keep people away from hospitals will be the main catalysts for lowering U.S. health care spending. For senior housing, assisted living and independent living providers, in particular, that makes establishing relationships with home- and community-based partners all the more important. […]
Functional impairment is, perhaps, far more costly to the U.S. health care system than previously thought. Functional impairment is broadly defined as a condition or status that interferes with one or more basic life activities, such as bathing, eating or dressing. To help carry out these activities, individuals living with functional impairments often turn to […]
Health plans big and small have recognized the value home-based care providers bring to the table in terms of avoiding costly hospital readmissions and supporting America’s seniors as they age in place. But forging initial relationships with insurers — especially top Medicare Advantage (MA) players, such as UnitedHealthcare (NYSE: UNH), Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and […]
Home care providers are juiced up over the promise of Medicare Advantage plans taking on non-skilled in-home supports as a supplemental benefit, but the opportunity may be smaller than some think. Not only will home care providers likely not see significant changes to MA plans in 2019, but the next few years could be a […]
Investors were bullish on home care on Tuesday, following news that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans would officially be allowed to cover non-skilled home care services starting in 2019. Care providers were excited as well, making the case that they are well-positioned to seize this opportunity, even as they are trying to determine its scope. The […]
As growth in the 85-plus population begins to accelerate in 2020, pressure only will mount to break down siloes in post-acute and senior care. Smart senior housing providers and investors already should start looking at Medicare-certified home care companies as valuable allies, according to research findings from Anne Tumlinson Innovations and the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing […]
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