Home-based care leaders are gaining some gusto. They are at the helm of the organizations that should, theoretically, be the beneficiaries of an overload of demand over the next decade. In the past, providers have pleaded for a “seat at the table” in the health care continuum. But, to a certain extent, they now hold […]
New Day Healthcare has made Jeff Bonham its senior leadership executive and operations project specialist. He will head up the company’s strategic initiatives around Medicare Advantage (MA), and a virtual home health model to support MA business. “Bringing Jeff on board is a huge lift for New Day as we continue to ‘Burn the Ships’ […]
The following is an op-ed submitted by: Ken Albert, CEO, Andwell Health Partners; David Causby, CEO, Gentiva; Marcylle Combs, CEO, MAC Legacy; Brent Korte, CEO, Frontpoint Health; John Olajide, CEO, Axxess; Billy Simione, Managing Principal, SimiTree; Jennifer Sheets, the former CEO of Interim HealthCare; Susan Ponder-Stansel, CEO, Alivia Care; David Totaro, Chief Government Affairs Officer, […]
Home health providers — and other long-term and post-acute care organizations — haven’t kept pace with other care settings when it comes to interoperability. That’s according to a recent report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Overall, the report found that 80% home health organizations and nursing homes are implementing […]
Elevance Health to acquire infusion provider Paragon Healthcare Elevance Health (NYSE: ELV) announced that it has plans to acquire the infusions services company Paragon Healthcare. The acquisition opens up the opportunity for Elevance members to receive more in-home care. “The acquisition of Paragon Healthcare will deepen our capabilities around providing affordable, convenient access to specialty […]
It’s been almost a month since the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2024 home health payment rule, and providers and industry stakeholders are still critical of the federal agency’s misconceptions about home health. With cuts coming, operators must lean on mitigation strategies to prepare. That’s one key takeaway from […]
Any day now, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will release the 2024 home health final payment rule. In anticipation, home health providers and advocates have been appealing to Congress, educating, calling to action on social media and more. All of these efforts are the final push from an industry that has been […]
This article is sponsored by Axxess. This article is based on a Home Health Care News discussion with Lucas O’Connell, VP of Operations at AssuranceSD, Francesca Rinaldo, head of clinical strategy for home care at Sharecare, and Christina Andrews, senior director of professional services at Axxess. This discussion took place on August 30, 2023 during […]
Home-based care providers continue to look toward technology to address workforce issues. While there’s no silver bullet, those providers are gaining traction. One of the companies that believes it is uncovering new ways to optimize care through technology is Atlanta-based Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR). “One of the things that we leverage our technology for at CareLinx […]
It’s easy for home health agencies to point the finger at the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for slashing reimbursement rates. However, some argue that agencies also should take a close look in the mirror, with a point of reflection being around cost reporting. “These cuts that we’re getting — and the […]
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