During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, several new at-home care models were thrust into the spotlight. One of the models — skilled nursing facility care at home, or SNF-at-home — gained a lot of attention as traditional SNFs struggled. Enthusiasm for that model has since waned, especially in comparison to others, like hospital at […]
Everyone in the home-based care world hears that Medicare Advantage is becoming the dominant payer. But that’s not always true in certain regions, states or counties. It’s just not always clear how starkly MA is being favored over fee-for-service Medicare. Over the next five years, more than half of Medicare beneficiaries are projected to be […]
Some stories are able to make a big splash instantly, while some are more of a slow burn, taking time to attract the attention of readers. While the former has already received some much deserved fanfare, Home Health Care News wanted to take the time to shine the spotlight on the latter. These stories are […]
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 […]
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. […]
Home-based care providers are regularly touting their ability to establish and cultivate organizational culture. One of the ways to do that is to create clear paths for employees at all levels to be promoted. “Agencies — especially in home care and hospice — want to create a culture that they want to be known for,” […]
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