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 […]
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. […]
Questions always abound when a new presidential administration comes in, but Republicans’ focus on cost-cutting hold potential for home-based care — if providers can advocate for themselves in Washington. Though uncertainties abound when it comes to the Trump administration’s approach to health care, many notable policies have been implemented during Republican administrations. From the establishment […]
The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (PQHH) will shut down effective March 1. The PQHH board of directors will join efforts with the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) to create a stronger and unified voice for the industry. By collaborating with the Alliance, the PQHH board aims to enhance advocacy on public […]
For the second consecutive year, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has issued a draft recommendation advising Congress to reduce Medicare payments to home health agencies by 7% beginning in 2026. During its December meeting, MedPAC discussed the adequacy of Medicare payments across various provider settings and reviewed its draft recommendations to Congress regarding payment […]
On Nov. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final home health payment rule for 2025, updating Medicare policies and rates for home health agencies. But while the payment-related information grabbed headlines, there are plenty of other changes to home health care within the rule that providers should be paying attention […]
The National Alliance for Care at Home’s (the Alliance) leadership team is rounding into form. Sherl Brand – who has significant leadership experience in provider, association and third-party roles – is set to become the next COO. Brand will begin her new position in the middle of January. She will become the first COO of […]
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) have announced the launch of a new national organization with the unveiling of a name, logo and website. The two organizations had already merged – and named a new leader – but had not yet announced a […]
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