On Thursday, lawmakers introduced a bill that, if passed, would guarantee federal minimum wage and overtime protections for home care workers. This would effectively kill the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposal to reinstate the companionship exemption – which the lawmakers who introduced the bill called an “injustice.” The exemption has caused some division within […]
One of my favorite parts of being HHCN’s associate editor is guiding our HHCN+ content – the stories and resources that our team invests the most time in and that feature some of the most expert voices in the home-based care industry. In this week’s HHCN+ Update, I’ll review the top stories and takeaways from […]
Last week, Sue Chapman Moss, Kunu Kaushal and Bill Gammie were featured on the latest episode of HHCN+ TALKS, Home Health Care News’ live interview series for HHCN+ subscribers. Throughout the episode, these leaders — representing Bayada Home Health Care, Senior Solutions and Kaiser Permanente — told me all about the various ways their organizations […]
Now more than ever, home-based care providers are exploring and engaging in value-based care opportunities. This means that providers are going beyond just “chasing contracts,” but instead, aligning on shared goals around outcomes and savings with payer partners. For the latest episode of HHCN+ TALKS, Home Health Care News connected with Sue Chapman Moss, managing […]
In the face of fluctuating regulations, including Medicaid budget cuts and the proposed companionship exemption, home care providers are taking action to improve efficiency and educate lawmakers. Medicaid reimbursement rates play a pivotal role in shaping how home care providers sustain their businesses and manage investments – including decisions around overtime pay – according to […]
The role of personal home care in the healthcare continuum has always been critical. But providers are evolving their business models and seizing new opportunities at an accelerated rate as they prepare for a future defined by value-based models. At Home Health Care News’ FUTURE conference last week, my main takeaway from personal home care […]
