‘No Two States Are Alike’: The Home Care Industry’s Road To Standardization

For years, many industry advocates have pushed for more standardization across home care. Home care licensure is largely seen as one of the main avenues to industry standardization. Though the majority of states in the country require home care businesses to have some form of licensure, the stipulations are different depending on the state. “It […]

Lawmakers Introduce Bill Focused On Strengthening Direct Care Workforce, Resources For Family Caregivers

A group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that not only focuses on improving conditions for professional caregivers, but family caregivers as well. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) — Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging — joined seven other senators in introducing the Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers […]

MA Plans Prioritizing Social Isolation Offer Partnership Opportunities for Home Care

Social isolation is a significant detriment to health and has become a prime area of focus for most Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. As home care providers increasingly seek out MA opportunities, they’re poised to help mitigate America’s senior loneliness epidemic. Throughout 2020, the COVID-19 emergency has placed a spotlight on the unique ways that seniors […]

Wellspring Personal Care’s Medical Director: COVID-19 Changes Caregiving Forever

In response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) has launched a COVID-19 medical advisory council to help its members navigate the pandemic. While home health providers and other health care organizations have received support from state and federal policymakers, non-medical home care organizations have largely been left to fend […]

HCAOA Names Home Helpers CEO as Board President; CMS Chief Medical Officer Leaves for Humana

HCAOA elects new board president The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) has elected Emma Dickison as the new president of its board of directors. Washington, D.C.-based HCAOA represents nearly 3,000 companies that employ more than 500,000 caregivers. Dickison brings her background as CEO of Home Helpers Home Care — a company she’s been with […]