Why Rush, HCCI Are Bringing Back the Doctor House Call

The idea of a doctor entering the home to treat a patient, a type of medical visit otherwise known as a “house call,” may bring to mind television sitcoms of yesteryear rather than the current health care landscape. But as the COVID-19 emergency continues and more people start to embrace home-based care, there’s a case […]

Addus Promotes Bickham to President; WelbeHealth Names New CMO

Addus COO lands promotion Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) has promoted Brad Bickham to the role of president and chief operating officer. Frisco, Texas-based Addus provides personal care, home health and hospice services to about 44,000 consumers, through 212 locations in 22 states. Bickham’s promotion was internal. He first joined Addus in 2017, previously serving […]

Institutions Partner Up On Home-Based Care Training Program

With the mounting shortage of home caregivers, one organization is aiming to train thousands more workers to meet the growing demand for in-home care services. The Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI), a non-profit organization working to advance home health care nationwide, estimates there are only 1,000 providers in the U.S. making the majority of home-based primary care visits. With […]