New home health spending projections bode well for the industry, a segment expected to see among the highest forecasted growth on a percentage basis. Each year, the actuarial office at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) creates a … Continue Reading
No matter where your home care or hospice organization is located, you face the possibility of natural disasters that would require moving patients under your care. The Emergency Preparedness Rule, which went into effect in November 2017, aims to ensure … Continue Reading
A new study underscores a link between demographic and income disparities and hospital readmissions, important findings for the home care industry as it moves toward value-based purchasing. “Association Between Race, Neighborhood, and Medicaid Enrollment and Outcomes in Medicare Home Health … Continue Reading
Nurses aren’t afraid to speak their minds. They’re accustomed to advocating for their patients so they can provide the best care possible. And nurses are not afraid to speak up about workplace conditions, either, including the technology they use to … Continue Reading
You’ve probably read the statistic that 10,000 Americans are retiring daily. But you might not be aware that Americans are sicker at the time of retirement than previous generations, which underscores the need for home health services. In fact, the … Continue Reading
