Home Health Media Clips
Thursday, February 14, 2019
California’s New ‘Master Plan on Aging’ Targeting Home Care, Alzheimer’s
Home Health Care News
'Medicare for All' could get first House hearing in March
Poliitico
Dems Push Bill That Allows Use Of ACA Subsidies To Buy Into Medicare
Inside Health Policy
Don’t destabilize Connecticut’s home care services
CT MIrror
Home Health Media Clips
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Senate Lawmakers Introduce New Legislation Urging Evidence-Based PDGM Changes
Home Health Care News
PQHH & NAHC Quoted
Legislation Introduced to Improve Home Health Behavioral-Based Payments
Home Care Magazine
PQHH & NAHC Statement
Medicare, Medicaid Best Private Plans for Containing Health Costs
Health Payer Intelligence
Voter Support for ‘Medicare for All’ Tumbles in New Year
Morning Consult
Telemedicine Extends Palliative Care to the Outpatient Setting
mHealthIntelligence
Home Health Media Clips
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Home Health Leaders Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Strengthen Medicare Home Health Reforms
PQHH/NAHC Press Release
CMS Proposes Rules to Improve Data Sharing Between Health Care Providers, Insurers
Home Health Care News
Doctors at a Distance Could Treat More Online Under Trump Plan
Bloomberg
CMS Unveils Interoperability Proposals For Plans, Providers
Inside Health Policy
Pilot Program May Help More Seniors Receive Proper Home Health Care
Home Care Daily
Revised single-payer health plan includes long-term and home health care
North Country Public Radio (NY)
Home Health Media Clips
Monday, February 11, 2019
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Insurance Coverage for Remote Patient Monitoring
National Law Review
Republicans can’t wait to debate 'Medicare for all'
Politico
Democratic White House hopeful hits Medicare for all as 'bad opening offer'
The Hill
Hospital Mergers Improve Health? Evidence Shows the Opposite
New York Times
DOJ Announces More Than $21M in Home Health Fraud, Kickback Schemes
Home Health Care News
Michigan's dangerous home health aide shortage
News 25
Home Health Media Clips
Friday, February 8, 2019
Rural Hospitals Call For Reduced Regulation, Fewer Medicare Cuts
Inside Health Policy
Trump’s health policies will provide $45B in annual benefit, White House economists claim
Politico
Obamacare Fixes, ‘Medicare for All’ Up Next for House Democrats
Bloomberg BNA
New Medicare for All draft bill sets a global budget model
Modern Healthcare
5 Ways to Create an Ideal First Day for Home Care Hires
Home Health Care News
Healthy info exchange between providers found to cut readmissions
McKnights
Home Health Media Clips
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Senators Seek Surprise Billing Compromise Between Plans, Providers
Inside Health Policy
2020 Dems walk fine line with support for ‘Medicare for all’
The Hill
One of Michigan's most in-demand industries pays just $10 an hour
Lansing State Journal
Health Organizations May Be Outsourcing More in Home Care Support Services
Home Care Daily
Home Health Media Clips
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
6 Healthcare Topics To Watch In Trump's State Of The Union
Health Leaders Media
Home Health Care Agencies Threatened as Wages Rise, Reimbursements Lag
Home Health Care News
Oregon Human Services in-home care still lags behind audit benchmarks, report says
Statesman Journal
Federal funding cuts threaten home health program for seniors
WCAX-TV (Vermont)
Why Respite Care Remains Important Part of Home Care Agencies’ Service Mix
Home Health Care News
Home Health Provider Moratorium Lifted
Home Care Magazine
Home Health Media Clips
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
CMS Lifts Moratoria on Home Health After 5 Years
Home Health Care News
Verma Touts Burden Reduction, Says Agency Will Seek More Feedback
Inside Health Policy
Industry Voices—3 ways healthcare providers can take advantage of CMS’ reduced burdens
Fierce Healthcare
$3 billion is needed to address California's doctor shortage, task force says
LA Times
Hospital price growth driving healthcare spending
Modern Healthcare
Among 2020 Democrats, a debate over ‘Medicare-for-all’
Associated Press
Home Heath Media Clips
Monday, February 4, 2016
Home Health Care Creating Savings Under CJR Model
Home Health Care News
Health-Care Costs to Get Trump Shout-Out as Seniors Seek Relief
Bloomberg Government
Plans, Medicare Advocates Concerned By Timeline Of VBID Expansion
Inside Health Policy
As Democrats Talk Single Payer, Private Medicare Advantage Soars
Forbes
Home Health Media Clips
Thursday, January 31, 2019
CMS Outlines Further Expansion of Medicare Advantage Benefits for In-Home Services, the Chronically Ill
Home Health Care News
CMS proposes modest pay increase for Medicare Advantage, benefits for chronically ill
Politico
CMS Details Supplemental Benefits For Chronically Ill Enrollees in 2020
Inside Health Policy
MA Plans Expected To See 1.6 Percent Pay Bump In 2020
Inside Health Policy
Bloomberg BNA
Court Ruling Goes Against Pro-Home Health Provider Medicare Recoupment Trend
Home Health Care News
Home-health nurse braves subzero wind chills for her patients
State Journal Register
More Companies Are Increasing Their Recognition of the Value Home Care May Bring to Health Care
Home Care Daily
Home Health Media Clips
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
LHC Group CEO: Traditional Home Health Model Must Evolve
Home Health Care News
How Home Health Agencies Can Prepare for, Fight PDGM
Home Health Care News
CBO: 2019 Will Be Tipping Point for Federal Spending Tied to Older Adults
Home Health Care News
Verma Says Demos For Rural Areas, Duals In the Pipeline
Inside Health Policy
With Government Open, ACA Suit Appeal Kicks Back In
Inside Health Policy
Verma: CMS value-based models could stretch beyond Medicare
Modern Healthcare
Aetna, Apple Roll Out New App to Track, Reward Healthy Behavior
Home Health Care News
Oregon Could Become the First State to Offer Universal Home Health Visits to New Parent
The Lund Report
3 Ways Home Health Care Providers Can Optimize Operations
Home Care
Home Health Media Clips
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Senior Living Providers Expect Disruption from Increase in At-Home Services
Home Health Care News
More Red States Ponder Jumping On Medicaid Expansion Bandwagon
Inside Health Policy
Why home health tech is capturing investment in 2019
Healthcare Dive
Caregiver Shortage Could Mean 7.8 Million Unfilled Jobs By 2026
Home Health Care News
CMS launches app to help seniors determine what Medicare covers
Modern Healthcare
Home Health Media Clips
Monday, January 28, 2019
Shifting ACO Rules Create Uncertainty for Home Health Agencies
Home Health Care News
Home Health Deal Value Spiked 64.5% in 2018
Home Health Care News
Health systems work to balance core operations with new ventures
Modern Healthcare
Analysis: Pulling Back Curtain On Hospital Prices Adds New Wrinkle In Cost Control
Kaiser Heath News
Peak of Health: When is home health appropriate?
Arizona Daily Sun
Home Health Media Clips
Friday, January 25, 2019
NAHC’s Dombi: Threat of Payment Cuts Can’t Be Ignored
Home Health Care News
U.S. Government's `Improper Payments' Almost $137 Billion: Chart
Bloomberg
Benefits of bundled payments turn on whether they are voluntary or mandatory: GAO
Fierce Healthcare
Health care industry group launches digital ads against 'Medicare for all'
The Hill
Home Health Media Clips
Thursday, January 24, 2019
MedPAC Calls for Up to $2 Billion in Home Health Cuts for 2020
Home Health Care News
Virtual Reality Helps In-Home Caregivers Experience Dementia, Dying
Home Health Care News
The Role of Health IT in Caring for Rural America
Healthcare Informatics
Single Payer Interest Increases On Capitol Hill, Among Public
Inside Health Policy
Shutdown Poses Risk to Health Care
Wall Street Journal
Home Health Media Clips
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
ACOs, Hospitals, Docs Ask For More Time To Join Revamped MSSP
Inside Health Policy
Poll Shows Majority Support for Medicare-for-All as 2020 Revs Up
Bloomberg BNA
Organizations Applaud Telehealth Proposal, Mixed On Network Adequacy
Inside Health Policy
Some of the Most Serious Concerns Seniors Have About Home Care Involve the Idea of ‘Strangers’ Helping
Home Care Daily
Home Health, Hospice Deals to Reach Record Numbers in 2019
Home Health Care News
Mark Heaney: Why Home Care Providers Need to Shake ‘Non-Skilled’ Label
Home Health Care News
Home Health Media Clips
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Trump Administration Could Violate Law by Not Cutting Medicare
Bloomberg BNA
Republican Rosters for House E&C Subcommittees Announced
Inside Health Policy
Technology May Be Advancing Home Care Options, Privacy Remains a Real and Serious Concern
Home Care Daily
CMS to Test Hospice Carve-In Under Medicare Advantage
Home Health Care News
Overcoming Barriers to Growth in Home-Based Palliative Care
Home Health Care News
Hospitals Stopped Readmitting So Many Medicare Patients. Did That Cost Lives?
New York Times
Home Health Media Clips
Friday, January 18, 2019
MedPAC Votes On 2020 Pay Recommendations
Inside Health Policy
Healthcare groups, hospitals tell president, Congress to end shutdown
Modern Healthcare
Transportation Services Help Home Care Forge Hospital Ties, Can Drive Revenue
Home Health Care News
4 Ways to Boost Home Care Around the World
Home Health Care News
State health agency ordered to reimburse home health providers
Austin American Statesman
Home Health Media Clips
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Demo For Home Health Services Stalls At OMB; Illinois Providers Prep
Inside Health Policy
Medicare Enrollment Ban Hastens Home Health Closures
Bloomberg BNA
House passes $12.1B disaster aid package tied to spending stopgap
Politico
Energy & Commerce Democrats Eye Market Stabilization Measures
Inside Health Policy
Apple Reportedly Talking Smart Watch, Senior Care with MA Plans
Home Health Care News
Home Health Media Clips
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
House rejects bill to reopen government through Feb. 1
Politico Pro
Eshoo, DeGette To Chair E&C Health, Oversight Subcommittees
Inside Health Policy
Walden Announces E&C Republican Committee Leadership
E&C Republicans
Republicans Add Three New Members to Ways and Means
Bloomberg BNA
Barr Open To Reconsidering DOJ Stance In Texas V. Azar
Inside Health Policy
Aetna, Heal Bring Doctor House Calls to Atlanta Market
Home Health Care News
Home Health Media Clips
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
House Democrats introduce two new short-term spending bills
Politico
How to Protect Against Home Care Clients, Caregivers Cutting Out Agencies
Home Health Care News
Home health care provides woman with independence
Gaston Gazette
Some In-Home Care Services in Maine Expanding to Support More Than Seniors and Disabled Adults
HomeCareDaily
Hospitals not adequately preparing patients for post-acute care, report finds
Healthcare Dive
Home Health Care Clips
Monday, January 14, 2019
Home-Based Program Reduces Senior Depression, Cuts Health Care Costs
Home Health Care News
How Home Health Agencies Can Use Virtual Care with Rural Patients
Electronic Health Reporter
Fifth Circuit Pauses ACA Suit Over Government Shutdown
Inside Health Policy
OMB: PAYGO Medicare Cuts ‘On Hold’ Due To Appropriations Lapse
Inside Health Policy
Home Health Condition of Payment Update
Home Care Magazine
Home Health Media Clips
Friday, January 11, 2019
NAACOS Asks CMS To Push Back Deadline For ACO Applications
Inside Health Policy
W&M Leaders Worry CMS Using CMMI To Rewrite Medicare Law
Inside Health Policy
New Senate Finance Members Pick Top Tax Priorities
Bloomberg BNA
Specialized At-Home Cancer Program Reflects Larger Health Care Trends
Home Health Care News
As Elderly Population Booms, Home Care Must Update
Futurity
Home Health Media Clips
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Ten Dem lawmakers added to House Ways and Means Committee
The Hill
Grassley: Finance Will Broach Medicare, Medicaid Improper Pay; Mergers
Inside Health Policy
‘Drive to Home,’ Medicare Changes Are Creating More Integrated Senior Care
Home Health Care News
Home Health Care Likely to See Booming Investment Interest in 2019
Home Health Care News
Virtual Home Health Care Assistant Debuts at Consumer Electronics Show
Signal
Symbolic House Obamacare vote draws few Republicans
Politico
Home Health Media Clips
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Home health, care management boom seen this year
Becker’s Hospital Review
Telemonitoring May Cut Costs, Not Hospital Admits, for Heart Patients
Home Health Care News
Telehealth Rules Must Protect Continuous Care, AAFP Tells CMS
American Academy of Family Physicians
CMS Restructures Medicare Shared Savings Program to Encourage Transition to Performance-based Risk
Lexology
New Congress Will Hold Historic Hearings On Expanding Social Security And Medicare
Forbes (Opinion)
House Dems Ask CBO To Study Single Payer As Precursor To Hearings
Inside Health Policy
Lawsuits, Congressional Oversight To Define 2019 ACA Policy Landscape
Inside Health Policy
Home Health Media Clips
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive
Nashville Public Radio/Kaiser Health News
Missouri Home Health Cuts Fall Short of Expectations
Home Health Care News
House GOP leaders fear support eroding for Trump’s shutdown fight
Politico
Study: Hospital readmissions reduction program success might have been overstated by more than half
Fierce Healthcare
Progressives Will Get Their Debate On Medicare For All — And Questions Abound
Huff Post
Home Health Media Clips
Monday, January 7, 2019
The Top Trends in Home Care for 2019
Home Health Care News
Say goodbye to siloed systems — How to streamline and optimize home healthcare
Becker’s Hospital Review
Blood Pressure, Baby’s Pulse, Sperm Potency: Home Health Devices Are Tracking More Than Ever
Wall Street Journal
December saw the most new healthcare hires in decades
Modern Healthcare
Rosen Joins Senate Health; Hassan, Cortez Masto Join Finance
Inside Health Policy
GOP Representatives Make Another Attempt To Repeal Obamacare
Inside Health Policy
Bundled Payments Save Money ‘Nearly Exclusively’ By Cutting Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing News
Home Health Media Clips
Friday, January 4, 2019
Home Care Agencies Crucial for Hospitals to Reduce Readmissions
Home Care Daily
Humana CEO: Home-Based Care, Social Determinants of Health ‘Most Impactful’ to Health Care System
Home Health Care News
Are Home Health Aides The New Turing Test For AI?
Forbes
Senate Finance, HELP, Aging Gain New GOP Members
Inside Health Policy
Home Health Media Clips
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Dissecting the Patient-Driven Groupings Model
Home Care Mag
Why the Department of Veterans Affairs is the Tesla of At-Home Care
Home Health Care News
Department of Labor Issues Opinion on Payment Plans For Home Health Aides
Home Health Care News
Amazon’s Exploration into Medical Services at Home May Raise Hopes
Home Care Daily
Divided government will pose an obstacle to lawmaking in 2019
Roll Call
Home Health Media Clips
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Bill Aimed at Improving Access to Home Care Moves Through NJ Legislation
Home Care Daily
Homewatch CareGivers Harnesses Private Equity Capital to Shine in Hyper-Competitive Market
Home Health Care News
Exploring the Senior Co-Housing Trend
U.S. News & World Report
One-floor living helps seniors 'age in place'
Reuters
Home Health Media Clips
Friday, December 21, 2018
Happy Holidays!
Home Health Executive Forecast for 2019: Obamacare, Consolidation and PDGM
Home Health Care News
Trump administration releases ACOs final rule
Politico
House Passes Bill That Delays, Repeals ACA Taxes
Inside Health Policy
Grassley Appoints New Finance Committee Health Policy Staff
Inside Health Policy
House Democrats Elect Neal, Pallone To Chair W&M, E&C Committees
Inside Health Policy
CMS Proposes Changes To Risk Adjustment In Medicare Advantage
Inside Health Policy
CMS wants to use more patient-specific data for Medicare Advantage payments
Modern Healthcare
Home Health Media Clips
Thursday, December 20, 2018
7-week spending stopgap extends health, EPA, immigration deadlines
Politico Pro
Home Health and Hospice Admissions, Utilization Continue To Rise
Home Health Care News
GOP Blocks Senate Dems’ Resolution To Intervene In TX ACA Case
Inside Health Policy
5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire Health System
Kaiser Health News
Federal agency to end Medicare funding to Health in Home Services in Denver
Denver Post
Home Health Media Clips
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
McConnell to introduce short-term funding bill to avert shutdown
Politico
Wyden raises conflict concerns over payments to HHS pain task force members
Politico
Opinion: Home care necessary in healthcare
Detroit News
Home Care Agencies Mobilize for Post-Holiday Referral Rush
Home Health Care News
Mobility is not an issue for everyone as they age
Reno Gazette Journal
Miami Home Health Fraud of $4.65M Yields 6-Year Prison Term
Bloomberg BNA
Home Health Media Clips
Tuesday, December 18, 2019
Amazon Reportedly Exploring At-Home Health Testing
Home Health Care News
Senate Approves Van Drew Bill to Expand Home Health Care Options
Insider NJ
GOP Senator Lamar Alexander Won't Run for Re-Election in 2020
Bloomberg BNA
16 Attorneys General Push Speedy Appeal of Obamacare Ruling
Bloomberg BNA
Home Health Media Clips
Monday, December 17, 2018
State Spotlight: Home Care Labor Battle, Controversial Advisory Group for Aides
Home Health Care News
Donated Items Can Help Elderly Who Rely on Home Health Care
Home Care Daily
5 Approaches To Improving Home Care Safety
Health Leaders Media
ACA ruling creates new anxieties for consumers and the health-care industry
The Washington Post
Trends in Postacute Care Spending Growth During the Medicare Spending Slowdown
Commonwealth Fund
Home Health Media Clips
Friday, December 14, 2018
Hospice Salaries Increase But Most Remain Lower Than in Home Health Care
Home Health Care News
Gov. Wolf appoints advisory group to improve home health care working conditions
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Home-care providers ask Supreme Court to overturn Minnesota labor law
Star Tribune
Take it from me, tweaks won't fix health care. Democrats should focus on Medicare for All.
USA Today
Home Health Media Clips
Thursday, December 13, 2018
NAHC: ‘Public Charge’ Immigration Proposal Would Hurt Home Care Workforce
Home Health Care News
Trump, Senate Priorities Aligned to Lower Health-Care Costs
Bloomberg BNA
HHS Asks For Input On HIPAA Changes To Push Coordinated Care
Inside Health Policy
Home Care Remains Seniors’ Preference, But Alternatives Gaining Steam
Home Health Care News
When It Comes to The Big Debate on ACOs, What Is “Big Enough” Savings?
Healthcare Informatics
Home Health Media Clips
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Ways & Means GOP Lays Out Medicare Red Tape Reduction Package
Inside Health Policy
Alexander Seeks Ways To Cut Healthcare Costs, Lower Premiums
Inside Health Policy
Incoming Dem chairman open to hearing on 'Medicare for all'
The Hill
Rucker Optimistic Upcoming ONC Rule Will Help Data Sharing
Inside Health Policy
As ACOs Face Change, Group Touts $2.7B Medicare Savings
Forbes
The Health 202: Trump administration poised to crack down on health providers that are trying to lower costs
The Washington Post
Facing Declining Census, Struggling SNFs Turn to Assisted Living, Home Health
Skilled Nursing News
Home Health Media Clips
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Brady Pushes Device, Insurance, Caddy Tax Delays In Year-End Package
Inside Health Policy
CMS Fails to Start Home Health Review Choice Demo as Scheduled
Home Health Care News
For many Minnesota seniors, there’s no place like home
Star Tribune
Could Elder Abuse Be a Bigger Problem Than First Thought?
Home Care Daily
What Role Can Telehealth Play in Senior Care?
U.S. News & World Report
Home Health Media Clips
Monday, December 10, 2018
MedPAC Considers Draft 2020 Pay Recs, New Hospital Value Model
Inside Health Policy
Wyden To CMS: Don’t Promote MA Over Traditional Medicare
Inside Health Policy
Home Health Spending Holds Steady As Overall Health Care Spending Slows
Home Health Care News
Healthcare made the most U.S. hires in November
Modern Healthcare
Home Heath Media Clips
Friday, December 07, 2018
Home Health Spending Holds Steady As Overall Health Care Spending Slows
Home Health Care News
Large Nonprofit MA Insurer Adds New Home Care Benefits, Seeks Agency Partners
Home Health Care News
Medicare cuts payments to nursing homes whose patients keep ending up in hospital
Wausau Pilot and Review
U.S. Health Spending Dipped Below Overall Economic Growth in 2017
Bloomberg BNA
Report: US health spending hits $3.5T but growth slows
Associated Press
Home Health Media Clips
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Immigrants Play Large Role in Combating Home Health Caregiver Shortage
Home Health Care News
Nurses, lawmakers plan to fight home health care cuts
Vermont Digger
Report: Savings from cuts to Missouri in-home care overblown
Miami Herald
Telehealth, Interoperability Recommendations Outlined in Administration’s Health Reform Report
Healthcare Informatics
Trump Team Back to Drawing Board on Health Care After Midterms
Bloomberg BNA
Administration: Price Transparency May Require Pivot From Insurance-Based Health Care
Inside Health Policy
NAACOS President Foresees “Shrinkage in Accountable Care Movement” Pending MSSP Final Rule
Healthcare Informatics
Achieving the ultimate healthcare outcome for your practice: value-based care
MedCity News
Home Health Media Clips
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Home Health Investigations Help OIG Recover $2.91 Billion in 2018
Home Health Care News
Azar Says Medicare Advantage May Soon Dominate Medicare, But Rejects Idea Of An MA-Buy In
Inside Health Policy
Trump Administration Rejects an Option to Buy Into Medicare
Bloomberg BNA
Gallup: Majority Believe Govt. Must Ensure Health Coverage, Not Run It
Inside Health Policy
Key Democrats Are Selling Medicare Buy-in Over Medicare for All
Bloomberg BNA
Home Health Media Clips
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
HHS Asks Congress To Push Site Neutral Pay, Make Telehealth Available
Inside Health Policy
Trump Administration Rolls Out Individual Market Reform Proposals
Inside Health Policy
White House urges states to repeal certificate-of-need laws
Modern Healthcare
Fewer hospitals earning Medicare bonuses under value-based purchasing
Modern Healthcare
Financial barriers still get in the way of telemedicine adoption
Modern Healthcare
New Avenues Opening to Combat Home Health Care Fraud
Home Care Daily
Senior Population, Demand for In-Home Care Growing in Low-Density Areas
Home Health Care News
Home Health Media Clips
Monday, December 3, 2018
Trump administration to release report on health care competition
Politico
Supreme Court To Hear Case On CMS’ Rulemaking Authority In January
Inside Health Policy
Officials Say HHS Not Afraid To Use Regs To Drive Data Sharing
Inside Health Policy
Medicare cuts payments to nursing homes whose patients keep ending up in hospital
News Medical
Home Care Companies Increase Use of Noncompetes, Other Contract Restrictions
Home Health Care News
Balancing expenditures between in-home, institutional long-term care key
Herald Palladium