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The most recent news, announcements, and regulatory updates for home health, hospice, and supportive care at home
MedPAC Comments on CY 2026
by Kristin Rowan, Editor MedPAC makes recommendations to Congress and HHS on issues affecting the Medicare program. The March report for 2025 includes recommendations for hospice, home health, and SNFs, in addition to in-patient and out-patient...
Dementia Care Model Test
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts: PocketRNWilliam LeinerChief Operating Officerwill.leiner@pocketrn.comDaughterhoodBecca Dittrichbecca@daughterhood.orgGuiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, a Centers...
Alliance Statement on Congressional Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts: Tom Threlkeld 202-547-7424 EmailElyssa Katz 571-281-0220 EmailALEXANDRIA, VA and WASHINGTON, DC, March 5, 2025 - The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) released the following statement regarding...
More Violence in Care at Home
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.Violence in Care at Home Continues... Sadly, but not surprisingly, the violence against field staff caring for patients in their homes continues. Here’s a recent example:On February 28, 2025, a hospice nurse in Texas was...
HIPAA Compliance in Communication
by Devin Paulin, SkyscapeNearly 44% of the global population (3.5 billion people) rely on messaging apps to communicate. Unfortunately, available consumer SMS, text, and even “secure” messaging apps like WhatsApp, Apple Message, or Google Messages...
Underlying Causes of Health Issues
by Kristin Rowan, EditorUnderlying causes of health issues are common. Not all health issues come directly from infections, medical conditions, or genetics. Lifestyle, environmental factors, and social determinants can cause and/or increase the...
Alliance Member Testifies Before Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts: Elyssa Katz571-281-0220 Tom Threlkeld202-547-7424 communications@allianceforcareathome.orgWays & Means Health Subcommittee Hearing on “After the Hospital: Ensuring Access...
Nursing Facility Compliance Guidance
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.In November of 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued revised “Nursing Facility Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance.” This guidance...
ATA Applauds Telehealth Inclusion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Gina Cella781-799-3137gcella@americantelemed.orgWASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 8, 2025 – ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, today praised Congress for...
Update on Public Participation in Rule Making
by Kristin Rowan, EditorLast week, we reached out to some of our contacts for responses to this change.Former President of NAHC and current Senior Counsel at Arnall Golden Gregory Bill Dombi said:It is difficult to discern the impact of the...
Humana Thyme Agreement
by Kristin Rowan, EditorCancer is one of the highest leading causes of death in the United States, second only to heart disease. The challenges for cancer patients are not only physical, but emotional and financial as well. The consequences of...
Prior Authorization Requirement Removed by UnitedHealthcare
by Kristin Rowan, EditorPrior authorization requirements can be cumbersome, delaying or even preventing care in some cases. Patients who need prior authorization to get he care they need also generally have form after form to fill out or to have...
BREAKING NEWS: Kennedy Rescinds Public Participation in Rule Making
by Kristin Rowan, EditorThe Administrative Procedure Act (APA) requires that an agency public a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register; allow sufficient time for public participation via written data, views, or arguments; and then...
Agency Management System for Fractional Home Care
by Tim Rowan, Editor EmeritusThere is a growing service sector within Home Care to provide in-home care to seniors living in Independent Living and Assisted Living facilities. We described the basics of the way it works in last week's interview...
