Latest News
The most recent news, announcements, and regulatory updates for home health, hospice, and supportive care at home
Mass Layoffs in HHS “Overhaul”
by Kristin Rowan, EditorHHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced more than 10,000 position cuts within the department this week. The layoffs impact employees at the FDA, the CDC, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and...
CDPAP Overhaul Under Scrutiny
by Kristin Rowan, EditorNew York State Department of Health issued a comprehensive plan to overhaul the state's Medicaid program. The state's program, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), allows patients to hire the caregiver of...
Relief for Providers
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.A judge in the Northern District of Texas recently decided that even the minimum penalties mandated under the False Claims Act (FCA) violate the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause [see U.S. ex rel. Taylor v....
HIS to HOPE
by Vicki Goodman, CRO at Curantis Solutions As a hospice nurse, I am excited to share pivotal news that will significantly impact our field starting October 1st. In case you have been living under a rock, we are transitioning from the Hospice Item...
Dr. Oz Nomination Advances to Full Senate
by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus"Given your close ties to the industry that you would regulate, if you are confirmed, the public would have reason to question your impartiality and commitment to serving the public’s interest." -- Senator Elizabeth...
Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in Healthcare Communication
by Devin Paullin, CGO at Skyscape BuzzWhile patient communication requires HIPAA adherence, so does any discussion between other parties. Essentially, any time PHI is discussed, a degree of confidentiality must be involved. For example, the Health...
Gaslighting Patients and Caregivers
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.Nurse Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 4th Edition issued by Nurses Service Organization and CNA, for the period from 2016 to 2019 nurses who prvided services to patients in their homes; including those...
Enabling Care Through AI
by John Crighton, CTO at Curantis SolutionsRecently, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an essential component of healthcare organizations. AI is revolutionizing hospice and palliative care by enhancing patient care and optimizing workflows....
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...
