Update is Not an Increase
Hospice by Kristin Rowan, Editor Updates to Hospice Rule On April 11, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued their proposed rule for hospice rates, Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and face-t0-face encounter requirements for FY 2026. The proposed...Trouble in MA Paradise?
Advocacy by Kristin Rowan, Editor Medicare Advantage It’s no secret within the care at home community that Medicare Advantage is not without its problems. Coverage and care are good when the beneficiary is relatively healthy. When it’s really needed, MA plans deny...Vision for CMS
CMS by Kristin Rowan, Editor Vision for CMS from Dr. Oz Last week, Dr. Mehmet Oz issued a statement on his vision for the future of CMS. Dr. Mehmet Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon and former host of his own TV show. Under the Department of Health and Human Services, CMS...Industry Update
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Industry Update with Dr. Steve Landers At last week’s New England Home Care & Hospice Conference, Dr. Steve Landers, President of The National Alliance for Care at Home (The Alliance) gave the keynote address and offered some...Safeguarding Caregivers from Violence
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor We’ve published and talked a lot about caregiver safety, lone worker safety, and keeping your caregivers safe. Until the risk of violence to care at home workers is 0%, we will continue to provide this information and urge you to...Urgent Plea to Safeguard Your Caregivers
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Care at Home Worker Safety is not Optional! I will rarely present an editorial piece that is based only on my opinions. I hold a few about care at home in general, but at least attempt to use statistics, facts, and history to support my...Healthcare is Heading Home
Advocacy Web Golinkin, Forbes Books Author Healthcare is Heading Home, and That's a Good Thing! As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the home healthcare market is expanding. GETTY During my long career in healthcare, one of the biggest trends in healthcare delivery has been the...Safeguarding Home Care Heroes Part 2
Clinical by Marcylle Combs, BS, MS, RN, CHCE This article is part 2 of 2-part series. Read part 1 here. Protecting our Care at Home Heroes Preventive Measures and Safety Protocols To deal with these dangers, several preventive steps have been recommended. Personal Protection...Safeguarding Home Care Heroes
Admin by Marcylle Combs, BS, MS, RN, CHCE This article is part 1 of a 2-part series. Check back for part 2 on November 7th. Protecting our Care at Home Heroes Building Emotional Strength & Ensuring Workplace Safety In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of home health and...
