Introducing “The National Alliance for Care at Home”
Admin by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus National Alliance for Care at Home The merger of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, which was inked on July 1, became official this week in Tampa, Florida. The new...It’s Official! NAHC NHPCO Alliance Name New CEO
Admin WASHINGTON D.C. Steven Landers, MD, MPH, has been named the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the newly merged NAHC-NHPCO Alliance (The Alliance). A recognized national leader and innovator in home health, primary care and aging services, Dr. Landers brings almost...VA Cuts Harm Another Provider
Advocacy by Kristin Rowan, Editor Veterans Losing Access to Care The 90-year-old veteran clutched tightly to his medal, a Purple Heart, as he made his way to a VA health center to apply for care. That was nine months ago. He is still waiting. Franchise Executive Speaks Out We...Response to HHS Reports
Advocacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Colleen Knudsencknudsen@leadingage.org202-508-1215 Post-Acute Care Medicare Advantage Coalition Statement on OIG Reports Confirming Barriers to Post-Acute Care in Medicare Advantage Washington, D.C, June 16, 2026....Hospice CARE Act
Hospice by Kristin Rowan, Editor Hospice CARE Act Congress breathes new life into hospice protection In 2024, Representative Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act. The Bill, H.R. 9803, aimed “to amend title XVIII of...The Home Care Show: A Review
Editorial by Kristin Rowan, Editor The Home Care Show We attend a lot of events. As care at home professionals, nurses, agency owners, regulatory bodies, advocacy groups, and software solutions providers, we travel sometimes more than we are at home. As a general rule, these...BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Landers Steps Down
Advocacy by Kristin Rowan, Editor Dr. Landers Steps Down National Association Announces Successor Dr. Landers steps down from his role as CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). The Alliance published news of Dr. Landers’ resignation the morning of...MedPAC Finalizes Recommendation to CMS
Advocacy by Kristin Rowan, Editor MedPAC Recommends 7% Cut Vote Finalized In December, MedPAC published a proposed recommendation for calendar year 2027 that included a 7% cut to home health reimbursement rates and no increase for hospice. Last week, MedPAC voted to finalize...Overtime Law Changes: An Interview with Angelo Spinola
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Overtime Law Changes An Interview with Angelo Spinola Recent Department of Labor (DOL) changes to the overtime law appear to be at odds with a court ruling. Last week, The Rowan Report reported on Pennsylvania’s 3rd circuit court...
