Advocacy Week
Advocacy Advocacy Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elyssa Katzcommunications@allianceforcareathome.org571-281-0220 Over 240 Advocates Rally in DC for the Future of Care at Home National Alliance for Care...DOJ Settles with UnitedHealth and Amedisys
Legal by Kristin Rowan, Editor DOJ Settles with UnitedHealth and Amedisys Judge to Weigh In DOJ settles with UnitedHealth and Amedisys after almost nine months of negotiations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) initially blocked the proposed merger between UnitedHealth and...Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Clinical by Kristin Rowan, Editor Fraud, Waste, and Abuse DOJ, HHS False Claims Act Fraud, Waste, and Abuse has become something of a mantra within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Secretary Kennedy has committed to combatting fraud, waste, and abuse within...UnitedHealth Bribes Nurses
Medicaid United Health Bribery Update In the weeks since the below article revealed allegations against UnitedHealth, members of Congress are calling for action. At least one US Senator and two Representatives are engaged in the allegations. Senator Wyden (D-OR) announced that...Fraudsters Arrested, Oz Issues Warning
CMS by Kristin Rowan, Editor Fraudsters Arrested, Oz Issues Warning Fraud in California Fraudsters arrested in West Covina, CA this week were allegedly running a Medicare scheme. Authorities arrested hospice owner-operator Normita Sierra. They charged her with nine counts...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...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...Dr. Oz Nomination Advances to Full Senate
Admin by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus Dr. Oz Nomination Advance to Senate “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...MedPAC Comments on CY 2026
CMS by Kristin Rowan, Editor MedPAC Comments on CY 2026 MedPac Sends Recommendations to Congress 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...
