The Year in Review
The top ten most read stories of 2024
Chevron Deference Derailed
Chevron Deference, since 1984, gave preference to federal agencies in interpreting statutes. Repeal offers hope for Home Health pay rates.
Biden Budget Impacts Medicare and Medicaid
From the NAHC Newsdesk, March 12, 2024 On Monday, March 11th, President Biden released a $7.26 trillion proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025, which begins October 1st, 2024. While the White House budget is simply a request and Congress has...
NAHC NHPCO Affiliation Agreement Signed
by Kristin Rowan, EditorIn a joint statement on June 18, 2024, NAHC and NHPCO announced that the Board Chairs and CEOs of each organization met in Washington. During this meeting, they formally signed the affiliation agreement. This is a union of...
Home HealthCare Patient Dies in Care: Aide Arrested
by Kristin Rowan, EditorIn Polk County, FL, an 86-year old man, identified only as Mr. Anderson, was hopsitalized and diagnosed with congestive heart failure. In addition to receiving care from Good Shepherd Hospice, his family hired...
Medicare Advantage Stock After Election
by Kristin Rowan, EditorAs in any election year, we have been bombarded with promises, predictions, and pandering from senate and house hopefuls as well as presidential candidates from every party. Each of them found platform issues that resonated...
Payer or Competitor
by Tim Rowan, Editor EmeritusPayer or Competitor...that is the question. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, and questioned by the insurance industry's lobbying arm, AHIP, UnitedHealth Group has increased its revenue from the Medicare...
Elara Caring Found at Fault
by Kristin Rowan, EditorHome health agency failed to protect Joyce Grayson History We've been following the story of Joyce Grayson since her death in October of 2023. The news was first published in The Rowan Report here on November 8th, 2023.On...
UnitedHealth Care CEO Shot and Killed
by Kristin Rowan, EditorOn November 26, UnitedHealth Group announced it would host its annual Investor Conference for analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The purpose of Investor Day, according to...
HHAeXchange: An interview with Paul Joiner
by Kristin Rowan, EditorThe care at home industry changes seemingly daily with new regulations, HH agencies opening and closing, more people qualifying for Medicare, technological advances like artificial intelligence, and the list goes on. Since...
CMS 80/20 Finalized Rule
by Kristin Rowan, Editor The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the "Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services" rule, more commonly known as the 80/20 rule. The 80/20 finalized rule requires at least 80% of Medicaid payments...
Editor's Pick
The Top Two Stories, Chosen by the Editor and Editor Emeritus
Connecticut Passes Home Care Worker Safety Bill
by Kristin Rowan, Editor Last week, we reported on the proposed Bill in the Connecticut Senate and House to provide additional precautions for home care worker safety. In wake of the Joyce Grayson murder during a home health visit, leadership in...
Is Medicare Advantage Killing Seniors?
by Tim Rowan, Editor EmeritusDr. Steve Landers has long been eloquent in his speaking and writing about the importance of Home Health over the years. Though I was already impressed, I gained a new level of respect this week. Simultaneously with his...