Home Health Care

APRIL 15, 2024

The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), which would eventually be mandatory if finalized, would have selected acute care hospitals put under full responsibility for the cost – and quality – of care from surgery up until the first 30 days after hospital discharge.

Accountability 66

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Home Health Care

MAY 15, 2023

It was something I dreamed about: value-based care, margins, the caregiver crisis. After a few months of looking for his next chapter, Primavera landed at LightSpring Home Care, a Philadelphia-based home care company that provides services in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Nasdaq: MODV).

Quality Assurance 90

Quality Assurance Home Care Quality of Care Accountability 90

Home Health Care

MARCH 31, 2023

As has the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model. That strategy has worked well for Bayada, a company that employs over 28,000 nurses, home health aides, therapists, social workers and other care professionals. Cleamon Moorer, president and CEO of American Advantage Home Care, speaks at HHCN’s 2023 Cap + Strat.

Medicare 70

Medicare Home Care Nursing Quality of Care 70

Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

“In an increasingly competitive talent market, the attraction and retention of high performing diverse talent is key, and Adam’s depth of expertise will help us achieve this strategy so we can continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients and their families.”. We are honored to welcome Mag to our executive team.

Home Care 90

Home Care Urgent Care Nursing Integration 90

Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

What are some industry challenges and market conditions in home care, home health, and hospice you pay the closest attention to? The big challenge in this industry is caregiver recruitment and retention, and according to the 2023 Home Care Pulse Benchmarking Report, turnover in 2022 was 77.1% — its worst since 2018.

Home Care 62

Home Care Quality of Care Regulations Prevention 62

Home Health Care

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Now, being partners with the large MA plans and large hospital systems, via our Contessa acquisition, we can drive our risk-taking solutions into traditional home health and hospice, as well as increase our market size into high-acuity home care. Consumers expect health care to come to them. Nasdaq: AMED). * * *.

Home Care 100

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NASHP

JANUARY 12, 2024

Direct care workers — such as personal care and home care aides as well as certified nursing assistants — provide care services to individuals and older adults with complex needs. States have responded to this call for action and are integrating principles of equity and inclusivity into their state plans on aging.

Medicaid 64

Medicaid Nursing Accountability Integration 64

Health Populi

JULY 20, 2020

Patients managing cardiology and vascular diseases expressed the highest praise for quality of care using videoconferencing (97%, virtually all patients polled, saying quality care was at least as good or better than face-to-face care.

Urgent Care 172

Urgent Care Pharmaceuticals Quality of Care Doctors 172

Home Health Care

JUNE 9, 2022

Forty-two percent of respondents project value-based contracts will account for more than half or most of their organization’s revenue in the next three to five years, according to a survey of home-based care professionals conducted by Home Health Care News and AlayaCare in early 2022.

Care Transition 104

Care Transition Quality of Care Accountability Medicaid 104

Health Populi

OCTOBER 6, 2022

” Health Populi’s Hot Points: “Complementing in-person care,” as Christopher Lis coins it, translates to the curation and construction of omni-channel health care services. We are talking about omni-channel delivery, which integrates across communications channels based on patients’ preferences.

Healthcare 87

Healthcare Doctors Quality of Care Medical Services 87

Home Health Care

MAY 12, 2022

“First is creating operational excellence as a provider by formalizing a repeatable blueprint to deliver personalized and integrated – yet distributed – care in our centers virtually and in the home,” Blair said.

Quality of Care 52

Quality of Care Regulations Medicaid Home Care 52

NASHP

OCTOBER 22, 2021

People with serious and life-threatening health conditions experience care needs that drive costs, including hospital admissions , emergency department utilization , and nursing home care. Rhode Island is another state that has invested in coordinated care for complex populations enrolled in Medicaid. The state and U.S.

Medicaid 102

Medicaid Hospice Care Regulations Integration 102

Home Health Care

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Data analytics are increasingly important for providers as health care continues to shift from fee-for-service payment models to value-based care. How can in-home care providers leverage analytics to realize meaningful improvements in quality of care outcomes and staffing retention? Little: Absolutely.

Quality of Care 91

Quality of Care Population Health Hospitals Patient Experience 91

Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

It is not enough to urge someone to see a primary care provider; we have to be certain they have transportation to get to the appointment and that their work schedule or other responsibilities and circumstances do not interfere, making it difficult or impossible to attend an in-person medical appointment. This is really the future of care.

Population Health 231

Population Health Primary Care Telemedicine Prevention 231

Home Health Care

OCTOBER 9, 2023

From there I moved into home and community-based services, all the 1115 waivers in the state of Colorado, and oversaw the Adult Protection Area Agency on Aging and other adult services programs. From there, I moved into the trade association space and was the CEO and executive director for the Minnesota Home Care Association.

Integration 52

Integration Quality of Care Healthcare Regulations 52

Home Health Care

JANUARY 4, 2023

This article is based on a Home Health Care News discussion with Hannah Luetke-Stahlman, Vice President of Solutions Management at WellSky, and Sheila Davis, Senior Vice President of Area Operations at Always Best Care. The discussion took place on November 16, 2022, during the HHCN Home Care Conference in Chicago.

Home Care 99

Home Care Integration Regulations Hospitals 99

Home Health Care

JUNE 28, 2023

By embracing these advancements, we can effectively reduce rehospitalization rates, ensure seamless communication with referral sources and streamline day-to-day care for all involved parties. The integration of cutting-edge technology in patient care holds immense potential for enhancing overall outcomes.

Home Care 52

Home Care Quality of Care Hospice Care Nursing 52

Home Health Care

APRIL 10, 2024

In this Voices interview, Home Health Care News sits down with James Cohen, Co-founder & CEO, Nevvon, to explore the intersection of technology, training, and home care, and Nevvon’s strategies to support future growth and innovation within the home care space.

Home Care 52

Home Care Integration Quality of Care Accountability 52

NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

It includes examples from various states organized by the framework buckets: integrated primary and behavioral health care, crisis continuum of care, in-home and in-community based, and out-of-home and community.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Integration Primary Care Nursing 52

Home Health Care

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Even more than the pandemic, the past 12 months have been about industry-shaping deals that will continue to shape the in-home care narrative for years to come. Reflect back on this year in home-based care by revisiting 10 of HHCN’s most widely read stories. and several other countries. That’s not our future.

Home Care 82

Home Care Nursing Quality of Care Hospitals 82

Home Health Care

APRIL 26, 2024

“The Biden administration’s proposed ’80/20′ rule would require states to spend billions in new unfunded mandates or force HCBS providers to reduce access to care for those who need it most,” Cammack said in a press statement. Nasdaq: ADUS) have spoken out against the rule for similar reasons. “It

Medicaid 69

Medicaid Home Care Quality of Care Integration 69

Home Health Care

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Thursday launched a “one-stop shop” for state Medicaid agencies and in-home care stakeholders. The goal of the new digital tool is to “advance transparency and innovation” for home- and community-based services (HCBS), according to the agency.

Medicaid 88

Medicaid Home Care Quality of Care Nursing 88

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Lipitz Center for Integrated Health Care at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have launched the Coalition for Care Partners to strengthen healthcare's capacity to systematically identify, engage and support care partners effectively through existing patient portals. OpenNotes and The Roger C.

Doctors 219

Doctors Hospitals Primary Care Quality of Care 219

NASHP

AUGUST 24, 2023

State health reform efforts increasingly focus on providing comprehensive and well-coordinated care to people with serious illness to improve quality of care and drive down costs. The state began implementation of palliative care legislation with an analysis of state Medicaid claims and encounter data.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Quality Assurance Quality of Care Hospitals 52

HIT Consultant

MAY 31, 2022

Humana acquired Kindred at Home and One Homecare Solutions, both of which offer in-home care. Meanwhile, Baxter and Cardinal Health have invested in Medically Home, while Owens & Minor acquired Apria, which makes integrated home health equipment. About Karen Conway.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Patient Experience Home Care Medicaid 98

Vie Healthcare

OCTOBER 26, 2023

But, if we’re talking about home care patients that don’t get the opportunity at the snap of a finger and just go out. …an Also, I want you to kind of share a little bit how serving as a paramedic impacts your leadership style, your philosophy of care. Advancements that have indeed advanced the quality of care.

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Nursing Doctors Hospitals Healthcare 52

NASHP

MAY 20, 2022

California: Extensive use of self-direction as an alternative to out-of-home care. Created in 1974, the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program serves over 600,500 low-income older adults and people with disabilities. Family caregivers are generally a safety net of support.

Medicaid 115

Medicaid Nursing Hospitals Home Care 115

Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

CMS has also made it a point to make sure beneficiaries have their voices heard in terms of how they receive HCBS care. Beneficiaries should absolutely have a voice, but providers are an integral piece of this puzzle,” Goodwin said. “In In managed care, many providers don’t have a voice.

Medicaid 89

Medicaid Quality of Care Regulations Medicare 89

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 1, 2022

These initiatives will help ensure adequate staffing, dignity and safety in their accommodations, and quality care. Establish a Minimum Nursing Home Staffing Requirement. The adequacy of a nursing home’s staffing is the measure most closely linked to the quality of care residents receive.

Quality of Care 40

Quality of Care Nursing Accountability Medicaid 40