Remove Events Remove Medicare Remove Personal care
article thumbnail

7 ‘Hidden Gem’ Hospice News Stories in 2024

Hospice News

Addus earlier this month closed a $350 million acquisition of Gentivas personal care business. Though Addus has focused on growing its personal care and home health services, hospice remains a pillar of its strategy. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) fueled a total of $1.4

2024 264
article thumbnail

Rural Providers Weigh Telehealth Investment Against Regulatory Uncertainty

Hospice News

Hospice and palliative care providers have wrangled for decades with obstacles that complicate access to rural patients and make their care more expensive. For starters, rural regions are less likely to have a Medicare-certified hospice than urban counties.

2015 306
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How New Day Healthcare Is Rethinking Home-Based Care Delivery

Hospice News

The skyrocketing increase in Medicare Advantage enrollees hit our home health business, causing costly, deeper disruptions. All home-based care business lines seemed to be under attack. We look for adverse events and all aspects of the patients. In our development, we chose the moniker “burn the ships.”

article thumbnail

The Benefits of In-Home Care Services

Community Home Health Care

Yet, caring for an aging loved one demands significant amounts of energy, and often brings on heightened stresses. Not only do older adults have the opportunity to remain near their friends, but they can also host social events in their homes if they wish. Companionship.

article thumbnail

The Rise of Hospital at Home

AlayaCare

We’re waging ba ttles on multiple fronts – and, like battles before this, our hospitals, governments and home care industry have tried to step up to provide solutions. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) , for instance, announced a new strategy to add flexibility to the U.S.

2012 100
article thumbnail

Lessons from nurses, reflections from the past

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

I am still in awe of the posts, shares and stories I hear about how the skilled nursing facilities embraced the day and found ways to allow those residing in their communities to experience this event. Regardless of age, physical ability or cognitive status, we all came together to provide a positive united event for our patients.

Nursing 64
article thumbnail

Managing Diabetes: Tips and Resources for Seniors During National Diabetes Month

Comfort Home Care

Elder Care and Home Health Services Home health agencies, like Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, work with your loved one’s care team to provide personalized care plans that address their unique needs. They offer educational materials, local events, and online resources for seniors and their caregivers.