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Jan 15, 2025 · Home Health Care News (HHCN) is the leading source for news and information covering the home health industry. HHCN is part of the Aging Media Network.
Early Lessons Learned From CMS’ Hospital-At-Home Initiative
Dec 20, 2024 · To partake in the initiative, hospitals must submit a waiver request through a dedicated CMS portal. Following a review, CMS meets with each requesting hospital to evaluate its ability to provide high-quality and safe care in home settings in accordance with the Medicare Hospital Conditions of Participation.
Home-Based Care Providers Scramble To Find The ‘Right’ Health …
Dec 13, 2024 · Lifespark COO Matt Kinne has noticed the same pattern with certain health systems. While his company has gone all in on risk- and value-based care, many of those health systems seem to be falling back on the fee-for-service operating model.
CMS Home Health Admission-To-Service Policy Misses The Heart …
Nov 18, 2024 · With the 2025 home health final payment rule came the admission-to-service policy — an update to the Medicare Conditions of Participation. In many ways, experts consider it a formalization of measures home health providers are …
Choice Health at Home Acquires Accentra, Sets Stage For Further …
Nov 5, 2024 · Choice Health at Home is acquiring the Oklahoma City-based Accentra Home Health and Hospice. The company has also closed on $260 million of new leveraged capital to continue expanding throughout the Southwestern U.S., Choice CEO David Jackson told Home Health Care News.
Optum, LHC Group Put Pedal Down On Home-Based Care Efforts
Dec 4, 2024 · LHC Group President and CEO Josh Proffitt on Wednesday shared a home-based, value-based vision for the company’s future. UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) Optum acquired LHC Group last year for $5.4 billion. “Home Care remains deeply fragmented, disconnected and too difficult to navigate,” Proffitt said Wednesday.
HRS Founder Aims To ‘Democratize’ Investment Banking, Exit …
Dec 17, 2024 · Indeed, one of the key goals at Montauk AI is making investment banking services more accessible. “My ultimate goal is providing access to these unbelievable services to home health and hospice owners, so that they can get the exits they deserve,” Bauer said.
Specific Training Is Crucial To Prepare The Next Generation For …
Nov 13, 2024 · “The demand will be high for a patient care model and a care delivery system that is focused in the patient’s home,” Brown said. “Our patients and their families deserve to have access to high-quality care, at the right time, with the right provider, in …
Addus Closes $350 Million Deal For Gentiva’s Personal Care Assets
Dec 2, 2024 · Addus HomeCare Corp. (Nasdaq: ADUS) has completed its acquisition of Gentiva’s personal care assets. The deal will significantly bolster Addus’ footprint in certain states, and also allow the company to enter other states for the first time.
Hidden Changes: What Home Health Providers May Have Missed …
Dec 9, 2024 · With a presence in 18 states, Elara Caring provides an array of home-based care services across more than 200 locations, serving more than 60,000 patients.