BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (October 31, 2017)—With more seniors wanting to age in place longer and the desire to keep patients in the lowest cost care settings, many providers are looking to diversify their care offerings to better meet the evolving needs of patients, partners and staff across the long-term and post-acute care market.
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IRVINE, Calif. (October 16, 2017)—Jet Health, Inc., a fast-growing home health care provider, announced today the acquisition of Alpine Plus Home Health, a Richardson, Texas-based home health agency that provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social and companion care services.
The request is to work with stakeholders and protect patient access.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 4, 2017)—The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (Partnership)—a coalition of home health providers dedicated to improving the integrity, quality and efficiency of home health care for our nation's seniors—thanks seven Georgia Members of Congress for recently sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), urging the withdrawal of the proposed Home Health Groupings Model (HHGM).
Medicaid patients with congestive heart failure are coached at home on self-care to reduce readmissions.
NEW YORK (September 12, 2017)—City Health Works and Mount Sinai St. Luke’s (MSSL) are collaborating on a one-year pilot, launched in mid-July, to reduce hospital readmissions for patients with congestive heart failure.
Leaders advocated for polices to protect the home health benefit.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 11, 2017)—With policy changes on the horizon that could significantly harm Medicare’s home health benefit through significant payment cuts, nearly 150 representatives from home health, hospice and homecare agencies across the country gathered in Washington today to ask lawmakers to support efforts to protect the approximately 3.5 million Medicare beneficiaries who depend on home health.
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CHICAGO (August 28, 2017)—The American Academy of Home Care Medicine (AAHCM) announces its first ever stand-alone annual conference, focusing on the issues and challenges that face healthcare professionals who provide in-home primary care. Three tracks—VA, legislative and clinical—will let participants customize learning to their specific needs while engaging with a health care professionals in the field of home care medicine.
Innovative care plans for patients are now incorporated into the agency's model.
SAN FRANCISCO (August 9, 2017)—People living with Parkinson’s disease can now have the latest care recommendations incorporated into their personal care plans thanks to a partnership between Home Care Assistance, a provider of in-home care for seniors, and the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Florida's top caregivers were honored by the association in late July.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 7, 2017)—The Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF) is proud to announce the 2017 winners of its 6th Annual Excellence in Home Care Awards. Today’s thriving homecare industry was built by the leadership, dedication and hard work of these and other Association members.
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Halamandaris was often called the "leader of the last great civil rights movement."
—Via NAHC, WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2017)—It is with great sadness that the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) announces the passing of its president, Val J. Halamandaris.
The coalition asks CMS to partner with homecare organizations to ensure Medicare beneficiaries are protected.
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Diane White cares for a pediatric patient in Rockford, Illinois.
COLUMBIA, Md. (July 26, 2017)—Maxim Healthcare Services, an established provider of home health care, health care staffing, behavioral health care, and population health and wellness services, announced today that Diane White, RN, a nurse in its Rockford, Illinois, office is this year’s National Caregiver of the Year award winner. White was honored by her colleagues and the Maxim leadership team during a special caregiver appreciation ceremony on July 25.
Pediatric Home Service surveyed families to determine the results across 20 categories.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 25, 2017)—If you’ve ever cared for a child with special needs, there is a list of unique considerations regarding wheelchair, medical equipment accessibility, safety concerns and more that is factored into travel outside your home. A new annual resource is making it easier for families of children with special needs to find the best spots in Minnesota that are set up to accommodate their needs.
The new site connects consumers and providers.
PORT ORANGE, Fla. (July 24, 2017)—Home Because is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, connecting online consumers and caregivers with local providers.
Patrick Daly will direct the integration of four units operating under the Sonas banner, among other duties.
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (July 19, 2017)—Sonas Home Health Care Group, one of the largest homecare service organizations in Florida, has announced the appointment of Patrick Daly as Chief Executive Officer to lead the strategic growth of the group of private duty registries and licensed homecare agencies.
Expert review allows changes prior to submission to CMS, reducing audit burden.
ATLANTA (July 17, 2017)—Brightree, a provider of cloud-based patient management software for post-acute care companies, announced the release of OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) review to its billing and coding suite of services for home health and hospice agencies.
The company also received recognition for having excellent managers.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 6, 2017)—Named the second best out of 109 midsize companies, Pediatric Home Service (PHS) has been recognized for the seventh year in a row in the Star Tribune’s annual ranking of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota. This year, PHS also received a special award for having the best managers.
Nashville is home to a growing and innovative health care market.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (June 29, 2017)—Nashville Medical News has selected Corina K. Tracy, chief operating officer of Compassus, for its Class of 2017 Women to Watch, recognizing 10 of the top female health care leaders in the Nashville region.
“Corina is exceptional by any standard, but it is a particularly significant professional tribute to be paid to her here in Nashville, which is recognized as the nation’s health care services capital,” said Compassus CEO Jim Deal.
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