Now more than ever, home-based care providers are exploring and engaging in value-based care opportunities. This means that providers are going beyond just “chasing contracts,” but instead, aligning on shared goals around outcomes and savings with payer partners. For the latest episode of HHCN+ TALKS, Home Health Care News connected with Sue Chapman Moss, managing […] The post Kaiser, Bayada, Senior Solutions Chart The Future Of Value-Based Care At Home appeared first on Home Health Car...| Home Health Care News
Less than three years after CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) acquired Oak Street Health for $10.6 billion, the health care giant plans to shutter some Oak Street locations and temper its growth over the next few years. CVS will close 16 of Oak Street’s locations in 2026, reports say. The change in its Oak Street strategy […] The post CVS To Close 16 Oak Street Locations, Temper Growth Trajectory appeared first on Home Health Care News.| Home Health Care News
UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) acquisition of Amedisys has placed several home health and hospice assets on the market, opening opportunities for other organizations to expand their portfolios. One of the companies set to close on these assets, BrightSpring Health Services (Nasdaq: BTSG), plans to finalize its purchase of a portion of these divested assets in […] The post BrightSpring Nears Completion Of Amedisys, LHC Group Asset Acquisition appeared first on Home Health Care News.| Home Health Care News
Home health services are touted as cost-saving for payers, and industry stakeholders often advise providers to share data demonstrating these savings with payers and policymakers. The cost-saving nature of home health may not always be evident, however. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported that home health services have contributed to elevated medical cost trends when discussing […] The post Home Health Services Drive Elevated Medical Costs For UnitedHealth Group appeared first on Home H...| Home Health Care News
VNS Health’s Center for Home Care Policy & Research has helped the company develop an advanced and ever-evolving care delivery model. The latest example of the research center’s innovation is a virtual coaching program called ViCCY, designed to help family caregivers of people with heart failure and cognitive impairment manage stress and improve their well-being. […] The post VNS Health Enhances Patient Outcomes With Virtual Coaching Program For Heart Disease Caregivers appeared first o...| Home Health Care News
Demand for home-based care services remains steady – but little else in the industry does. With rapidly advancing technology, looming threats such as the proposed home health rate cut and regulatory shifts like the companionship exemption, providers today are navigating an unprecedented mix of challenges and opportunities. Amid significant disruption, providers are finding ways to […] The post Disruption Redefines Home-Based Care: Providers Confront Challenges, Seize New Opportunities app...| Home Health Care News
Just weeks remain before the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services unveils the 2026 home health payment rule, which could mean massive payment| Home Health Care News
A national network of home-based care providers has built a business affiliate program designed to bolster its advocacy efforts. Hearts for Home| Home Health Care News
The leadership team at Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAH) is clear-eyed about what the company’s priorities are for the rest of 2025.| Home Health Care News
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) nursing home staffing proposal has been a dark cloud over the industry. Some believe it could| Home Health Care News
Home health providers and hospitals have a history of going head-to-head over nursing talent. The pandemic has only intensified the competition.| Home Health Care News
Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) President and CEO Barb Jacobsmeyer will step down from her role in July 2026 or upon the appointment of her successor, according| Home Health Care News
Enhabit (NYSE: EHAB) is aiming to be a home health provider of scale in order to better negotiate with plans and forge relationships with referrers – but| Home Health Care News
After terminating its contract with UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) UnitedHealthcare back in August, Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) has recently reached a new| Home Health Care News
Staying on course with its payer innovation strategy, Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) has decided to walk away from certain Medicare Advantage (MA) payers – and| Home Health Care News
Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed that it planned to extend Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) for five| Home Health Care News
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is standing firm on its home health Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) plans, though an| Home Health Care News
Stakeholders throughout the home health industry are gearing up for another battle over Pre-Claim Review Demonstration (PCRD), a controversial Centers for| Home Health Care News
Lawmakers in Florida have teamed up to ask Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price to delay the implementation of the Pre-Claim| Home Health Care News
Only a handful of companies have earned the payvider moniker — operating as both payers and health care providers. However, organizations that operate| Home Health Care News
Caring for others is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding jobs out there, but getting started can be confusing. A quick search for “caregiver certification” pulls up hundreds of options, all claiming to be the best. So how do you know which ones are actually worth your time and money? That’s why we’ve rounded up […] The post Which caregiver course is right for you? appeared first on Bizinsure.| Bizinsure
The home health care industry in the United States is experiencing rapid growth – and for good reason. More families are seeking professional, reliable care that allows loved ones to remain comfortable in their own homes rather than moving to nursing facilities. This trend is fueled by several factors: an aging population, a strong preference […] The post How profitable is a home health care business? appeared first on Bizinsure.| Bizinsure
In 2020, one in six people in the United States were aged 65 years and over. From 2023 to 2024, the number of people aged 65 older rose by 3.1% to 61.2 million, while the population aged 18 and younger actually decreased by 0.2%. The country’s aging population is steadily growing, and many of these […] The post Which home care roles pay the most? appeared first on Bizinsure.| Bizinsure
The U.S. home care industry is booming, and opportunities for growth are everywhere. But for agency owners, success isn’t just about signing up new clients. It’s about getting paid reliably and keeping cash flow steady. Margins in this industry can be thin. So if you don’t know where your revenue is coming from, you may […] The post How do home care agencies get paid? appeared first on Bizinsure.| Bizinsure
The demand for home care in the U.S. is growing at a rapid pace. With an aging population and more people wanting to remain in their own homes rather than move into long-term care, agencies and independent providers are busier than ever. Out of all the services offered, one stands out as the most widely […] The post What is the most common home care service? appeared first on Bizinsure.| Bizinsure
Want to become a certified caregiver in New York? Follow our step-by-step guide to meet training, exam, and state certification requirements.| Bizinsure
Falls are common but preventable with appropriate home modifications. Discover 6 common fall risks that people often overlook.| Traditions Health
The Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023 was introduced Thursday. Its largest objective is to prevent further cuts to home health payments in 2024| Home Health Care News
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its FY 2024 home health proposed payment rule Friday. For next year, CMS is| Home Health Care News
The entire home health industry is anxiously awaiting the release of the final payment rule for 2023, which should be released by the Centers for| Home Health Care News
Bayada Home Health Care — one of the largest U.S. providers of home-based care — has reduced its headquarters staff by 10%, or roughly 100 jobs. The| Home Health Care News
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) hasn’t given up on efforts to push back on Medicare home health payment calculations. NAHC has| Home Health Care News
In a year of uncertainty surrounding Medicaid, Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAH) has reached what CEO Jeff Shaner refers to as “rate| Home Health Care News
The government shut down Tuesday night, making the home-based care industry’s concerns a reality. The shutdown pushes the home health industry over| Home Health Care News
Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) drafted a rule that would repeal the federal staffing mandate for nursing homes| Home Health Care News
Enhabit (NYSE: EHAB) is piloting new technology that the company’s leaders hope will help the company navigate the proposed home health Medicare payment| Home Health Care News
The Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) was a home health boogeyman when the program was announced in 2018, with industry stakeholders fearing it would| Home Health Care News
Companies operating under the payvider business model, such as VNS Health and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), have pointed to the ability to provide a more| Home Health Care News
Home health agencies and their patients are set to wake up on Wednesday to a new world without critical telehealth flexibilities. Currently, home health| Home Health Care News
Searching for the right kind of in-home care can quickly get confusing. Families often hear terms like caregiver and sitter used interchangeably, but the two roles aren’t identical. While both provide important support, the type of help they offer is very different. That’s why it’s important to draw a clear line between the two. Families […] The post What is the difference between a caregiver and a sitter? appeared first on Bizinsure.| Bizinsure
As more Americans live longer, the need for at-home support continues to rise. Families often look for ways to make daily life easier for aging parents or relatives, and that usually comes down to two types of help: companion care and caregiver services. On the surface, these roles may look similar. Both provide support in […] The post What is the difference between companion care and caregiver? appeared first on Bizinsure.| Bizinsure
The demand for in-home care is rising fast in the United States. By 2030, nearly one in five Americans will be over the age of 65, and more families are choosing to help their loved ones remain at home rather than move into residential facilities. This shift is creating new opportunities for businesses in […] The post What’s the difference between a home care and a caregiver? appeared first on Bizinsure.| Bizinsure
Learn what makes a home care franchise profitable, from costs and fees to demand and growth opportunities.| Bizinsure
Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) and Optum – the diversified health care services arm of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) – have agreed to combine. Under terms| Home Health Care News
UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) path to acquire Change Healthcare (Nasdaq: CHNG) was cleared Monday as a federal judge denied the U.S. Department of| Home Health Care News
Since Congress passed the big tax and spending bill on July 3, most observers have focused their attention on its cuts to Medicaid, the program that helps support low-income older adults and people with disabilities. But the Trump Administration is quietly making big changes to Medicare, the program that insures nearly 70 million seniors and [...] The post What Older Adults Need To Know About Trump’s Changes To Medicare appeared first on Howard Gleckman.| Howard Gleckman
Strong payer strategies, innovative clinical models and a bullish approach to M&A are just some of the qualities that have distinguished six home| Home Health Care News
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is suing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the agency proposed| Home Health Care News
On Monday, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled its proposal for the 2026 home health payment rule. Providers and industry| Home Health Care News
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its CY 2026 home health proposed payment rule on Monday. The rule projects a 6.4%| Home Health Care News
Amedisys (Nasdaq: AMED) announced on Thursday that the company has reached agreements to divest home health and hospice care centers to affiliates of the| Home Health Care News
Like any business, home care agencies face unique challenges. Here are the key methods and tools to help enhance your home care risk management practices.| Bizinsure
Home care insurance protects healthcare professionals, while long-term care insurance helps patients pay for home care services. Learn more.| Bizinsure
Home care focuses on daily living activities and companionship, while home health care offers specialized medical services at home. Learn about the unique offerings of home care and home health services.| Bizinsure
You’ve felt the impact of the caregiver shortage, but what can you do to stop it? Here’s what you need to know.| Apploi
