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Arkansas nurse charged with using dead patient's name in attempt to purchase hundreds of oxycodone pills

A nurse in Arkansas is facing felony charges after allegedly using a dead man's name when attempting to purchase oxycodone pills at pharmacies.Caitlin Carol Adams was charged with three counts of f...

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Medicare Advantage Enrollees Use Less Home Health Care In Their Final Days Than Traditional Medicare Patients

End-of-life home health care use and duration are lower among Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees compared to traditional Medicare enrollees across nearly all populations. This is especia...

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Famed encyclopedia highlights ‘sandwich generation,’ recognizing importance of senior caregiving

Britannica, the English-language encyclopedia that has roots as far back as the 1760s, recently highlighted a phrase familiar to the reverse mortgage industry — the “sandwich generation” — in recog...

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Preventing Falls Through Augmented Intelligence

Discover the Power of Inspiren at The Sheridan at Green Oaks At The Sheridan at Green Oaks, we believe in the importance of maintaining resident privacy, dignity and independence. We also know tha...

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2025 Could Be The Year In-Home Cancer Care Finally Takes Off

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership With the breakthrough of hospital-at-home came greater acceptance of higher acuity care in the community setting. With this in mind,...

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Best Small Footprint Design of 2024: PACE Center With Homelike Charm

Healthcare and social connections blend seamlessly in a new Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) location in Winchester, Virginia. The organization behind the project, B...

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First Choice’s Switch To Olli Showcases Potential For AI-Driven Cost Savings In Home Health

When a home health provider is not happy with a business partner or system, making a switch is common sense. But First Choice Home Health & Hospice provides a case study in the benefits that ca...

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VitalCaring Deal Reportedly Suspended As UnitedHealth, Amedisys Seek Path Forward

Amedisys’ (Nasdaq: AMED) planned divestiture of more than 100 home health and hospice locations to VitalCaring has reportedly been halted following a federal court ruling that requires Texas-based ...

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Why a ‘Complete Shift’ of Paradigm is the Most Challenging and Promising Aspect of Hospital-at-Home

The hospital-at-home (HaH) model of care has gained significant momentum in recent years and is transforming how care is delivered to patients. This model enhances patient satisfaction and clinical...

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Renovus Capital Partners Purchases Home Health Provider Superior Health Holdings

The private equity firm Renovus Capital Partners has acquired the home health and hospice provider Superior Health Holdings, Inc. Financial terms were undisclosed. Renovus Capital Partn...

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National Home Health Care Spending Rises 11.1%

Spending on home health care increased by 11.1%, maintaining its leading position in health care expenditures, according to a new brief from Altarum. Altarum’s monthly Health Sector Eco...

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Top Home Health Trends For 2025

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The year ahead will be a fascinating one in home health care. As 2025 dawns, the industry faces many uncertainties, and the next 12 ...

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3 Legislative Bills Home-Based Care Companies Should Watch

With the kick-off of Congress’ 2025 session, the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) has zeroed-in on three newly introduced bills that the advocacy organization believes home-based c...

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Synergy HomeCare Expands In Florida While Right At Home Launches In Texas

Synergy HomeCare has opened its newest franchise location in south-central Florida. Headquartered in Sebring, the company provides a variety of non-medical, in-home care services to Hig...

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Why Comfort Keepers Is Shifting Its Focus To Its Franchise Owners

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Last year, Comfort Keepers set its sights on becoming a 100% franchise company. This meant re-franchising all of Comfort Keepers’ 69...

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CMS Plans 4.3% Medicare Advantage Payment Increase for 2026

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2026 plans to raise payments to Medicare Advantage plans by 4.3% in 2026. CMS has issued an advance notice of policy change...

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Embracing Innovation: Home Health Providers Set for a Promising 2025

Despite initial challenges, 2025 appears promising for home health providers, as indicated by industry experts in Home Health Care News’s recent webinar, Home Health Outlook 2025. During...

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Walgreens Sale To PE Firm Is ‘Less Likely’

In December, word spread that Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) was reportedly considering selling itself to the PE firm Sycamore Partners. A month later, experts believe that the heat on...

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How Private-Duty Nursing Empowers Children with Complex Needs At Home

The U.S. is currently caring for a higher number of children with severe and medically complex diagnoses than ever before. As these children transition into adulthood, the health care system will f...

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Traditions Health Appoints Chief Growth Officer; Contessa Health President Steps Down

Traditions Health has named Kim Baldwin as its new chief growth officer. “We are thrilled to welcome Kim to the team as our chief growth officer,” Brian Lantier, CEO of Traditions Healt...

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Aveanna Healthcare Boasts Strong End To 2024, Looks Forward To A Bright 2025

Aveanna Healthcare (Nasdaq: AVAH) projects an annual growth rate of approximately 4% from 2023 to 2028. CEO Jeff Shaner, who assumed the role in 2023 after serving as chief operating off...

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