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[Updated] HHS Defers Over $1B In Medicaid Payments, Including For Home-Based Services

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the agencies deferred over $1 billion in Medicaid paymen...

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Weekly Roundup – July 18, 2026

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives y...

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Future Leader: Ashley Sasser, Area Vice President of Clinical Operations, Maxim Healthcare

Ashley Sasser, Area Vice President of Clinical Operations at Maxim Healthcare, has been named to the Future Leaders Class of 2026 by Home Health Care News. To become a Future Leader, an ...

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Documentation Burden, Scheduling Friction Fuel Home-Based Care Turnover

While demand for home-based care services continues to rise, workforce shortages are limiting providers’ ability to take on new patients. A new report from Homecare Homebase found that 63.3%...

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Future Leader: Dialina Emmons, Administrator, Elara Caring

Dialina Emmons, Administrator at Elara Caring, has been named to the Future Leaders Class of 2026 by Home Health Care News. To become a Future Leader, an individual is nominated by their...

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BrightStar Care Taps Josh Wall As CEO, Andy Ray To Advise

Home care provider BrightStar Care appointed Josh Wall as CEO, succeeding Andy Ray as the company’s top executive. Wall most recently served as chief operating officer of franchise you...

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What Daily Life Really Feels Like at Gorham House

When many people first begin exploring senior living, they often focus on the practical questions:What does it cost?What services are included?What floor plans are available?But one of the most imp...

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Home Health Care News Parent Company Rebrands As Arrowfly

Home Health Care News’ parent company, WTWH Media (WTWH), has rebranded as Arrowfly. The new name and identity reflect the company’s transformation from a specialized trade publisher into an omnich...

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Future Leader: Dane Ruccio, Senior Product Director, Axxess

Dane Ruccio, Senior Product Director at Axxess, has been named to the Future Leaders Class of 2026 by Home Health Care News. To become a Future Leader, an individual is nominated by thei...

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Future Leader: Stephanie Aguilera, Regional Manager, Disability Services Operations, 24 Hour Home Care

Stephanie Aguilera, Regional Manager, Disability Services Operations at 24 Hour Home Care, has been named to the Future Leaders Class of 2026 by Home Health Care News. To become a Future...

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4 in 10 Americans Worry They Won’t Have Enough to Retire. Here’s What The Data Actually Shows.

The post 4 in 10 Americans Worry They Won’t Have Enough to Retire. Here’s What The Data Actually Shows. appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. Roughly 4 in 10 American adults worry they will not have e...

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How Senior Lifestyle Supports Safety, Dignity and Resident Rights

Choosing a senior living community is about more than finding the right services and amenities. Families want to know that their loved ones are respected, supported in their independence and encour...

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Avid Health at Home Acquires Tech Medical Home Care Services, Enters 2 New States

In-home care provider Avid Health at Home has acquired Tech Medical Home Care Services, a provider of home health and personal home care services. The deal expands Avid’s footprint into ...

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‘Sorely Needed:’ Home Health Leaders Weigh Relief, Lingering Risks In Proposed Payment Rule

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed home health payment rule for CY2027 is a mixed bag for providers an...

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Why More Maine Seniors Are Choosing to Downsize Before a Crisis Happens

For many families, conversations about senior living begin after something difficult happens:A hospitalizationA fallIncreasing isolationA harsh winterConcerns about safety at homeBut more people to...

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If You Think You’re Having A Bad Day, Spare A Thought For These 88 Poor Tech Support Workers (New Pics)

Anyone who has ever worked in tech support knows that no two days are ever the same. One minute you're resetting a password, and the next you're trying to explain that a computer won't turn on beca...

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CMS Proposes 2.4% Home Health Medicare Payment Increase For 2027

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its CY 2027 home health proposed payment rule on Monday. The rule proposes an aggregate payment increase of 2.4%, or $420 ...

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Pose-Based Fall Detection System: Efficient Monitoring on Standard CPUs

arXiv:2503.19501v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Falls among elderly residents in assisted living homes pose significant health risks, often leading to injuries and a decreased quality of life...

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Longevity Is Your Greatest Asset in Retirement: If You Know How to Use It to Your Advantage

When people step out of their working years and into retirement, they could still have a long journey ahead — perhaps longer than they ever imagined.Consider how ...

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Hera Raises $27M to Scale AI-Powered Senior Care Coordination

What You Should Know Senior care coordination pioneer Hera has announced a $27M Series A funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures, with continued backing from Accel, IA Ventures, a...

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The Tuesday the Spare Phone Earned Its Keep — How an Old Android and a Free App Beat a $12/mo Camera

A short story. Names and details are composited, but every capability described is a real feature of Background Camera RemoteStream — and nothing in it requires a monthly subscription. ...

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