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Indiana Adopts New Caregiver Pay Standards, Setting Possible Example For Other States

Indiana Medicaid now requires providers of attendant care and family caregiver services to directly pass a specific portion of Medicaid funds to frontline caregivers, similar to the 80/20 rule, and...

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PPL President Resigns During Ongoing CDPAP Transition

Maria Perrin, president of Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), the sole fiscal intermediary of New York’s self-directed Medicaid home care program, has resigned and will leave the company in 60 days. ...

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CMS Home Health Proposed Rule: What Providers Need To Know Beyond The 6.4% Rate Cut

While the home health industry has been laser-focused on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CY 2026 home health proposed rule rate cuts of 6.4% or a $1.135 billion reduction in sp...

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Deadly overnight blaze claims 9 lives at Massachusetts assisted living home as rescue efforts continue

Nine people have died after a fire broke out at a Massachusetts assisted living facility overnight, leaving residents hanging out of windows screaming for help, according to authorities. Firefighte...

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The Benefits of Resistance Training for Seniors

Resistance training – also known as strength training – is a safe and effective way for seniors to build strength, support balance, and maintain independence. It can include lifting light weights, ...

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Virtual At-Home Care Program Leads To Savings, But Payer Reform Is Needed

New research shows that a virtual at-home care program has the ability to curb costs for hospitals. However, the cost savings differed based on payer mixes, according to a recent study p...

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73% Of Cancer Patients Prefer In-Home Treatment

In recent years, in-home cancer care has gained momentum. New research suggests that 100% of patients are comfortable with in-home cancer treatments, and almost two-thirds prefer it over in-clinic ...

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In-Home, In-Clinic Primary Care Provider Gather Health Raises $21M

Gather Health, which offers in-home and in-clinic primary care services, has raised $21.2 million in its latest fundraising efforts. The Quincy, Massachusetts-based company was seeking a...

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New York CDPAP Class Action Lawsuit Reaches Settlement

A class action lawsuit, filed on behalf of consumers of New York’s self-directed Medicaid home care program, has reached a settlement with the state’s Department of Health. The lawsuit ...

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Signature Experiences: Enhance by Senior Lifestyle

At Senior Lifestyle, hospitality is at the heart of daily life—from warm welcomes to thoughtful gestures that promote comfort and well-being. That spirit of hospitality is now being elevated even f...

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HHCN Capital + Strategy: Metrics, Margins, and Market: Data Trends in Home Health & Hospice

This article is sponsored by Homecare Homebase. This article is based on a Home Health Care News discussion with Luke Rutledge, President of Homecare Homebase, and Nick Seabrook, Managing Principal...

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[Updated] CMS Proposes 6.4% Home Health Medicare Payment Cut For 2026

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% aggregate reduction in Medicare pay...

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Home-Based Care Providers Identify, Overcome ‘Data Deserts’ To Save Costs, Improve Outcomes

Data is often a driving force in helping home-based care providers demonstrate their value, improve clinical outcomes and land deals. But providers sometimes encounter gaps in data availability — i...

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New York CDPAP Class Action Lawsuit Moves Toward Settlement

A class action lawsuit seeking to protect caregivers and consumers during New York’s rocky transition to a single fiscal intermediary for its self-directed home care program has moved one step clos...

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Slow But Steady Growth In U.S. Home Health Care Spending Projected Through 2033

In 2024, home health care experienced an 8.5% average annual growth, marking a slowdown from the 10.8% increase in 2023. The slowdown is attributed to a decline in spending growth follow...

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4 Lessons From Home Care Co-Ops That Can Help Traditional Agencies Improve Patient Outcomes

Four factors found in home care cooperatives, which are agencies owned and directed by their workers, drive enhanced quality of care for patients – and could lead to improved outcomes in traditiona...

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Memory Care Services in South Central Pennsylvania

People with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss must receive specialized care. Thankfully, numerous communities are ready to make a difference in their quality of life and ...

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Senior Lifestyle Marks 10 Years of Alzheimer’s Association Partnership and Advances in Memory Care

This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Senior Lifestyle celebrates a decade-long partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association while advancing its commitment to better memory car...

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Dealbook: h/care Partners With American Premier; A Place At Home Expands Into New State

The home health, home care and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) landscape saw a fresh crop of deals this month. h/care adds American Premier to its platform ...

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10 Best Hiking Poles for Women Over 50

Choosing the right hiking pole as a woman over 50 can make all the difference on the trail – whether you’re walking a forest path or tackling a steep incline. The best hiking poles offer balance...

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New Report Highlights Startling Disconnect Between Care Staff and Admin

The people make the place. While often said, it’s especially true for care organizations like home health, home care and hospice agencies, where care staff and administrators work day in and day ou...

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