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How Home Health Agencies Can Adapt To TEAM and HHVBP Models

The landscape of home health care is evolving through the introduction of two key models designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs: the expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVB...

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BrightSpring To Divest Community Living Business to Sevita

BrightSpring Health Services (Nasdaq: BTSG) has entered into an agreement to divest its community living business to Sevita for $835 million in cash. “In Sevita, we are pleased to partne...

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Better Information Crucial to Improved Home Health Reimbursement

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Slashed Medicare rates are the most significant headwind pummeling home health providers in 2025. This two-fisted conundr...

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The Department Of Labor Recovers Back Wages From Home-Based Care Providers

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recovered $844,274 in back wages in connection with employee misclassification at home-based care organizations. Two recent DOL investigations foun...

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Trump Administration Halts External Health Agency Communications Just Days Into New Term

The Trump administration has instructed federal health agencies to pause all external communications, including health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites and social media po...

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Enhabit Relies On Regional Contracts For More Favorable Rates

As an organization, Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) didn’t always have the strongest rates from payers. Enhabit’s strategy of zeroing-in on regional payer contracts has helped drive the company forward. ...

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Managing a manic episode: Tips, recovery, and more

Dealing with a manic episode can cause intense distress. However, planning and treatment can help a person cope with and manage symptoms of mania.Mania is a symptom of various mental health conditi...

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When should someone with dementia go into a care home?

Medically reviewed by Shilpa Amin, M.D., CAQ, FAAFP, Family Medicine, Women's Health, Geriatrics, Integrative Medicine, Clinical Research, Jurisprudence, — Written by Beth Sissons on December 1, ...

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Stage 4 gallbladder cancer: Diagnosis, treatment, and outlook

DefinitionDiagnosisSymptomsTreatmentOutlookSupportSummaryStage 4 gallbladder cancer is the most advanced stage of the disease. This means the disease has spread to other parts of the body, such as ...

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Caring for someone with Parkinson's: What to know

A person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may require physical, emotional, and mental support. Their needs may change from day to day.Caring for a person living with PD may include managing medication...

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Agnosia: Types, causes, and outlook

Agnosia is a rare condition in which a person cannot recognize and identify objects, people, or sounds through one or more senses, even though their sensory functions are otherwise typical.Agnosia ...

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Leukodystrophy: Causes, diagnosis, and treatment

SymptomsCausesRisk factorsOutlookInformation and supportFAQSummaryLeukodystrophy refers to a group of rare genetic disorders affecting the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS includes the brain a...

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Music and Alzheimer's: Benefits, disadvantages, and best types

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Personality changes after pituitary surgery

Pituitary tumor surgery may affect a person’s emotional and mental well-being, as well as those around them. After surgery, people may experience health fears, personality changes, or mental health...

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What is the difference between mobility and disability?

Mobility is the ability to move. A disability is the result of an impairment that affects a person’s ability to carry out tasks. For example, a person may find it difficult to walk very far due to ...

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When should an Alzheimer's patient go to a nursing home?

People with Alzheimer’s disease may not need to move to a nursing home if their condition is manageable in their current home. However, moving may be necessary when a person requires additional car...

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Helping someone with anxiety: What to do and what to avoid

Support for someone with anxiety may include treating them with dignity, offering emotional support, and providing practical help with daily tasks. Before acting, people can ask the affected person...

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Assisted living for those with Alzheimer's disease: How can it help?

Assisted living, which provides a moderate amount of help, may be suitable for those with early stage Alzheimer’s disease.A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have difficulty with day-to-day activ...

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Lou Gehrig’s disease palliative care: Types and more

Medically reviewed by Shilpa Amin, M.D., CAQ, FAAFP, Family Medicine, Women's Health, Geriatrics, Integrative Medicine, Clinical Research, Jurisprudence, — Written by MaryAnn De Pietro, CRT on Au...

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Does Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare Part A and Medicare Advantage may cover respite care as part of hospice care coverage. A person will usually need to pay 5% of the Medicare-approved amount for respite care.Respite care al...

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Who qualifies as a caregiver under Medicare rules?

Under Medicare rules, caregivers are qualified healthcare professionals such as nurses or therapists. Medicare does not pay for care from family members, friends, or privately hired home health aid...

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