CMS announces payment changes for Medicare home health agencies for 2016
(Source – CMS.gov, 10/29/2015) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced changes to the Medicare home health
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Health care costs for dementia found greater than for any other disease
(Source – National Institutes of Health) In the last five years of life, total health care spending for people with
Read MoreDementia Also Takes Toll On Unpaid Caregivers, Study Shows
(By – Michelle Andrews, Kaiser health News) Unpaid caregivers and family members spend more than 100 hours a month, on
Read MoreThe Return of the House Call
Independence at Home, a Medicare-supported demonstration project in which a cohort of patients is receiving primary care in their homes, is proving
Read MoreCaregivers’ Needs Get Attention at Seminar
With caregivers expected to be providing the bulk of care for older Americans int he years ahead, panelists called for
Read MoreHow One Home Health Agency Earned Five Stars
(By – Michael Tomsic, WFAE) Home health agencies are a segment of the medical industry that you may not know about
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of Michigan working on new home care strategy
The agency is developing a plan designed to not only save money, but improve patient care outcomes as well. Building
Read MoreHelping people maintain independence
(By – Masaki Ova, www.jamestownsun.com) A licensed social worker and two registered nurses with a combined 75 years of experience are
Read MoreBenefits of California’s Independence At Home Act
(By Valerie VanBooven, RN BSN, Editor in Chief of HomeCareDaily.com) There are a lot of questions surrounding elder care and
Read MoreWage Protections For Home Care Workers Reinstated
(By – MICHELLE DIAMENT, www.disabilityscoop.com) A federal appeals court has upheld a rule requiring that in-home care workers assisting people with
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