Home Health Care News
Results from the 2021 Home Health and Home Care Staffing Survey
The results of this survey from NAHC member Axxess and Home Health Care News show the views of 753 home-based care professionals polled about their thoughts on home health and home care staffing in 2021. The survey, conducted online between July 21 – August 6, 2021, asked about how companies are: Dealing with the impact […]
Read MoreListen NAHC President Bill Dombi Talk Home Care & Hospice Policy on the Disrupt Podcast
Listen to the podcast on SoundCloud or on Apple podcasts NAHC President Bill Dombi appeared on the most recent episode of the Disrupt podcast from Home Health Care News, and he and reporter/editor Robert Holly discussed all the important legislative, legal, and regulatory issues facing home care and hospice today. Here is an excerpt to […]
Read MoreState Bill Aiding Unionization in Home-Based Care Could ‘Set a Precedent’ Nationwide
Traditionally, the home-based care world has been mostly void of massive unionization efforts among its workers. But that could change soon, thanks to a new ruling out of California related to “Assembly Bill 2455,” which the state passed in 2018. The bill aims to allow home-based care workers’ contact information to be unveiled, which gives […]
Read MoreOSHA’s Virus Protection Program Could Put Home Health Agencies Under the Microscope
In response to an executive order from President Joe Biden, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a national emphasis program aimed at protecting workers from COVID-19 while on the job. OSHA, part of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), is responsible for assuring “safe and healthy working conditions” for most workers in […]
Read MoreNAHC’s Dombi: Home Care Opportunities Are on the Rise, Despite Ongoing Operational Challenges
Home care agencies have been through a turbulent year. But they’re coming out of it under a new light from the perspective of clients and potential partners. That spotlight continues to grow brighter with each passing day, too, though COVID-19 cases within home care have fluctuated as of late. Far more agencies are dealing with […]
Read MoreNAHC President Bill Dombi Gives Policy Update to Home Health Care News
Normally, to receive a home health and hospice policy update from NAHC President William A. Dombi, you need to attend a NAHC conference or be present for one of his many speaking engagements around the country. However, Mr. Dombi recently appeared on the Disrupt podcast of Home Health Care News and he provided an invaluable […]
Read MoreHome Care Careers ‘Are Suddenly on the Map,’ But Recruiting Remains a Challenge
Recruiting and retention in both the home health and home care industries has always been an uphill battle for providers. In spring, operators had hoped that the job market’s volatility during the COVID-19 crisis would help on those fronts. With tens of millions of individuals forced out of work, they thought, the home-based care labor […]
Read MoreAging Expert Bob Kramer: Hospitals ‘Forced to Face the Fact People Don’t Want to Go There’
Bob Kramer was exposed to the aging industry in the 80s when he was serving as a Maryland state legislator. Kramer realized that the aging space was going to become more important — and that seniors would need more resources to be properly cared for in the future. Some of the same problems that existed […]
Read MoreWhat Medicare Advantage Plans Want From Home-Based Care Providers
Medicare Advantage (MA) has provided tailwinds for home-based care providers, as the overall MA member population has grown substantially over the last decade. In 2020, there were over 24 million MA members in the U.S., over double the amount there were in 2010 and nearly five times the amount in 2005, according to Centers for […]
Read MoreHome-Based Care Providers with PPP Loans Can’t Bank on Forgiveness
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) were a godsend for a lot of home care agencies in 2020, allowing them to keep their heads above water during financial downturns and reward employees for conducting hazardous work. But now agencies must prepare for the aftermath of PPP in the form of […]
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