HomeCare Magazine

25/07/2024

Fostering an inclusive culture is paramount for building strong, collaborative teams that can effectively address the diverse needs of patients. Read about how AccentCare prioritized inclusiveness and saw results here:

In today’s dynamic health care landscape, the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) cannot be overstated. DEI represents policies and procedures that promote the representation and participation of diverse groups of individuals who encompass all ages, races, ethnicities, abilities, d...

24/07/2024

In this eBook, uncover 4 steps organizations must take to automate their way out of denials. From optimizing claim submission to activating an appeals plan, you’ll get every action item you need to prevent and overturn denials—plus key metrics to track as you go.

Sponsored by Waystar

Denial prevention is a top priority in today’s health care revenue cycle. It’s also one area where most organizations fall behind. When 63% of denied claims are recoverable but rarely reworked, the problem is clear. Staff don’t have the time, money or resources to work denials as thoroughly as...

22/07/2024

The advent of hospital-level care in the home means better outcomes for patients and the system overall. Read more below:

The home health care market is expected to reach more than $515 billion by 2027—and with good reason, given the potential impact that these services can have on the $4.5 trillion that the United States pays for health care every year. Hospitals and medical facilities all over the country are exper...

03/07/2024

ResMed presented 13 new clinical studies predicting rapid growth in the demand for PAP therapy and more. We break down three of them for you below:

The medical device maker ResMed presented 13 new clinical studies at the recent SLEEP 2024 conference, which is the joint meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society. The studies were wide-ranging but focused on demonstrating the value of positive airway pressure...

25/06/2024

Enteral feeding tubes can help patients in many ways. However, living with a feeding tube can mean sleep disruptions, mealtime issues and barriers to work and travel—which can impact quality of life. This white paper looks at ways to reduce sleep disturbances for those who sleep with a continuous pump ETF. Download it for free by clicking the link in our bio.

Sponsored by Cardinal Health.

Enteral feeding tubes (ETFs) can help patients in many ways. However, living with a feeding tube can mean sleep disruptions, mealtime issues and barriers to work and travel—which can impact quality of life. This white paper looks at ways to reduce sleep disturbances for those who sleep with a cont...

24/06/2024

Incontinence is not distributed equally across all communities. While some minority groups may have a lower overall risk, those affected often suffer more severely from the condition.

With such a widespread and impactful health issue, urinary incontinence is not a fringe medical condition but a mainstream crisis warranting urgent attention and action. Read more about seeking incontinence solutions here:

As we discuss women’s health, it is crucial to acknowledge the pressing need for inclusive and accessible health care solutions that cater to the diverse needs of all communities. Despite remarkable advances in medical science, certain health issues continue to disproportionately impact minority p...

24/06/2024

In this QuickChat, learn about frequent insurance claims and how to avoid them, plus what to do when the worst happens. Listen to the 18-minute "Understanding Risks to Homecare Business" episode for free below.

Sponsored by Philadelphia Insurance

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time.

22/06/2024

The safety of homecare workers is a huge concern these days, but it’s easy to forget the dangers of caregivers and others getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. In fact, time on the road can be one of the greatest risks to your staff and their clients. Read more below.

The safety of homecare workers is a huge concern these days, but it’s easy to forget the dangers of caregivers and others getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. In fact, time on the road can be one of the greatest risks to your staff and their clients. In a recent online panel, HomeCare heard from...

21/06/2024

This ebook explores the issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and SMS in homecare. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency. Read more below:
Sponsored by Celo Heath

This ebook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in homecare. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency!...

21/06/2024

Understand what you need to know about subcontracting and overseas work in the context of Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) contracts. Read more below:

The term “subcontract” is a fairly simple term. A subcontract arises when one company (ABC, Inc.) pays another company (XYZ, Inc.) to perform services. This is the classic 1099 independent contractor arrangement. For example, if Vivian’s Nursing Home contracts with DEF Lawn Mowing Service to m...

20/06/2024

This white paper looks at ways to reduce sleep disturbances for those who sleep with a continuous pump enteral feeding tubes (ETFs). Download for free below:

Sponsored by Cardinal Health.

Enteral feeding tubes (ETFs) can help patients in many ways. However, living with a feeding tube can mean sleep disruptions, mealtime issues and barriers to work and travel—which can impact quality of life. This white paper looks at ways to reduce sleep disturbances for those who sleep with a cont...

20/06/2024

HomeCare spoke with the director of corporate development at Aeroflow Health about making breastfeeding available for all. Read more below:

As a durable medical equipment (DME) provider, you may offer breast pumps and other lactation and post-natal tools for your clientele, or you may be thinking about expanding into the category. It’s important to understand the kind of support lactating parents need. HomeCare talked with Amanda Mini...

19/06/2024

In this white paper, senior care advocate Laurie Orlov examines changes in the approach to senior care post-pandemic and what it means for the industry. Download for free by clicking below.

Sponsored by Hamilton CapTel

.twitter { display: none; } During COVID-19, families brought residents home from senior living facilities to keep them safe, and move-ins were halted or delayed. Many families chose homecare as an alternative. However, as the 65+ population continues to grow at a rate of 10,000 per day to a total o...

07/05/2024

Today! Don't miss our FREE RoundTable starting in the next hour.

Tuesday, May 07, 2024 at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time. In this panel discussion, you will learn from staffing providers and utilizers what it takes to successfully implement a staffing outsource solution from orientation, onboarding and absorbing the offshore staff into your culture and mission, in...

26/04/2024

Like other areas of health care, hospice requires a lot of training, especially for nurses. One area of opportunity is around building knowledge of some of the unique medications, medication protocols and treatment workflows that exist in hospice and palliative care. Read more about how pharmacists can help reduce nurse turnover below:

Pharmacy managers and support can help lighten the load for nurses through clinical expertise, educational opportunities, workflow technology and other services

25/04/2024

Do you have the policies and coverage you need to keep your staff safe when they drive, whether you operate a fleet or they are using their own vehicles? In this RoundTable, we’ll discuss the key points you need to know about employees driving to and from clients’ homes—and transporting clients. Sign up for free below.
Sponsored by Philadelphia Insurance Companies

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time. Homecare worker safety is a huge concern these days—but their risks behind the wheel of a vehicle are often forgotten. In fact, time on the road can be one of the greatest risks to your staff and their clients, especially as the U.S. has se...

24/04/2024

With new regulations requiring the use of EVs coming into effect in the next few years—and with states such as California, Colorado, Massachusetts and at least 10 others looking to phase out internal combustion engines—now is the time to evaluate EVs and consider the many factors of incorporating EVs into your fleet operations. Here are five to consider:

The perceived slowdown in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in North America doesn't mean companies should pause, slow down or abandon their fleet electrification plans. On the contrary, this is the time to start planning, piloting and maturing a long-term conversion strategy to fleet electrif...

23/04/2024

Tune in for our RoundTable discussion with Tactical Back Office and learn from staffing providers and utilizers what it takes to successfully implement a staffing outsource solution from orientation, onboarding and absorbing the offshore staff into your culture and mission, including:

• How to enjoy continued success partnering with the right personnel
• Picking an agency
• Long-term success requires decisive action and a plan to survive
• Enjoying the new look of your company utilizing your offshore staffing solution

Sign up for free for this RoundTable taking place Tuesday, May 7 at 1 p.m. CT below.

Sponsored by Tactical Back Office

Tuesday, May 07, 2024 at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time. In this panel discussion, you will learn from staffing providers and utilizers what it takes to successfully implement a staffing outsource solution from orientation, onboarding and absorbing the offshore staff into your culture and mission, in...

22/04/2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services deemed power seat elevation equipment used on power wheelchairs to be a covered benefit for dates of service on or after May 16, 2023. This presents a significant opportunity for the senior population—which is growing at the rate of 10,000 per day—and the durable medical equipment providers who serve them.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) deemed power seat elevation equipment used on power wheelchairs to be a covered benefit for dates of service on or after May 16, 2023. This presents a significant opportunity for the senior population—which is growing at the rate of 10,000 per day...

16/04/2024

Did you know that, as a durable medical equipment provider, your subcontractors must be accredited if they are providing delivery and education? Some DMEs haven’t kept up with this CMS mandate since the public health emergency. And even if it’s not required, there a benefits to working with accredited subs. In this short conversation, Sandra Canally, founder and CEO of The Compliance Team, will explain why it’s important and how to go about it.
Sponsored by The Compliance Team

Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time.

15/04/2024

A re-think of onboarding in post-acute care is overdue. Download the free report today below and raise the bar for your agency’s onboarding standards as you discover how an employee-first onboarding experience can be a game-changer and a competitive differentiator.
Sponsored by Viventium

The homecare and home health industry is at a crossroads, and managers and administrators are in the eye of the storm. Staffing shortages and high employee turnover are huge, recurring problems—the Home Care Association of America reported last year that the workforce shortage has reached “crisi...

12/04/2024

When you’re thinking about new ideas, you’re often in the brainstorming process. However, the convergent or deciding phase is equally important. Here's how to ensure that those new, fresh and interesting ideas thought of during the divergent phase actually get considered.

When you think of famous visionary leaders, you often think that they have something, know something or do something that the rest of us don’t have, don’t know or can’t do. The truth is, they don’t. The only thing they have is an intuitive understanding of how to open their minds and conside...

11/04/2024

Adequate feeding is essential to recovery from critical illness and for improved outcomes. Discover how the Kangaroo OMNI Pump can help promote positive patient outcomes whether to the hospital, the home or beyond below.
Sponsored by Cardinal Health

Adequate feeding is essential to recovery from critical illness and for improved outcomes. Ensuring optimal nutrition across care settings requires collaboration from a multidisciplinary team, which includes working with the patient in the hospital and caregivers at home. The next-generation Cardina...

10/04/2024

As you are building your homecare agency, there might be a moment when you feel you are not hitting your potential. There are several steps you can take to build in frameworks that can increase your business in a constant stream, enabling you to focus on delivering expert care. Here are some options to consider. https://www.homecaremag.com/operations/march-2024/9-ways-optimize-your-agencys-growth

09/04/2024

Discover nine essential tips tailored for senior care professionals to help them effectively communicate with seniors experiencing hearing loss. Download the below infographic now to empower your team, build trust, and enhance care for the aging population.
Sponsored by Hamilton CapTel

Discover nine essential tips tailored for senior care professionals to help effectively communicate with seniors experiencing hearing loss. From gaining attention respectfully to understanding individual preferences, these strategies improve communication and foster a more supportive environment. Do...

01/04/2024

With demand as great as ever for aging in place—and housing costs high—the market is ripe for a surge in the home modification business. HomeCare sat down with Jim Greatorex, vice president of VGM Live at Home, to catch up on what’s new and what’s coming in the world of home access.

With demand as great as ever for aging in place—and housing costs high—the market is ripe for a surge in the home modification business. HomeCare sat down with Jim Greatorex, vice president of VGM Live at Home, to catch up on what’s new and what’s coming in the world of home access. HomeCare...

30/03/2024

The subject of urinary incontinence challenges for older adults living at home is often overlooked. But understanding how to manage urinary incontinence can be as essential as many of these other topics in terms of producing favorable patient outcomes. Read more below:

As we recently transitioned to 2024, I wasn’t even a little bit surprised to read on the second day of the new year an article written by a pharmacist related to helping people grow old safely at home by reducing their risk of falls. These types of aging-in-place articles have become quite common ...

29/03/2024

With the inception of Medicare in 1965, DME providers have always been the middle people between the doctor and the referral source. The rules and requirements look nothing like they did in the past. Using documentation rules from long ago may cause denials today. Make sure you’re up to date on Medicare Advantage requirements by clicking below:

With the inception of Medicare in 1965, durable medical equipment (DME) providers have always been the middle people between the doctor and the referral source. Initially, this meant that a prescription was required to prove medical need. While that hasn’t changed, the rules and requirements look ...

28/03/2024

Industry leaders have predicted for years that the demand for aging in place would skyrocket. It looks like more people are prepping their homes to do so, according to a survey from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) in which 76% of remodelers said requests for aging-in-place features have increased over the past five years.

Industry leaders have predicted for years that the demand for aging in place would skyrocket. It looks like more people are prepping their homes to do so, according to a survey from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) in which 76% of remodelers said requests for aging-in-place features h...

27/03/2024

If you’re attending Medtrade be sure to stop by the New Product Pavilion sponsored by HomeCare!