Staffing Shortages Remain the Biggest Challenge for Home-Based Care Industry
A recent survey highlights staffing shortages as the biggest challenge for home-based care providers, while most companies plan to focus on organic growth in 2025.
A recent survey highlights staffing shortages as the biggest challenge for home-based care providers, while most companies plan to focus on organic growth in 2025.
While MLTSS expands access to home-based care, its success depends on addressing key challenges like workforce shortages, eligibility barriers, care coordination gaps, and transitions from institutional care. Here’s what needs to be done to improve these programs.
Florida’s Medicaid program has introduced a pilot initiative transitioning waiver services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to managed care in two regions.
Congressional budget cuts could put Medicaid coverage at risk for millions, with experts cautioning that states may struggle to compensate for reduced federal funding.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced 11 new partners joining the state’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) to enhance home care services.
Massachusetts and Colorado offer strong MLTSS programs that help Medicaid beneficiaries receive in-home care rather than entering nursing facilities. Their programs provide personal care, home health services, and caregiver support to promote independent living.
Florida’s Medicaid managed care system has undergone major changes, including new contracts and a reduced number of service regions, affecting millions of residents.
Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) help Medicaid enrollees receive in-home care rather than institutional care. These programs focus on independence and quality of life for individuals with long-term care needs.
California requires licensed healthcare professionals to oversee AI medical necessity decisions under a new law aimed at protecting patient care and fairness.
Indiana lawmakers are tackling Medicaid reforms, addressing waitlists, caregiver services, and payment delays under the PathWays for Aging program.