CMS Launches New Medicare Model ACCESS to Expand Technology-Supported Chronic Care
CMS plans to launch the ACCESS Model to expand technology-supported chronic care and test outcome-aligned payments for Medicare beneficiaries.
Home Health
CMS Proposes 6.4% Cut to Medicare Home Health Payments for 2026
CMS proposes a 6.4% reduction in Medicare payments to home health agencies for 2026, raising concerns about access to care and financial stability in the sector.
New York Awards Contracts for In-Home Assistive Technology to Support Independent Living for People with I/DD
New York’s OPWDD has awarded contracts to eight providers to deliver assistive technologies and supports that promote independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.
Understanding Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) for In-Home Care
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.
The VBP Blog 2024 Recap
In 2024, managed care and value-based payment models reshaped healthcare by improving care coordination, enhancing outcomes, and addressing diverse population needs in behavioral health, I/DD care, and home health.
Biden-Harris Administration Launches VBP Initiative to Boost Kidney Transplant Access
CMS has introduced a new rule to improve access to kidney transplants and enhance care quality, part of a six-year mandatory initiative by CMS aiming to increase efficiency and access nationwide.
Uncertainty in Home Health Care with CMS ‘Overpayment’ Clawbacks Looming
Home health providers face uncertainty as CMS clawbacks loom, with billions in potential repayments impacting the industry’s financial stability.
The FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements and Its Ripple Effect on Healthcare
The FTC’s recent ruling to eliminate non-compete agreements promises significant shifts in the healthcare industry. This blog explores the potential benefits and challenges this change could bring to healthcare professionals and patients alike.
Home Care Costs for Seniors Hitting Record Highs
Explore why at-home care costs for the elderly have soared to new heights, driven by increased labor costs and a growing elderly population, and what this means for families and the healthcare system.