Unplanned Long-Term Care Costs Threaten U.S. Retirement Security
New analysis warns that long-term care expenses pose serious risks to retirement security, particularly for single women and Baby Boomers.
Long-term Care
Long-Term Care Leaders Warn of Crisis If Immigration Orders Proceed
Long-term care providers appeal to HHS to stop immigration policies that could deport thousands of essential immigrant caregivers, risking severe staffing shortages.
AHCA and NCAL Released Recommendations to Make ACOs More Accessible for Long Term Care Providers
Discover the innovative strategies proposed by healthcare associations to facilitate greater participation of long-term and post-acute care providers in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), aiming to improve patient care and system efficiency.
How State Medicaid Policies Shape LTSS Environments and Outcomes – Part 2
Uncover how state-specific Medicaid policies impact the access to and outcomes of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) policies.
How States Vary in LTSS Environments and Outcomes – Part 1
Uncover how states vary when it comes to their Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) landscape, affecting quality, access, and innovation in home care services.
Indiana Set to Go Live with Managed Care Transition in July 2024
Indiana gears up for a monumental shift towards managed care, aiming to modernize its Medicaid program and improve service delivery. Dive into what lies ahead for the state’s healthcare.
Proposed Staffing Norms Are A Hurdle for Majority of Nursing Homes
With less than 20% of nursing homes adhering to the newly proposed staffing standards, challenges and potential changes loom large in the long-term care landscape.
HHS & CMS Providing Resources to States to Ensure Access to Quality Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a suite of new resources to improve CMS and state oversight of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) managed care programs
Several States Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage to 12 Months
CMS approved actions in Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Washington, D.C., to extend Medicaid and CHIP coverage for 12 months after pregnancy.
Humana Expanding Value-Based Home Care Subsidiary to Virginia
Humana Inc. announced that it will bring its onehome value-based home care model to Virginia. The expansion will support Medicare beneficiaries healing at home and create employment opportunities in Virginia.