HomeCare Editors’ Top 5: Week of February 15

Ruling Gives Hospitals Hope on RAC Appeals Backlog
Hospitals persuaded a federal appeals court to give new life to their legal fight to force HHS to work more quickly through a backlog of disputed findings by Medicare’s controversial recovery audit contractors. (Lisa Schencker/Modern Healthcare)

“Promise You’ll Never Put Me in a Nursing Home”
It is hard to say no to that request. But it often is even harder to honor it. (Tara Bahrapour/The Washington Post)

How Millennials Could Change Healthcare
Millennials may give the healthcare industry more impetus to improve customer service. (Jason Hidalgo/USA Today)

Caroline’s Cart is Rolling into Target Stores Nationwide
The Birmingham, Ala.-based innovative shopping cart is a boon to caregivers of older children and adults with special needs. (Target.com)

A Personal Perspective On Helping Aging Family Members Live Well, With Assistance
A good facility is the type of environment where many elders thrive. It’s a great transitional step between living independently at home and living in a nursing home. It’s a good alternative for families who can’t have a relative live with them for various reasons. (Liz Seegert/AHCJ)