HomeCare Editors’ Top 5: Week of March 14

Hybrid Long-Term Care Policies Provide Cash and Leave Some Behind
There’s a good reason to have long-term care coverage in your wealth management plan. (John F. Wasik/New York Times)

Report Details That Senior Health Care Misses the Mark
Quality over quantity. As people get older, their health care goals may shift away from living as long as possible to maintaining a good quality of life. In key areas, however, the medical treatment older people receive often doesn’t reflect this change, according to a new study. (Michelle Andrews/Kaiser Health News)

Home Health M&A Valuations Near Peak
There was a dramatic drop off in the number of home health deals completed in 2015 as compared to years past, but even with valuations at all-time highs, strategic buyers will continue to seek out acquisitions that add significant value to their portfolios in the year ahead. (Kourtney Liepelt/Home Health Care News)

Why More than Half of Hospital Bills Don’t Get Paid
Hospitals and medical practices share a growing problem with those they treat: Patients aren’t paying their bills. (Holly Fletcher/The Tennesseean)

Genesis Sells Home Health, Hospice Unit for $84 Million
The deal is expected to close within 90 days, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. (Amy Baxter/Home Health Care News)