IRVINE, Calif. (October 16, 2017)—Jet Health, Inc., a fast-growing home health care provider, announced today the acquisition of Alpine Plus Home Health, a Richardson, Texas-based home health agency that provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social and companion care services.
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Johns Hopkins CAPABLE Program aims to help seniors sooner
Industry perspectives on selling the easy access home
The request is to work with stakeholders and protect patient access.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 4, 2017)—The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (Partnership)—a coalition of home health providers dedicated to improving the integrity, quality and efficiency of home health care for our nation's seniors—thanks seven Georgia Members of Congress for recently sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), urging the withdrawal of the proposed Home Health Groupings Model (HHGM).
49 Senators ask CMS to instead work collaboratively with stakeholders, including home health agencies and providers, to develop and implement payment reforms.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 26, 2017)—The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (Partnership)—a coalition of home health providers dedicated to improving the integrity, quality and efficiency of home health care for our nation's seniors—today applauded a group of bipartisan U.S.
Join the conference for engaging sessions geared toward health care providers.
CHICAGO (August 28, 2017)—The American Academy of Home Care Medicine (AAHCM) announces its first ever stand-alone annual conference, focusing on the issues and challenges that face healthcare professionals who provide in-home primary care. Three tracks—VA, legislative and clinical—will let participants customize learning to their specific needs while engaging with a health care professionals in the field of home care medicine.
Report says gardening and musical instruments are more beneficial to brain health than puzzle learning games.
BANGOR, Wales (August 14, 2017)—A care provider in Wales says it encourages its service users to engage in activities such as learning an instrument or gardening after a report revealed these are the best ways to stimulate the brain.
Innovative care plans for patients are now incorporated into the agency's model.
SAN FRANCISCO (August 9, 2017)—People living with Parkinson’s disease can now have the latest care recommendations incorporated into their personal care plans thanks to a partnership between Home Care Assistance, a provider of in-home care for seniors, and the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Florida's top caregivers were honored by the association in late July.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 7, 2017)—The Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF) is proud to announce the 2017 winners of its 6th Annual Excellence in Home Care Awards. Today’s thriving homecare industry was built by the leadership, dedication and hard work of these and other Association members.
Connectivity in the home drives a dynamic circle of care
CINCINNATI (August 1, 2017)—FirstLight Home Care, a provider of quality, affordable, non-medical homecare for adults, has set all new records for its national business growth. For the first and second quarters, the company has reported $41 million in gross revenues for franchisees, up 20 percent versus the prior year.
The Home Centered Care Institute program hopes to train primary care providers to engage medically complex patients in the home.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (August 1, 2017)—The Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) is announcing the launch of the HCCI Centers of Excellence (COEs) for Home-Based Primary Care, a first-of-its-kind program designed to increase the prevalence of high-quality home-based primary care across the United States. The HCCI COE program features the only comprehensive home-based primary care (HBPC) curriculum in the U.S., offered at eight partner institutions.
Halamandaris was often called the "leader of the last great civil rights movement."
—Via NAHC, WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2017)—It is with great sadness that the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) announces the passing of its president, Val J. Halamandaris.
Diane White cares for a pediatric patient in Rockford, Illinois.
COLUMBIA, Md. (July 26, 2017)—Maxim Healthcare Services, an established provider of home health care, health care staffing, behavioral health care, and population health and wellness services, announced today that Diane White, RN, a nurse in its Rockford, Illinois, office is this year’s National Caregiver of the Year award winner. White was honored by her colleagues and the Maxim leadership team during a special caregiver appreciation ceremony on July 25.
Pediatric Home Service surveyed families to determine the results across 20 categories.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 25, 2017)—If you’ve ever cared for a child with special needs, there is a list of unique considerations regarding wheelchair, medical equipment accessibility, safety concerns and more that is factored into travel outside your home. A new annual resource is making it easier for families of children with special needs to find the best spots in Minnesota that are set up to accommodate their needs.
Patrick Daly will direct the integration of four units operating under the Sonas banner, among other duties.
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (July 19, 2017)—Sonas Home Health Care Group, one of the largest homecare service organizations in Florida, has announced the appointment of Patrick Daly as Chief Executive Officer to lead the strategic growth of the group of private duty registries and licensed homecare agencies.
Nine regional caregivers received the company's award for excellence.
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (July 11, 2017)—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, announced the winners of its annual Caregiver of the Year Awards. Always Best Care awarded nine of its caregivers at its Bi-Annual Franchise Conference in Miami last month. Since launching the annual program in 2013, Always Best Care has recognized its caregivers who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to the care of their clients and their families.
The company also received recognition for having excellent managers.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 6, 2017)—Named the second best out of 109 midsize companies, Pediatric Home Service (PHS) has been recognized for the seventh year in a row in the Star Tribune’s annual ranking of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota. This year, PHS also received a special award for having the best managers.
Nashville is home to a growing and innovative health care market.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (June 29, 2017)—Nashville Medical News has selected Corina K. Tracy, chief operating officer of Compassus, for its Class of 2017 Women to Watch, recognizing 10 of the top female health care leaders in the Nashville region.
“Corina is exceptional by any standard, but it is a particularly significant professional tribute to be paid to her here in Nashville, which is recognized as the nation’s health care services capital,” said Compassus CEO Jim Deal.
Connected technology can improve quality of life for those aging in place.