Thousands of seniors in the Bay State will lose access to home care services this spring or will not be able to receive assistance due to impending funding shortfalls totaling millions of dollars, senior advocacy groups and advocates say. It is likely that it will be reduced. Aging services organizations are calling on Gov. Maura Healey and the Legislature to allocate more funds to ensure continued services, as state budget officials worry about loosening tax collections and myriad spending requests. We are looking for support during this time. Some organizations expect state-funded home care programs to run out of funding…
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HARTFORD, Conn. — A Hartford-based home health agency has agreed to a large settlement to repay the state and federal governments for violating Medicaid regulations.Connecticut U.S. Attorney William Tong and Vanessa Roberts Avery made the announcement Thursday. that house Care VNA LLC and its current and former owners Shakira Lubega and Constant Ogut have entered into civil settlement agreements with the federal and state governments.Tonig said he will pay $361,520 to resolve allegations that payments were made for home health services that violated Medicaid regulations regarding care plans.Home Care VNA is a home health agency with offices at 330 Main…
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – Local businesses held their annual toy drive Thursday night.TLC In Home Care Service Inc. hosts a toy drive at JP Henry's on the first Thursday of December each year.This year, TLC Office Manager Tori Dye said they brought in more than 100 toys.The toys will be donated to three local community organizations next week.”The toys will be donated to Children and Families Association, Family Crisis Intervention Center and Blueprint,” said Tori Dye, TLC office manager. “This is our 12th year. We honestly ask people to bring toys and we donate to those organizations. It's a good…
A healthcare real estate trust under construction in Nashville, Tennessee.Source: Google MapsCompany name: Healthcare Realty Trust (HR)work: healthcare real estate trust is a self-managed real estate investment trust that owns and operates medical outpatient buildings primarily located around hospital campuses. The company selectively expands its portfolio through real estate acquisition and development. Its portfolio includes approximately 700 properties totaling more than 40 million square feet, concentrated in 15 growth markets. The company's properties are located in high-growth markets and have a broad tenant mix that includes more than 30 physician specialties.Stock market value: $6.38 billion ($17.99 per share)Stock chart iconStock…
Many people online reacted to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson with a sense of morbid inevitability. The often indifferent nature of the U.S. health care system has long been widely debated, and evidence is mounting that the way the country delivers health services comes at significant costs in both money and lives. Executives in the healthcare industry, from insurance companies to pharmaceutical companies and even hospitals, have become popular villains. Killing humans is a morally abhorrent act, please stop it. However, I noticed that many people still have questions such as: “Would it be surprising if, as…
This article is part of the HHCN+ membership One of the promotional problems facing home health care is that most people don't even understand the difference between home health care and home health care, much to the chagrin of industry veterans in both fields. . But in the future, those same leaders are bullish on integrating these two types of care. Yes, home health care and home health care are different services. But can they join forces and open the door to the world of value-based care? Many organizations already offer both services, and referrals are occurring across these segments.…
According to a recent report, Gen Z is rethinking careers in the healthcare industry. getty More than 20% of Gen Z healthcare workers are considering leaving the industry, according to the report, raising concerns about the sustainability of an already strained workforce. Soliant Health's 2024 Healthcare Employment Trends Report cites workplace culture issues and limited advancement opportunities as key concerns. According to a Mercer report, the exodus from the healthcare industry is expected to result in a shortage of more than 100,000 key workers nationwide by 2028. Meanwhile, Forbes reports that employers across multiple industries are firing Gen Z employees…
WASHINGTON, DC — Americans' positive ratings of the quality of U.S. health care are currently at their lowest level in a Gallup trend dating back to 2001. The 44% of U.S. adults who currently say the quality of their health care is excellent (11%) or good (33%) has steadily declined over the years, dropping a total of 10 points since 2020. Between 2001 and 2020, a majority of 52% to 62% rated the quality of health care in the United States positively. Currently, 54% say it is either fair (38%) or insufficient (16%). Throughout the 24-year trend, Americans rate the…
14th Annual Conference Sponsored by the University of Miami Center for Health Care Policy. miami herbert business school The event, scheduled for Friday, January 24, just four days after the new administration takes office, will provide the first glimpse of the direction of planned changes in the U.S. health care industry. “All the industry heavyweights will be in attendance, and while the timing of the meeting is fortuitous, it's perfect in terms of getting clear direction on the expectations and impact of the changes,” he said. stephen ulmanprofessor and director of the Center for Health Management and Policy in the…
VSee Health (VSEE) has partnered with AbundaBox to launch AbundaLife™, a comprehensive health record management platform. The solution consolidates personal health data into a single secure profile, addressing fragmented medical records challenges. Priced at $34 per year per patient, the platform has already secured eight healthcare facilities in its initial rollout.AbundaLife integrates medical records, lab results, prescriptions, and immunizations, offering improved care coordination, personalized treatment options, and simplified health management. The platform leverages VSee Health’s AI telehealth technology to provide telehealth support, clinical reviews, and billing services. VSee Health (VSEE) ha collaborato con AbundaBox per…