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CMS Announces LEAD Model, Focusing On Homebound Patients

On Thursday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new accountable care organization (ACO)- focused model, specifically targeting homebound and dually eligible patients. ...

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Medicare Final Rule Changes That Home Health Providers Need To Know

The Medicare home health final payment rule for calendar year 2026 has been most discussed for its methodology and its 1.3% aggregate rate cut, but other aspects of the final rule require home heal...

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VA’s 2026 Rate Cuts In Texas And New Mexico Raise Risk Of Broader State Reductions

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently released its 2026 VA fee schedule, which includes significant rate cuts for home health aide and homemaker codes in two states – and could prompt s...

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15 Best Bathtub Lift Chairs for Elderly in 2026

If you’re looking for the 15 best bathtub lift chairs for elderly in 2026, I’ve got you covered. These chairs feature swivel seats, non-slip pads, waterproof designs, and remote controls to make ba...

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Beyond Wearables: How Radar Technology is Revolutionizing Elderly Sleep Monitoring

Dr. Jae-Eun Lee, CEO of bitsensing Radar holds the potential to change the way we look after elderly people, with new radar-based sleep monitors offering a way to rethink the way elderly peo...

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Court Finalizes DOJ’s Settlement In UnitedHealth, Amedisys Merger

On Wednesday, a district court finalized the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) settlement regarding UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) acquisition of Amedisys. The settlement, approved by...

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Geography, Income Complicate Critical Role Of Family Caregiving

Family caregivers play a critical role in coordinating care and improving outcomes for older adults receiving home-based care services – but family dynamics complicate how family support systems fu...

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Hospital-at-Home Boosts Patient Experience Without Raising Costs For Rural Patients

New research shows that hospital-level care is possible for adults living in rural settings – and that people receiving acute care in the home are more physically active than those in brick-and-mor...

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VitalCaring Acquires Traditions Health’s Home Health Operations

VitalCaring Group has acquired home health, hospice and palliative care operations from Traditions Health. Three other providers acquired other hospice and palliative care assets from T...

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Cairns Health Acquires Together by Renee to Advance AI-Driven Care for Seniors and Patients with Chronic Conditions

Transaction Strengthens Cairns’ Luna Platform with Pioneering AI-Powered Medication Management and Patient Engagement Technology Cairns Health, a leading provider of digital health solutions for s...

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By the Bay Health Invests In Diverse Workforce Pipeline With New Nursing Scholarship

By the Bay Health has created a new nursing scholarship in partnership with the Dominican University of California to bolster its clinician diversity and promote culturally relevant care. ...

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Families Prefer In-Home Care To Senior Living – Yet Struggle To Identify Needed Support

Families of older adults have a strong preference for home care over senior living – but many are unaware of the type of care their loved one needs. That’s according to a new report from A ...

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Bayada Rolls Out New AI Model To Prevent Falls, Reduce Hospitalizations

Bayada Home Health Care has recently rolled out an AI model to prevent falls and reduce hospitalizations among its personal care clients. Called the Enhanced Quality of Care Model (EQoC...

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Australia news live: NSW police used capsicum spray to subdue 87-year-old at Sydney nursing home

Meanwhile, NSW Liberals edge towards leadership spill. Follow today’s news liveTurkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in AdelaideGet our breaking news email, ...

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Aging in Place Technology Market to Expand Rapidly Over Next Decade| Medical Guardian, Life Alert, Vayyar Home

HTF MI recently introduced Global Aging in Place Technology Market study with 143+ pages in-depth overview, describing about the Product / Industry Scope and elaborates market size (2025-2032).

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LifeCare Home Health Expands With Infinity Hospice Care Acquisition

Nevada-based LifeCare Home Health has acquired Infinity Hospice Care, a hospice provider that operates in Nevada and Arizona. Infinity serves patients across Nevada and Arizona. Through...

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voize Nabs $50M to Scale AI Nursing Companion to U.S. and Europe

What You Should Know: – voize, the AI company redefining nursing care, has secured $50M in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital. – The investment will fuel its expansion ...

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Home Health Worker Retention Improves As Wages, Bonuses Increase In 2025

Pay increases for home care aides (HCAs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) rose faster in 2025 than in 2024, leading to lower turnover rates. Wage bumps also increased at a slightly f...

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Activated Insights Acquires Caregiver Education, Compliance Platform CareAcademy

Activated Insights has acquired CareAcademy, a provider of training and compliance tools for home care, home health, hospice and senior living providers. The deal expands Activated Insi...

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Home-Based Care Providers Reap Benefits Of Palliative Care – But Broader Adoption Hinges On Reform

Home-based providers are seeing tangible benefits from incorporating palliative care services as part of their offerings, but adoption of palliative service lines has remained limited. ...

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At-Home Care’s Shift To Value-Based Models Demands Smarter Marketing, Messaging

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The home-based care industry is increasingly pursuing value-based reimbursement models, but that transition demands fresh marketing ...

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