11+ hour, 36+ min ago   (258+ words) In a new memo outlining the National Fraud Enforcement Division’s enforcement priorities in a variety of industries, the Department of Justice called out home health and hospice fraud as an area of focus in the healthcare sector. “National healthcare expenditures…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (347+ words) California Hospice Association launches certification program to help providers comply with new regulations … SYNERGY HomeCare continues streak as one of fastest-growing home care franchises in US, inking 101 new territories in 2025 and ending year with 626 territories … CMS releases home health PEPPER…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (549+ words) Providers could potentially have a new benchmark for fee-for-service home care admissions, according to the latest report from Trella Health. The annual interactive Post-Acute Market Intelligence Report: 2026 Edition also found increases in home health and hospice admissions, as well as…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (55+ words) McKnights Home Care Medicare eliminates key pathways used by ‘breakthrough’ devices for extra payments … RFK Jr., Oz claim fraud crackdown drove ACA enrollment drop while analysts cite rising costs … Medicaid work rule leaves homeless in the cold…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (640+ words) Fueled by its cash reserves and the prospect of a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rate increase for 2027, Addus HomeCare plans to continue its growth arc through mergers and acquisitions, CEO Dirk Allison said during the company’s second-quarter earnings call…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (459+ words) Criminal charges were brought against 19 defendants, including home care aides and company owners, for their alleged participation in fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims totaling more than $4 million, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Some allegedly were incarcerated, working other jobs…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (655+ words) >> Finalists in the 2026 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program have been announced, recognizing providers and technology firms that serve the home care, skilled nursing and senior living sectors. The annual competition, now in its 16th year, recognizes achievements across 14 categories this…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (443+ words) McKnights Home Care New York has become the latest state to impose a temporary moratorium on new Medicaid enrollments for home care agencies, joining a growing number of states and the federal government that have imposed similar moratoria amid concerns…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (236+ words) Driven by continued growth in its specialty pharmacy and recent acquisitions in its home health business, BrightSpring Health Services reported strong revenue and earnings in the second quarter of 2026. Pharmacy Solutions revenue of $3.4 billion saw 22% growth for the quarter year-over-year....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (649+ words) Palliative care providers are encouraged by a new provision in the federal home health payment rule that would expand community-based palliative care for some Medicare beneficiaries, but many questions remain on whether the proposed change would have a significant impact....