Home care news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to home care:

Industry News

  1. Home Care Industry Growth: According to a report by Grand View Research, the global home care market is expected to reach USD 336.4 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. (Source: Grand View Research)
  2. Home Care Technology: A new study by Home Care Pulse found that 71% of home care agencies are using technology to streamline operations, with 45% using mobile apps to manage care. (Source: Home Care Pulse)
  3. Home Care Workforce: The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) has launched a new initiative to address the home care workforce shortage, including a campaign to promote the benefits of a career in home care. (Source: NAHC)

Regulatory Updates

  1. Overtime Rule Update: The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a new overtime rule, effective January 1, 2020, which will require home care agencies to pay overtime to caregivers who work more than 40 hours per week. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor)
  2. Medicare Home Health Payments: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced changes to Medicare home health payments, including a 2.2% payment increase for 2020. (Source: CMS)
  3. State-by-State Home Care Regulations: The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) has published a guide to state-by-state home care regulations, providing an overview of the laws and regulations governing home care in each state. (Source: NAHC)

Best Practices and Research

  1. Home Care Quality Improvement: A study published in the Journal of Gerontology found that home care agencies that implemented quality improvement initiatives saw significant improvements in patient outcomes and caregiver satisfaction. (Source: Journal of Gerontology)
  2. Caregiver Burnout Prevention: A new report by the National Alliance for Caregiving found that caregiver burnout is a significant issue in the home care industry, with 60% of caregivers reporting feelings of burnout. (Source: National Alliance for Caregiving)
  3. Home Care and Telehealth: A study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that telehealth services can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs in home care settings. (Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare)

Company News

  1. Home Care Agency Acquisitions: BrightStar Care, a national home care agency, has acquired several local home care agencies in recent months, expanding its presence in the market. (Source: BrightStar Care)
  2. Home Care Technology Company Raises Funding: CareLinx, a home care technology company, has raised $10 million in funding to expand its platform and services. (Source: CareLinx)
  3. Home Care Agency Partnerships: Home Instead Senior Care, a national home care agency, has partnered with several local organizations to provide home care services to seniors in their communities. (Source: Home Instead Senior Care)