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Home care sees largest price jump in history, BLS report finds
04/18/24 at 03:00 AMHome care sees largest price jump in history, BLS report finds McKnights Home Care, by Adam Healy; 4/15/24The cost of home care rose faster than ever in the last year, far outpacing inflation across every other healthcare spending category, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Consumer Price Index report. Home care costs rose 14.2% between March 2023 and March 2024 — its most rapid growth since BLS began tracking data for the segment in 2005, according to the CPI. ... During the same period, standard inflation for all medical care services was 2.1%. The costs of hospital services — outpatient hospital services (8.3%), general hospital services (7.5%) and inpatient hospital services (6.9%) — saw the next-highest inflation rates since March 2023, eclipsed only by home care services. Meanwhile, prices for nursing home and adult day service rose by about 3.9%.Editor's Note: This article did not report cost changes for hospice care.
Care for Alzheimer's on Medicaid is unorganized, frustrating, inhuman
04/18/24 at 03:00 AMCare for Alzheimer's on Medicaid is unorganized, frustrating, inhumanThe Indianapolis Star, by Darcy Metcalfe; 4/14/24What it is like to die of Alzheimer’s in America? Without a doubt, it is nothing as it is portrayed on NBC’s hit series This is Us. At the end of this series, the character Rebecca dies from Alzheimer’s and falls peacefully asleep, snuggly tucked in her warm bed at home, surrounded by family and 24-hour skilled nursing care. Throughout the six seasons of This is Us, I simultaneously witnessed my father’s slow dying from Alzheimer’s in a reality that was worlds away from Rebecca’s. ...
To stand pat or not: When home health providers should expand service offerings
04/17/24 at 03:00 AMTo stand pat or not: When home health providers should expand service offerings Home Health Care News, by Joyce Famakinwa; 4/12/24 When it comes to expanding their business portfolios, home health leaders can continue to do what they know best, or they can decide to branch out. Leaders at companies like Choice Health at Home and The LTM Group have found themselves in this exact position. As a result, they have created a framework for determining when to diversify their business portfolios versus when to focus on developing their core care services. ...
‘Are nursing homes our only option?’ These centers offer older adults an alternative.
04/16/24 at 03:00 AM‘Are nursing homes our only option?’ These centers offer older adults an alternative. Rhode Island Current, by Anna Claire Vollers; 4/12/24PACE centers attract bipartisan interest and, in some states, scrutiny. ... PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) centers provide government-funded medical care and social services to people older than 55 whose complex medical needs qualify them for nursing home care, but who can live at home with the right sort of help. ... Nationally, PACE centers are owned by a variety of health care organizations, including nonprofits, for-profit companies, large health care systems and religious organizations. ... [The] explosive growth has come with challenges ...
Message-based telehealth an increasingly important part of seniors’ healthcare, study finds
04/16/24 at 03:00 AMMessage-based telehealth an increasingly important part of seniors’ healthcare, study findsMcKnights Senior Living, by Aaron Dorman; 4/11/24 Many healthcare experts, and even government agencies, are working to try to expand telehealth coverage for older adults. But much of that work considers telehealth in terms of video and/or phone conversations. E-mails and digital messaging across patient portals, however, also are part of seniors’ healthcare regimen, particularly those who are Medicare beneficiaries, finds a new study published in Health Affairs Scholar. As such, updated telehealth coverage decisions should factor in the time that older adults, their caregivers and clinicians need to exchange these messages, the researchers said.
McLeod Health will build $45 million hospital in Cheraw
04/15/24 at 03:00 AMMcLeod Health will build $45 million hospital in Cheraw The Post and Courier Pee Dee, Florence, SC; by Chris Day; 4/10/24 McLeod Health will build a $45 million hospital in Cheraw, replacing the current building that was constructed in 1980. ... McLeod Health operates seven hospitals to serve residents in northeastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina. The not-for-profit organization has 988 licensed beds, including hospice and behavorial health care.
Lankford advocates for Physician-Owned Hospitals to expand healthcare access for Oklahomans
04/15/24 at 03:00 AMLankford advocates for Physician-Owned Hospitals to expand healthcare access for Oklahomans James Lankford; 4/11/24 Senator James Lankford (R-OK) participated in a Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled, “Bolstering Chronic Care through Medicare Physician Payment,” where he talked about the importance of encouraging more physician-owned hospitals (POHs) to allow for greater access to healthcare across Oklahoma. ... POHs represent less than five percent of the 5,700 hospitals nationwide. However, POHs have a successful track record of providing individualized and innovative quality care, and they meet a growing demand for health care services, especially in rural areas.
Alleged DNR mix-up death highlights concerns for nursing homes
04/12/24 at 03:00 AMAlleged DNR mix-up death highlights concerns for nursing homes McKnights Long-Term Care News, by Josh Henreckson; 4/11/24 The untimely death of a Connecticut nursing home resident in September was the result of mistakenly applying a roommate’s do-not-resuscitate order, alleges a lawsuit filed by that resident’s daughter last week. The potential mix-up illuminates struggles faced by nursing homes across the country when it comes to managing the increasingly complex needs of their patients.
New York’s home health, personal care workforce achieves fastest growth in nation: BLS
04/12/24 at 03:00 AMNew York’s home health, personal care workforce achieves fastest growth in nation: BLS McKnights Home Care, by Adam Healy; 4/10/24 New York is adding home health and personal care jobs faster than any other state, growing its supply of such workers by 12% between May 2022 and May 2023, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state added roughly 62,000 home health and personal care aides during that time period, which was more than double that of any other state and accounted for over one third of nationwide home care aide employment growth, according to an analysis by the Empire Center, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank based in New York.
Negotiations end between Local 17 Nurses and Providence St. Patrick Hospital
04/11/24 at 03:30 AMNegotiations end between Local 17 Nurses and Providence St. Patrick Hospital The Fairfield Sun Times - Missoula, MT, by Ian Alvano; 4/9/24 After a standstill of contract negotiations, a new contract has been ratified between the Local 17 Nurse Union and Providence St. Patrick Hospital. The nurses were looking for safe staffing ratios and competitive pay, in a new contract. Some of the demands were met and some weren't, said Local 17 co-president, Kate Marmorato, regarding the new ratified contract between the nurses and the hospital.
Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role
04/11/24 at 03:00 AMFamily caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role The Conversation, by Beth Daley; 4/9/24 The floor nurse had just told me that my new patient – let’s call her Marie – would not stop screaming. ... No matter how much I comforted her, ... she was screaming for her daughter, April, who was on her way. ... As a seasoned bedside critical care nurse, I see firsthand the benefits that family caregivers bring to patient care in the hospital. I also witness the emotional stress that caregivers experience when their loved one comes to the ICU.
Odom co-authors American Cancer Society Caregiver Services Guide
04/11/24 at 03:00 AMOdom co-authors American Cancer Society Caregiver Services GuideThe University of Alamaba at Birmingham School of Nursing, by Laura Gasque; 4/9/24To help meet the needs of the growing number of people caring for family members and friends with cancer, the American Cancer Society has released the guide “Developing Caregiver Clinical Services: A Toolkit for Cancer Centers and Staff,” co-authored by University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Associate Professor and holder of the Doreen C. Harper Endowed Professorship in Nursing, J. Nicholas Odom, PhD, RN, ACHPN, FAAN. According to the ACS, this toolkit is the first of its kind to provide the tools and resources that oncology leaders, clinicians and staff members can use to implement for caregiver clinical services.Editor's Note: Click here to download this free, excellent resource.
Mixed reactions as St. Patrick Hospital nurses approve new contract
04/10/24 at 03:00 AMMixed reactions as St. Patrick Hospital nurses approve new contract KPAX-8 Missoula & Western Montana, by Claire Peterson; 4/8/24 The nurse's union at St. Patrick Hospital approved a three-year contract by a narrow vote. ... On Friday, April 5, the nurse’s union at Providence St. Patrick Hospital approved a three-year contract by a narrow vote, bringing months of negotiation to an end. ... The new contract was approved by 56% of the nurses who voted, according to Marmorato. St. Patrick Hospital nurses were fighting for higher wages, plans to prevent workplace violence and more effort to retain staff.
5 things to know about the Waud capital-backed Senior Helpers
04/10/24 at 03:00 AM5 things to know about the Waud capital-backed Senior Helpers Home Health Care News, by Andrew Donlan; 4/8/24 One of the biggest home-based care deals of the year thus far was Waud Capital’s acquisition of Senior Helpers. The Maryland-based franchise – which was previously owned by the health system Advocate Health – will be the foundation of Waud Capital’s home care platform moving forward. Overseeing that platform will be Steve Jakubcanin, the home-based care veteran and former CEO of Cornerstone Healthcare Group. Here are five important things to know about Senior Helpers as it takes a different direction under new ownership.
Hospitals cash in on a private equity-backed trend: Concierge physician care
04/09/24 at 03:00 AMHospitals cash in on a private equity-backed trend: Concierge physician care KFF Health News, by Phil Galewitz; 4/1/24 Nonprofit hospitals created largely to serve the poor are adding concierge physician practices, charging patients annual membership fees of $2,000 or more for easier access to their doctors. It’s a trend that began decades ago with physician practices. Thousands of doctors have shifted to the concierge model, in which they can increase their income while decreasing their patient load. ...
Living to 100: Making Maryland a ‘Blue Zone’
04/08/24 at 03:00 AMLiving to 100: Making Maryland a ‘Blue Zone’ The Baltimore Sun, commentary by Raya Elfadel Kheirbek; 4/5/24 In a bold stride toward redefining the approach to aging, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order in January aimed at expanding access to critical care and services for older Marylanders. ... At the heart of this initiative, dubbed Longevity Ready Maryland, is a comprehensive plan that transcends traditional state efforts focused solely on eldercare. Instead, it adopts a holistic, multisector approach that promises a transformative impact and enrichment in every dimension — health, financial security, social connectivity and purposeful living, irrespective of a Marylander’s socioeconomic status.
PACS Group could raise $400 million in IPO
04/04/24 at 03:15 AMPACS Group could raise $400 million in IPOMcKnights Long-Term Care News, by Kimberly Marselas; 4/3/24PACS Group, one of the nation’s largest nursing home operators, could raise about $400 million in an initial public offering, according to a fresh round of documents filed this week. Utah-based PACS plans to offer 19.05 million shares of common stock when it goes public, with an estimated price of $20 to $22 per share. At the top of that range, the move to the New York Stock Exchange could net the company $429 million in value.
Nursa Survey finds 98% of hospital CFOs view nurse staffing as top challenge
04/04/24 at 03:00 AMNursa Survey finds 98% of hospital CFOs view nurse staffing as top challenge Morningstar, provided by Business Wire; 4/2/24Survey results offer insight into C-suite perspectives on workforce trends and financial impact. Nursa, a nationwide platform that exists to put a nurse at the bedside of every patient in need, today released the results of a survey with healthcare decision-makers that examines their perspectives on the evolving social contract of employment, opinions on the 1099 workforce, and reflections on what makes a nurse truly valuable to an organization. Key findings from the survey include:
Home Healthcare Statistics 2024 by demographics, utilization, diagnoses
04/04/24 at 02:00 AMHome Healthcare Statistics 2024 by demographics, utilization, diagnosesMarket.us, by Samruddhi Yardi; 4/3/24
Northwell hospital nurses cancel strike
04/03/24 at 03:00 AMNorthwell hospital nurses cancel strike Becker's Hospital Review, by Kelly Gooch; 4/1/24Members of the New York State Nurses Association have called off a planned April 2 strike at New York City-based Staten Island University Hospital after reaching a tentative agreement with management on a new labor contract. The union represents 1,300 workers at the facility. ... SIUH is part of New Hyde Park, NY-based Northwell Health, a 21-hospital system with more than 85,000 employees total. ... The agreement "adds nurse staffing on units that need help"; includes an expedited process for creating staffing standards in new units; and features wage increases that total 22.12% over three years and include annual pay increases, market adjustment pay, and experience pay, the union said.
LTC planning’s power lies in relationships, not revenue
04/03/24 at 03:00 AMLTC planning’s power lies in relationships, not revenue Insurance NewsNet, by John McWilliams; 4/1/24 Long-term care planning is having a moment right now. There was a time when conversations with clients about their long-term care needs were like pulling teeth. No one wants to confront the point in their lives at which they will no longer be able to do the things they associate with independent life as an adult. Long-term care was a talk to have with people in their 60s. Now, I have those talks with folks in their 40s and 50s. What happened?
The Workforce Management Playbook: How Mercy is empowering nurses, saving premium labor costs + improving care
04/03/24 at 03:00 AMThe Workforce Management Playbook: How Mercy is empowering nurses, saving premium labor costs + improving care Becker's Hospital Review in collaboration with Trusted Health; 3/29/24 At Becker’s 11th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, in a session sponsored by Trusted Health, two leaders from Mercy (St. Louis) — Cheryl Matejka, CFO, and Betty Jo Rocchio, DNP, senior vice president and system chief nursing officer — discussed how the right workforce management platform can help organizations redesign their staffing models in tune with nurses’ evolving needs, while saving costs and improving operational efficiency. In Mercy’s presentation to over roughly 100 hospital executives there were three major themes.
14 Joint Commission patient safety goals for post-acute facilities
04/01/24 at 03:00 AM14 Joint Commission patient safety goals for post-acute facilities Becker's Hospital Review, by Mariah Taylor; 3/21/24 The Joint Commission released a breakdown of patient safety goals for post-acute care facilities in 2024. The organization published an easy-to-read resource outlining goals for nine sectors of healthcare, including nursing facilities, surgery, hospitals and behavioral care. For post-acute facilities, the goals mostly revolved around identifying patients correctly, using medicines safely, and preventing infections and falls. Here are the patient safety goals for post-acute facilities: ...
[Rural Hospitals] A popular healthcare myth debunked
04/01/24 at 03:00 AM[Rural Hospitals] A popular healthcare myth debunked Becker's Hospital CFO Report, by Laura Dyrda; 3/28/24Many in the healthcare industry assume rural hospitals are inherently worse off financially than urban hospitals. It's easy to see why. ... But a February Kaufman Hall report refutes the financial divide between rural and urban hospitals. When comparing rural and urban hospitals as a collective, the firm found no statistically significant difference in average operating margin. Rural and urban hospitals on average have similar operating margins and financial performance. So why do we often associate more dire financial struggles with rural hospitals over urban ones?
Hospital charity care falls short of nonprofit tax breaks: Lown
04/01/24 at 03:00 AMHospital charity care falls short of nonprofit tax breaks: Lown Modern Healthcare, by Caroline Hudson; 3/26/24The vast majority of nonprofit hospitals aren't providing a level of community support equal to the value of what they are receiving in tax breaks, according to a study published Tuesday. ... Using 2021 Internal Revenue Service data, Lown found about 80% of nonprofit hospitals, or more than 1,900 out of 2,425 hospitals, received more in tax break benefits than the support provided to communities.