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Home care vs. home health care: How to explain the difference
In the first part of this series, we looked at the latest rankings from the U.S. News for the best home care agencies and the qualities that make them stand out. As you report on this topic — or on any aging or disability-related story that includes services delivered at home that incorporate a home…
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New U.S. News ratings highlight best home health care agencies nationwide
For the millions of older Americans discharged from hospitals each year and sent home to recover, choosing the right home health agency has long been a stressful, confusing and time-pressured decision. A new set of ratings from U.S. News & World Report evaluates which agencies exceed expectations and which warrant further scrutiny. This is the…
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Why many Medicare beneficiaries are not getting prescribed home health care
One in five Medicare beneficiaries need home health care following hospitalization. However, a recent analysis based on Medicare claims data found recommended post-discharge care declined significantly over six years. Fulfillment rates for home health referrals dropped from 66% to 59% between 2016 and 2022, according to The Commonwealth Fund analysis. Unfulfilled home health referrals are…
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