We’ve got an interesting read on our site today from Kaiser Health News that looks at the Biden administration’s quiet expansion of Medicare—including a shift in approach for home-based services and a push to keep enrollees out of nursing homes. Read it here. 

 

The American Medical Association is showcasing another big trend for in-home care: hospital-at-home. Kaiser Permanente and the Mayo Clinic are making a joint investment in programs for advance care at home and deploying pilots across the country. Find the details here. 

 

And, in medical equipment news, the president of AdvaMed, a group of device and technology makers, has sent a letter to the White House asking the administration to make the transport of medical equipment and supplies “a top priority” while tackling ongoing supply chain and shipping issues. See the letter here. 

Nurse turnover and burnout is higher than ever. In this white paper from IntellaTriage, learn the one change you can make to improve nurse job satisfaction and the patient experience, while increasing cost savings. Download here.

Patients have come to expect telehealth services, but the latest technology can leave your home health agency open to cyberattacks, data breaches and HIPAA violations. You can protect your business by adding cybersecurity coverage to your insurance policy. Philadelphia Insurance Companies lays out why and how to put a policy in place. Read more.

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