NAHC

DNB//Back Bay Announces Dates for the Nordic-American Healthcare Conference 2025

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Renowned for their excellence in life science development and commercial leadership, the Nordic markets offer a wealth of cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of global healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • Renowned for their excellence in life science development and commercial leadership, the Nordic markets offer a wealth of cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of global healthcare.
  • NAHC 2025 will spotlight four key therapeutic and technology areas: rare diseases, metabolic disorders, oncology and med-healthtech.
  • Attendance at the conference is by invitation only through DNB//Back Bay.
  • For more information and to request a seat at the Nordic-American Healthcare Conference 2025, please visit www.nordic-americanlifescience.com .

Viventium Releases its 2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report, Demonstrating a Need to Raise the Bar for Onboarding in the Post-Acute Care Industry

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viventium, the leading SaaS-based human capital management platform serving the post-acute care industry, released its 2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report , a comprehensive research study analyzing survey responses from 175 post-acute care administrators and 220 caregivers.

Key Points: 
  • BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viventium, the leading SaaS-based human capital management platform serving the post-acute care industry, released its 2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report , a comprehensive research study analyzing survey responses from 175 post-acute care administrators and 220 caregivers.
  • The report finds a shockingly low bar for what passes as a “good” onboarding experience in home-based and facility/community-based care, with strong indications that raising that bar could correlate to higher retention rates.
  • “Staffing shortages and high turnover rates within post-acute care are recurring issues in need of solutions,” said Navin Gupta, Viventium CEO.
  • The onboarding process is fully within the control of the employer, and the study shows that doing it right pays dividends.

Netsmart and McBee Showcase Cutting-Edge Technology and Industry Leadership at NAHC Annual 2023

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Friday, October 13, 2023

The industry leaders will showcase innovative solutions, equipping post-acute care providers with tools to navigate the emerging landscape of value-based care .

Key Points: 
  • The industry leaders will showcase innovative solutions, equipping post-acute care providers with tools to navigate the emerging landscape of value-based care .
  • Value-based care models have emerged as essential frameworks for healthcare providers, emphasizing patient outcomes and quality of care over volume.
  • This shift underscores the importance of advanced technologies and strategic services that empower post-acute care providers to meet these evolving value-based payment requirements effectively.
  • NAHC attendees can learn about the latest advancements of myUnity® , the ONC-certified electronic health record (EHR) for post-acute care providers.

Governor Gavin Newsom Appoints a San Manuel Tribal Council Leader to Statewide Native American Heritage Commission

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that San Manuel Tribal Council Member, Laurena Bolden, has been appointed as a commissioner for the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC).

Key Points: 
  • HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that San Manuel Tribal Council Member, Laurena Bolden, has been appointed as a commissioner for the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC).
  • She has a rich history of service to cultural and historical preservation related to the San Manuel Tribe and Indian Country at large.
  • "It is with gratitude and deep humility that I accept the role of a commissioner for the Native American Heritage Commission representing the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the California Native Community.
  • The Native American Heritage Commission was established in 1976, following the passage of AB 4239.

Nominations Open for Annual Home Care Aide Scholarship Program

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The call for nominations is officially open for the annual Home Care Aide Scholarship, presented by Homecare Homebase and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). $1,000 scholarships will be presented to 15 deserving Aides across the country to continue their educational efforts and further their home-based care careers.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The call for nominations is officially open for the annual Home Care Aide Scholarship, presented by Homecare Homebase and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).
  • The annual joint scholarship program with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) acknowledges the amazing care Aides provide.
  • "NAHC is thrilled to continue our partnership supporting the fourth annual Home Care Aide Scholarship."
  • Scott Decker, Chief Executive Officer of Homecare Homebase stated: "HCHB is proud to support the annual Home Care Aide Scholarship.

Bipartisan House Lawmakers Introduce Preserving Access to Home Health Act to Protect Patients from Harmful Home Health Program Cuts

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (PQHH) and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) today commended Representatives Terri Sewell (AL-7) and Adrian Smith (NE-3) for introducing the Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023 in the U.S. House of Representatives. If enacted, the bill would safeguard access to essential, home-based, clinically advanced healthcare services by preventing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from implementing cuts as high as $20 billion over the next decade.

Key Points: 
  • "The home health community calls on Congress to ensure the stability that patients and providers urgently need.
  • Since Medicare has again proposed deep cuts to home health in 2024, Congress must act to protect the care their constituents prefer and want."
  • "Data suggest that Medicare's continued cuts to home health are restricting patient access to the safest and lowest-cost care setting following a hospital stay."
  • Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Preserving Access to Home Health Act ( S.2137 ) in the U.S. Senate on June 22.

VITAS® Healthcare Co-Leads "Value of Hospice" Panel Briefing for Congress

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Monday, July 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VITAS Healthcare's Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Joseph Shega, MD, along with Dianne Munevar, Vice President of Health Care Strategy at NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC), and Susan Lloyd, MSN, RN, Chief Executive Officer of Delaware Hospice, participated in a Capitol Hill briefing on Thursday, July 27, to educate Congress about a recent study by NORC that illustrates the value of hospice in Medicare. Specifically, the panelists highlighted how the research demonstrates that earlier referral to hospice benefits patients and families while simultaneously delivering more cost savings to Medicare.

Key Points: 
  • Specifically, the panelists highlighted how the research demonstrates that earlier referral to hospice benefits patients and families while simultaneously delivering more cost savings to Medicare.
  • One opportunity brought to light by the NORC study is the need for a community-based palliative care benefit.
  • Investing in serious illness care increases the quality of end-of-life care for millions of patients, families and caregivers across the country.
  • "Former President Jimmy Carter's hospice journey is a testament to the value of longer hospice stays," says Dr. Shega.

Home Health Leaders Applaud Bipartisan Introduction of Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

This change would take effect and be implemented as if it was included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 that included home health provisions leading to PDGM implementation.

Key Points: 
  • This change would take effect and be implemented as if it was included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 that included home health provisions leading to PDGM implementation.
  • According to the Partnership and NAHC, the Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023 is immediately needed to protect the future viability of the Medicare home health program, which more than 3 million older Americans rely on annually.
  • When considering the legislation, home health leaders urge lawmakers to consider:
    The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects Medicare home health spending to drop at an alarming rate.
  • This legislation offers the stability the Medicare home health community so urgently needs," said Joanne Cunningham, CEO of the Partnership.

CAI APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF DISASTER ASSISTANCE FAIRNESS ACT IN CONGRESS

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

3777, the Disaster Assistance Fairness Act , in the U.S. House of Representatives last week.

Key Points: 
  • 3777, the Disaster Assistance Fairness Act , in the U.S. House of Representatives last week.
  • Under current law, the Federal Emergency Management Agency inconsistently interprets regulations, thereby preventing community associations from qualifying for federal disaster response and recovery programs.
  • 3777 will ensure housing cooperatives, condominiums, and homeowners associations are eligible for the same FEMA assistance available to other homeowners.
  • CAI members from across the country are grateful to see the Disaster Assistance Fairness Act reintroduced,” says Thomas M. Skiba, CAE, CAI’s chief executive officer.

Maxwell Healthcare Associates' Director of Quality and Compliance, Kimberly Mulquin-Shumway Appointed to NAHC Advocacy Council 2023

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

SHOREVIEW, Minn., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Director of Quality and Compliance at Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA), Kimberly Mulquin-Shumway, has been appointed to both the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Advocacy Council 2023 as well as the Education Advisory Council.

Key Points: 
  • SHOREVIEW, Minn., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Director of Quality and Compliance at Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA), Kimberly Mulquin-Shumway, has been appointed to both the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Advocacy Council 2023 as well as the Education Advisory Council.
  • The Advocacy Council within NAHC is tasked with reaching consensus policy positions related to legislative and regulatory issues in the home care and hospice sectors.
  • This council is the leading voice of advocacy influencing elected officials on behalf of patients, families, and providers, regarding matters pending before governmental and industry entities.
  • The Advocacy Council is committed to promoting the provision of high-quality care while ensuring consideration of stakeholder interests within the industry.