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Nov 30, 2012 05:49 PM

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice joins with Optimal Phone Interpreters to provide language-interpreting services

Washington, D.C. (November 30, 2012) – The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is pleased to announce the strategic partnership with Optimal Phone Interpreters (OPI) to provide language-interpreting services at a special rate to its members.

Nov 26, 2012 05:50 PM

National Association for Home Care & Hospice Calls OIG Recommendations “Constructive and Useful”

Washington, D.C. (November 26, 2012) – “The report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Report provides constructive and useful recommendations for improvements in the program integrity of personal care services paid for by Medicaid,” stated Val J. Halamandaris, President, National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). “We have long supported the establishment of minimum national standards for worker competencies, qualifications and background screen

Nov 01, 2012 05:52 PM

Private Duty Home Care Plays Essential Role in Continuum of Care

Highlighted during November as National Home Care & Hospice Month

Washington, D.C. (November 1, 2012) – There is never a good time to get sick and need help, but when you do there is an entire industry ready to help patients get back on their feet again—all in the comfort of their own homes. During National Home Care & Hospice month this November, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and its affiliate Private Duty Home Care Association (PDHCA) are shining a light on the benefits of home care and hospice and the golden opportunity ahead to in

Oct 31, 2012 05:55 PM

Health Crisis Faced by U.S. is Brought to Light During National Home Care & Hospice Month

Washington, D.C. (October 31, 2012) – Our country is facing a crisis that is summed up in two numbers: 5 and 50. They stand for the 5 percent of patients who account for 50 percent of rising health care costs that threaten to cripple federal government and states. During National Home Care & Hospice month this November, NAHC is shining a light on the benefits of home care and hospice and the golden opportunity ahead to increase access to home care.

Oct 23, 2012 05:58 PM

NAHC and DecisionHealth Announce Strategic Alliance

Home health agencies and hospices to see new services, cooperative efforts in 2013

Washington, D.C. (October 23, 2012) – Members of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) will see enhancements to member benefits in 2013 as a result of a strategic alliance between NAHC and DecisionHealth.