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Sep 18, 2013 03:55 PM

California Bill Seeks to Increase Home Care Regulation

The California legislature continues to work out language for the Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act (A.B. 1217), which would increase regulation for home care organizations and home care aides. If enacted, the legislative change would affect both Medicaid and non-Medicaid home care services. The National Council on Medicaid Home Care – a NAHC Affiliate discusses the most pertinent provisions.

Sep 18, 2013 10:16 AM

Vaccine Reimbursment Guidelines for Home Health Agencies

As agencies gear up for the 2013-2014 influenza season, questions often arise regarding the reimbursement rates for providing the flu vaccine to patients and the community.

Sep 18, 2013 10:13 AM

Department of Labor Issues Final Rule of Companionship Exemption

The U.S. Department of Labor issued the Final Rule setting out changes to the longstanding regulations on the companionship services exemption from minimum wage and overtime compensation under the Fair labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Sep 16, 2013 04:17 PM

Revised Care Planning Act Introduced in the Senate

Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced the Care Planning Act of 2013 (S. 1439) on August 1, 2013. This proposal is one of several bipartisan bills relating to end-of-life care and hospice care introduced during this Congressional session.

Sep 16, 2013 04:14 PM

NAHC President Val J. Halamandaris Comments on the Recommendations of the Commission on Long-Term Care

Val J. Halamandaris, president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), issued the following statement regarding the federal Commission on Long-Term Care’s vote on final recommendations.