Monthly Archives: November 2012
Judge Orders New York to Stop Cutting Medicaid Benefits for Home Care Recipients
A New York federal court has ruled against reducing care for Medicaid beneficiaries receiving services at home, following a suit filed in January 2011 by the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan that accused the city of vastly overbilling Medicaid for … Continue reading
VA Home-Based Care Program for Veterans Reduced Costs 24%
Using home health care services in appropriate circumstances can be highly effective in improving care while reducing costs, according to a recent study by the American Action Forum that examined a home-based care program offered by the Veterans Administration. The VA Home … Continue reading
Home Health Agencies’ Medicare Reimbursements Will Remain Flat in 2013
Medicare reimbursements to home health agencies will essentially remain flat in calendar year 2013, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Payments to home health agencies are estimated to decrease by approximately 0.01%, or $10 million, in … Continue reading