Fraud Conviction of Hospice Owners Upheld: Important Language for Providers
The owners of a company that owned home health and hospice centers in Texas were convicted and sentenced for their roles in a health care fraud scheme. Their convictions were recently upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit [United States v....
Protecting Our Loved Ones From Elder Abuse
Are you concerned about protecting your older relatives and friends from elder abuse? A recent FBI report shows that elder fraud has increased.
What About Private Duty/Homecare Services and Fraud?
Compliance Programs are an essential tool to help private duty providers prevent fraud and avoid federal anti-kickback statute enforcement actions.
Am I Shrinking?
This article was originally published on Chicago Caregiving May 18, 2022 and is republished here with permission of the publisher.Why we shrink as we age, and how to preserve height In our youth, our height gradually increases, reaching our maximum peak around age 20....
Understanding Changes in Long-Term Care Insurance
This article was originally published on Chicago Caregiving December 13, 2021 and is republished here with permission of the publisher.We’re two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, and it’s hard to find an industry unaffected by change. The long-term care insurance...
Organize Your Thoughts for Better Communication
In this 20-minute talk, Suzy Carbrey discusses the foundations for thinking as a pyramid. The base is self-care; exercise, good sleep, and nutrition.