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Even though two-thirds of American adults would prefer independence as they age rather than a longer life, many do not feel confident in their ability to age on their own, according to a new survey by CenterWell, a provider of home health, hospice and home-based primary care services for Humana.
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 The U.S. population age 65 and older rose by 3.1% (to 61.2 million) while the population under age 18 decreased by 0.2% (to 73.1 million) from 2023 to 2024, according to the Vintage 2024 Population Estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Congress is in the middle of a contentious budget process that could have major implications for home care providers. While the House passed its version of a Fiscal Year 2026 budget resolution last month, the Senate has not yet followed suit as of this writing. However, the Senate did recently release language that differs from the House’s version in key ways.
 A new report by Aging and Health Technology Watch, an organization that provides market research, trends and analysis about the home-based care sector, shows that artificial intelligence is poised to help home care solve staffing shortages, maintain a well-trained workforce and retain workers. AI technology is playing a role in care oversight and enabling the creating of hybrid care models – an increasingly likely combination of in-person care supplemented with AI.
 When using AI, it’s important to look beyond the sticker price and consider the “total cost of use,” which is the real cost of what it takes to use an AI tool responsibly and sustainably over time.
 Findings in a new report) show that if family caregiving was a business entity, it would be the largest revenue-generating company in the world – exceeding the revenue of Apple (+126%), Amazon (+45%) and Walmart (+31%).
 A team of researchers at Cornell found in a qualitative study that artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in home care, but many frontline workers, such as personal care aides, home health aides and certified nursing assistants, are generally unaware of that.
Some helpful links for home care agencies in Ohio for Non-Medical Home Health Services License renewals:
The Urban Institute, in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, recently published a study illustrating the financial impact on states when federal funding received per Medicaid enrollee is limited and eliminating the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), which expanded eligibility for state Medicaid programs. It was found that reducing federal Medicaid spending in these ways would make it difficult for states to maintain their current Medicaid programs. To cope, states may need to raise taxes, cut spending in other areas like education, reduce payment rates for providers, or lower benefits for Medicaid enrollees.
 As we approach the final stretch for the Home Care Industry Association Research Study, HCAOA would like to remind you the deadline to participate is August 31st – the last day to have your voice heard and be eligible for exciting rewards!
The Pennsylvania Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has engaged Mercer Government Human Services Consulting to conduct a rate study survey for several Home and Community-Based Services, including personal assistance services. All providers in Pennsylvania are asked to complete the survey by next Friday, August 23, for calendar year 2023. The information collected in this survey will be used to assist in developing a point of reference for the rate range to evaluate current payment rates. In addition to results from this survey, the review will include payment rate information from Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in OLTL claims data, recent legislative policies, department expectations, and other data obtained from publicly available sources.
 HCAOA is conducting a broad Home Care Industry Association Research Study to gather valuable insights and demographics about the make-up of our industry as a whole and identify areas for growth and innovation. The survey takes LESS THAN SEVEN MINUTES from start to finish, and all members who complete the survey are eligible for a free annual membership, free conference registration, or Amazon gift cards. Click here to complete the survey by August 31 to be eligible.
 HCAOA is conducting a broad Home Care Industry Association Research Study to gather valuable insights and demographics about the make-up of our industry and identify areas for growth and innovation and how to better serve members.
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