Home Health Care News February 23, 2022
Policy and regulations for home care haven’t kept pace with the growing demand for services and the overall increased visibility of the sector.
For policymakers looking to address industry challenges and ultimately increase access to home care, there are six policy priorities that should be considered, a new report released Wednesday by the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) suggests.
“With the growth of the Medicare population projected to double from 40 to 80 million adults by 2040, addressing the shortfalls in care for older Americans must begin now,” Vicki Hoak, CEO of HCAOA, said in a statement.
Indeed, there are demographic shifts in the U.S. that point to the increasing need for more senior care services. Roughly 81 million...