Final Access Rule provides important framework
for many positive enhancements to home-based care
CHICAGO, April 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Help at Home, the leading
national provider of innovative, high-quality, home care services,
today announced that it is encouraged by the Administration's
continued recognition of the value of the home care industry and
its critical role in support of millions of complex, fragile
individuals receiving care in the home.
"Help at Home believes that a high standard for the home care
industry will improve access to quality care and services for some
of the country's most vulnerable," said Help at Home's President of
Home Care Tim O'Rourke. "We
appreciate the actions taken by the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) in the final Access Rule to clarify and
broaden its definition of the direct care workforce, include a
thoughtful approach to data collection and recognize the need for
more consistent state-level rate adequacy."
The company fundamentally believes that a well-trained and
properly supported care workforce will be best positioned to
significantly improve the access and quality of care provided to
Medicaid and dually eligible beneficiaries. While Help at Home
acknowledges there is more work to be done, it is encouraged by
many of the modifications made to the "Ensuring Access to Medicaid
Services" final rule based on stakeholder input during the comment
period including, but not limited to, increased state flexibility,
improved data collection processes and extension of the
implementation period to six years. As the industry leader
dedicated to Medicaid-funded, home-based care, Help at Home is
committed to continuing to improve access and quality of care in
the home and looks forward to continued engagement with both
federal and state agencies on our shared objective.
About Help at Home
Help at Home is the leading national provider of high-quality,
home care services offering innovative programs designed to help
seniors and underserved complex chronic populations remain healthy
in their homes. As of December 31,
2023, Help at Home operated more than 180 branch locations
across 11 states and provided in-home personal care and integrated
care management services to approximately 70,000 clients with the
help of more than 55,000 highly trained and compassionate
caregivers. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Help at Home has nearly 50
years of operating experience in the home care industry. For more
information about Help at Home, visit helpathome.com.
Kristen Trenaman
VP of Public Relations
Ktrenaman@helpathome.com
Contact: 502-445-4126
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