“The Hidden Costs Home Health Providers Face When Taking On More MA Patients”

“The Hidden Costs Home Health Providers Face When Taking On More MA Patients,” by Patrick Filbin, HomeHealthCareNews

“As Medicare Advantage (MA) penetration continues, home health agencies are coming to grips with the additional — and sometimes hidden — costs that are associated with transitioning to a payer mix more dominated by MA. Whether those costs come from operational changes or otherwise, the financial impact of MA’s market penetration can’t be ignored.”

LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform:

Adapting to Medicare Advantage payers may be as challenging and problematical for home care providers as it is for nursing homes.