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Cyberattacks – from data breaches to ransomware and extortion claims – are on the rise, including in the health care industry.

Boosting Cybersecurity, Response Plans in Health Care as Cyber Threats Rise - Manchester Specialty Programs Cyberattacks – from data breaches to ransomware and extortion claims – are on the rise, including in the health care industry.

The two organizations, which collaborate on multiple advocacy efforts, see the merger as an opportunity to advance their mutual goal of meeting the needs of providers, patients, families, and communities.

Leading Home Care & Hospice Organizations Hope to Finalize Merger by Year-End - Manchester Specialty Programs The National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) back

October is designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month when the public and private sectors work together to raise awareness of cyber threats and the importance of cybersecurity.

This Year Marks 20th Year for Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Manchester Specialty Programs October is designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month when the public and private sectors work together to raise awareness

Using food as a formal part of patient care and treatment has gained traction over the last few years.

Food Is Medicine - Manchester Specialty Programs According to the Aspen Institute, more than half of American adults suffer from at least one chronic, diet-related disease. Why? The food they eat.

Value-based health care prioritizes the needs and preferences of patients to improve their health, reduce the effects and incidence of chronic disease, and provide a better experience.

What Is Value-Based Health Care? - Manchester Specialty Programs Value-based health care is a model focused on improving health care delivery by paying providers based on patient outcomes.

RPM is often paired with telehealth services and provides real-time data to health care professionals monitoring patients, with the goal of improving patient care outcomes.

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) in Home Health Care Increasingly Popular - Manchester Specialty Programs Remote patient monitoring (RPM), the ability to monitor certain aspects of patients’ health remotely, has gained significant traction.

Accreditation can provide a good indicator of the quality of risk as it reflects the operation’s dedication to standards of care.

Key Factors in Underwriting Home Care and Hospice Risks - Manchester Specialty Programs Following are some of the key factors our Manchester Specialty Programs underwriters consider when evaluating a home care or hospice account.

National Time Out Day is this Wednesday. Find out what it is and why it's important in our latest blog.

National Time Out Day Is Designed to Reinforce Safety in the Operating Room - Manchester Specialty Programs National Time Out Day occurs annually, and this year takes place on June 14. It’s designed to draw attention to everyone on a perioperative team to take a collective pause (a “Time Out”) prior to each surgical procedure to ensure each individual is on the same page for improved patient safety....

A patient compensation fund is a good thing for medical providers to have to protect themselves against medical malpractice costs. Check out more about this in our latest blog.

What Is a Patient Compensation Fund? - Manchester Specialty Programs A Patient Compensation Fund (PCF), also known as a Medical Malpractice Compensation Fund, was enacted in several states in the 1970s in response to rising medical malpractice costs and an unstable insurance market that made it challenging for physicians, hospitals, and other medical facilities to ob...

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The Better Care Jobs Act, a bill introduced by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), is designed to expand access to Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) and strengthen and incentivize workforce growth that benefits direct-care workers.

We delve into that in our blog.

The Better Care Jobs Act Would Expand Medicaid Home Care Services - Manchester Specialty Programs The Better Care Jobs Act, a bill introduced by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), is designed to expand access to Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) and strengthen and incentivize workforce growth that benefits direct-care workers. The bill was introduc...

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The health care staffing industry was valued at $22.5 billion in 2022 and is estimated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.66% from 2023 to 2030, according to Grand View Research.

Read more to find the latest trend.

Health Care Staffing Industry on Growth Path as Talent Is Needed - Manchester Specialty Programs The health care staffing industry was valued at $22.5 billion in 2022 and is estimated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.66% from 2023 to 2030, according to Grand View Research. The estimate is based on analyzing various segments in the health care staffing market, including tra...

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What is new in medical professional liability? We go over the details in our latest blog.

What’s New in Medical Professional Liability? - Manchester Specialty Programs Medical Professional Liability insurance is designed to protect health care professionals from financial loss caused by claims and lawsuits alleging negligence or errors in the provision of medical services. It is specifically tailored for doctors, nurses, home health care aides, and other health ca...

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Taking the time to recognize nurses. Here is the latest blog.

Recognizing the Dedication of Our Nurses - Manchester Specialty Programs Nursing is the nation’s largest health care profession, with nearly 4.2 million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Private practices, public health agencies, primary care clinics, home health care, nursing homes, assisted living facili...

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The health care industry, including nonprofit home health care and hospice providers, faces a high level of scrutiny and regulation with emerging risks that increase the potential for lawsuits against directors and officers.

Learn more about this in our blog.

Why D&O Insurance Is Critical for Health Care Organizations - Manchester Specialty Programs The health care industry, including nonprofit home health care and hospice providers, faces a high level of scrutiny and regulation with emerging risks that increase the potential for lawsuits against directors and officers. This jeopardizes the assets of both the organization and individual board m...

Patient Safety Awareness Week this year took place March 12-18. Read our blog to find out more about what it entailed.

https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/patient-awareness-week-puts-spotlight-on-safety/

There will soon be new cybersecurity guidelines for healthcare organizations. Find out all the details in our blog.

https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/hhs-releases-new-cybersecurity-guidelines-for-health-care-organizations/

The health care landscape is growing due to better technology, the need for easier access to care thanks to the pandemic, the focus by retailers on entering the space, and the use of precision medicines for personal care.

Read more below.

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Staffing employment rebounded in January, according to data from the American Staffing Association (ASA). This was after a lull in December, which most staffing companies attributed to the holiday. Find out more about staffing trends in our blog.

https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/whats-new-in-staffing-trends/

There are several workplace hazards faced by staff at nursing homes and other facilities. Find out what some of the hazards are in our blog.

https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/identifying-workplace-hazards-in-nursing-homes/

The increased demand for in-home care and services has ushered in additional home health care models that have presented new challenges related to staff screening. Find out about the process in our blog.

https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/professional-liability-importance-of-screening-and-credentialing/

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) represent an important evolution in computer science and data processing that is quickly transforming a vast array of industries, including health care.

Find out more in our blog.

https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/utilization-of-artificial-intelligence-in-home-health-care/

In examining trends in the home health care industry for 2023 and beyond, Home Health News expects to see more investment in training and technology for higher-acuity patients. Check out our blog and find out more about emerging development.

https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/more-training-and-tech-investment-for-higher-acuity-patients-is-expected-in-home-health-care/

The Cyber Insurance Market Expected to Grow Within Next Decade

There is a great demand for cyber insurance. Find out why and what the future has in store for cybersecurity.

Cyber Insurance Market Expected to Grow to Nearly $50 Billion by 2030 with Health Care Industry Fueling Demand - Manchester Specialty Programs d

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What is ‘People Operations’? https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/what-is-people-operations/What is ‘People Operations’?Today’s labor shortage in many industries, including in the home he...

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Why Classifying Health Care Staffing Employees Appropriately Is So Critical https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/why-classifying-health-care-staffing-employees-appropriately-is-so-critical/Why Classifying Health Care Staffing Employee...

The Many Workers Who Make Up Home Health Care

Many dedicated employees work for home health care providers that contribute to patient care beyond the nurses and home health aides on the front line and administrators behind the scenes.

The Many Workers Who Make Up Home Health Care - Manchester Specialty Programs Many dedicated employees work for home health care providers that contribute to patient care beyond the nurses and home health aides on the front line and administrators behind the scenes. Some are responsible for running the organization, while others ensure regulatory compliance, manage billing, h...

The Impact of Hurricane Ian on Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities

Hurricane Ian delivered a major impact on nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Find out how extensive it was.

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What is Incident Reporting for Home Health Care Agencies?

When an accident or injury occurs on the job, it's critical for workers to report the incident immediately.

https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/what-is-incident-reporting-for-home-health-care-agencies/

How Home Health Care Helps Achieve Health Equity

Find out about the disparities in home health care and how some solutions are being developed.

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The Evolution of Home Health Care https://www.manchesterspecialty.com/the-evolution-of-home-health-care/The Evolution of Home Health CareIn an earlier article, we took a look at how home care...