Home Care Industry Update

The "Home Care Industry Update" is a legal webinar organized by Polsinelli, in collaboration with The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (PQHH), and the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA). This event is tailored for home-based care providers, including home health, home care, and hospice agencies, offering insights into the latest legislative and regulatory developments affecting the industry.

The December 5, 2024 session focused on the current political climate at both federal and state levels, analyzing how recent election outcomes might influence key initiatives impacting home-based care. Topics covered included forecasts on the Federal Trade Commission's stance on non-compete agreements, immigration reform, federal independent contractor and joint employment standards, safety regulations, the regulation of artificial intelligence tools, the implementation of the 80/20 provision of the Medicaid Access Rule, and anticipated changes in reimbursement rates. Additionally, the session reviewed state election results and identified jurisdictions likely to be active in regulating home-based care businesses.

The agenda for the session included a summary of federal and state election results, a 2025 forecast of legislation, regulation, and rules impacting the industry, anticipated state and municipality initiatives, predictions for reimbursement rates, and an analysis of the impact of private equity-backed providers and industry dealmaking.

This event is particularly beneficial for home-based care providers seeking to stay informed about the evolving legal and regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance and strategic planning in a dynamic environment.