Potential Federal Changes Could Result in Loss of Coverage for Hundreds of Thousands and $1 Billion in State Funding Cuts

Proposed Medicaid cuts could devastate Massachusetts, putting healthcare access at risk for hundreds of thousands and threatening $1 billion in federal funding annually.

Feedback Collected on OMB RFI Drives Advocacy Efforts, with New Focus on Medicare Deregulation Ahead of June 10 Deadline

HCA submits formal feedback on deregulation to OMB and prepares for CMS's upcoming June 10 deadline. Your insights are vital to shaping smarter regulations in home care.

Massachusetts Agencies Collaborate to Improve Compliance with CMS and OSHA Disaster Preparedness Regulations

Home care providers across Massachusetts participated in a hands-on tabletop exercise on May 15, 2025, enhancing their emergency response strategies and strengthening compliance with CMS and OSHA disaster preparedness requirements.

Sheba Medical Center’s ARC accelerator will bring cutting-edge healthcare technologies to Massachusetts, offering new opportunities for home care and hospice providers.

Massachusetts will soon be home to a new healthcare accelerator, Sheba Medical Center's ARC startup program, marking the first U.S. location for the initiative. Sheba Medical Center, the largest medical center in the Middle East and affiliated with Tel Aviv University, has chosen Massachusetts to expand its global network of accelerators, which currently includes locations in London, Melbourne, Singapore, Berlin, and New Zealand. This new facility aims to foster innovation and collaboration in the healthcare sector, wit

CCA’s Acquisition by Care Source Resolves Financial Uncertainty, But Claims Issues Persist for Some Providers

Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) has been acquired by Care Source, resolving financial uncertainties and resuming health plan enrollments. While CCA will maintain its name in Massachusetts, some certified home health agencies have faced claim denials. CCA is working to improve communication and policies during this transition.

Understanding the Growing Threat of Healthcare Data Breaches for Home Care Agencies

Cyberattacks, especially ransomware, are fueling a surge in healthcare data breaches. With Massachusetts-based organizations facing hefty fines, home care agencies must act now to strengthen cybersecurity, safeguard patient data, and avoid costly penalties. Learn how to protect your agency and patient information from evolving threats.

Alliance Speaks Out on Need for Home Care Licensure

Executive Director Jake Krilovich was recently featured on WWLP, urging lawmakers to support long-overdue licensure for non-medical home care agencies in Massachusetts.

Deportation Threat to Caregiver Highlights Human Cost of Immigration Crackdown and Workforce Shortages

Alfredo Orellana, a committed caregiver for a young man with severe autism, is at risk of deportation due to a minor offense from years past. His situation underscores the escalating effects of stricter immigration policies on an already overstretched workforce, placing vulnerable individuals like Luke, Alfredo’s client, in jeopardy

Commonwealth Care Alliance, a major One Care and SCO provider in Massachusetts, is seeking a financial partner to bail them out of a years-long financial decline that recently hit crisis level, according to a report this week from the Boston Globe.

See our action alerts below to advocate for both state and federal issues, such as for our state rate setting clarification bill, temporary staffing caps, Medicare telehealth extension

See our action alerts below to advocate for both state and federal issues, such as for our state rate setting clarification bill, temporary staffing caps, Medicare telehealth extension and opposing Medicaid funding cuts.

We’re thrilled to welcome the following organizations that joined our community of dedicated home care professionals in February!

We’re thrilled to welcome the following organizations that joined our community of dedicated home care professionals in February!

New Alzheimer’s Toolkit, Training Opportunities, and Member Benefits for Dementia Care

Explore a newly released toolkit from the Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease, register for free advanced aide training, and take advantage of exclusive dementia care resources available to Home Care Alliance members.