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Home Health Workforce Has Rebounded from Pandemic Lows, But Not Entirely

Home Health Care

In fact, home health was one of the three sectors hit worst by the initial effects of COVID-19, along with physician offices and outpatient care centers, which saw 11% and 8% dips in employment, respectively. Conversely, nursing homes were not hit as hard by April 2020, as the setting experienced only a 3% dip.

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Armed with Home-Based Care Capabilities, Advocate Aurora Health Is Ready for Next Step

Home Health Care

Advocate Aurora Health may have surprised some with its acquisition of the home care franchise Senior Helpers last year. But that’s just one of the steps the health system is taking to build out its home-based care capabilities, as well as a larger, full continuum overall.