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When families begin looking for care at home, they often come across two common options: concierge nursing and home health . At first glance, they may sound similar, but they are actually very different in how they are structured, what services they provide, and how care is paid for. Understanding the difference can help individuals and families choose the right type of support for their needs. What Is Home Health? Home health is typically a medical service ordered by a phy

Over the past several weeks, major nursing labor actions have made national headlines — especially in New York City  and across California’s Kaiser Permanente system . These strikes have spotlighted deep workforce challenges and created tangible disruptions in patient care delivery. While the labor actions are geographically specific, the effects ripple far beyond state lines , impacting patients and healthcare providers across the country, including here in Illinois . A Quic

On December 2, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule that repeals the federal minimum staffing requirements  for nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid — including the much-discussed mandate that facilities must have a registered nurse (RN) on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week . This repeal goes into effect on February 2, 2026  and marks a significant shift in federal long-term care policy. What Changed — In Pla

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