Home Health Care Providers Struggle With State Laws And Medicare Rules As Demand Rises.

The article explores the struggle of home health care providers in complying state laws and Medicare rules in the U.S. as demand for their services increase. According to seniors' advocates and home health professionals, rules set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have created obstacles to getting such services. Congress had added a provision to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in order to curb fraud and abuse in the home health industry.