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Knowledge is Power: the AHCA Survey

In this series, we’ve been discussing the major steps in launching your long-term care business in Florida.  The first step was looking at the business types and environmental factors (here & here) in favor of this type of venture.  We’ve … Read Full Post

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Knowledge is Power: The Basics for Launching a Long-term Care-related Business (updated)

The third installment in our series aimed to give new entrepreneurs knowledge and power expands on the prior messages. Not a week goes by without someone inquiring about how to open a long-term care related business.  Whether it’s because of … Read Full Post

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US DOL Recovers $126K from Home Health Agency

Wage and Hour issues are serious business, which is why we ran a blog series last year on related topics.  A Connecticut home health agency was ordered to pay back wages for OT violations and for improperly deducting fees for … Read Full Post

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Home health: DIY or Use a Consultant?

There is no doubt that most entrepreneurs are gifted with a vision of their successful business.  That’s often the catalyst for the move to start or grow a business.  The tendency to minimize expenses during the start-up process is common, … Read Full Post

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Long-Term Care: A Second Career for You

Uncertain economic times and dwindling retirement accounts sometimes lure individuals to pursue entrepreneurial ventures.  The motivations range from wanting to exert more control over one’s future and finances as well as serving people in need to the challenge of delivering … Read Full Post

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How to Open a Business in the Long-Term Healthcare Industry

Today’s entrepreneurial culture and trends in the long-term care industry have converged into a perfect storm.   The home health field is rife with opportunity for building a profitable business that provides needed, quality and compassionate care.  In response to the … Read Full Post

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Personnel Requirements of a Florida Home Health Agency – Part 5

In this last installment of our five-part series on The Personnel Requirements of a Florida Home Health Agency, we will cover the position of home health agency Medical Director. The first and most important point to keep in mind is … Read Full Post

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Personnel Requirements of a Florida Home Health Agency – Part 4

So far in our series on the Personnel Requirements of a Florida Home Health Agency, we’ve reviewed the positions of Administrator, Director of Nursing and Supervisory nurse.  This week, we will discuss the requirements of the Financial Officer. Another requirement … Read Full Post

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Personnel Requirements of a Florida Home Health Agency – Part 3

In this third installment of our series about the Personnel Requirements of a Florida Home Health Agency, we will review the requirements for the supervising nurse. Home health agencies that do not provide nursing services, such as those agencies that … Read Full Post

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Personnel Requirements of a Florida Home Health Agency – Part 1

Every home health agency licensed by the State of Florida must have a person designated as the Administrator, and a person designated as the Alternate Administrator, who serves in the temporary absence of the Administrator. To qualify to serve as … Read Full Post

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