Don’t let the term medical receivable fool you. The rapid growth in home health care is creating opportunity in the factoring industry similar to traditional staffing. According to a (not surprising) 2010 AARP survey, 9 out of 10 older Americans said they’d rather be cared for in their homes than in a nursing home. As the baby boomer generation ages, Medicaid had to evolve to meet the needs of this large demographic. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) introduced a number of new incentives that made it possible for seniors and the developmentally disabled to receive care in the comfort of their homes, rather than moving into nursing home facilities. The ACA created new options and incentives to encourage states to provide home and … [Read more...]
A Nation Divided by Healthcare Options Poses Challenges for Medical Factoring
The expression of a house divided goes back to the beginning of the Common Era and further, if a linguist was to trace it. Sam Houston spoke it most famously in 1850 when he claimed “A nation divided against itself cannot stand” during a debate on the Compromise of 1850. Eight months into full Affordable Care Act coverage, it appears that we are once again a nation divided – this time, into the states that chose to expand Medicaid and the states that did not (including the four that have not decided either way). When factoring healthcare receivables, it is important to be familiar with each state’s policy and what the implications may be for your business. Medicaid Expansion Expansion of Medicaid ties in to the tax credits available to … [Read more...]
The Affordable Care Act May Boost Demand for Staffing Factoring
The Affordable Care Act will give an unprecedented number of previously uninsured consumers access to affordable health coverage and care. This has a number of implications for the temporary staffing industry, and will create opportunities for the savvy factoring professional to expand their business. Companies looking to minimize their healthcare costs, or avoid the employer mandate entirely, will need to manage their employees’ hours to stay below the 30-hours-per-week benchmark or reduce their full-time staff below 50. Temporary staffing allows companies in this situation to fill talent gaps without compromising their position, which is both boon and burden to the staffing agency. Factoring for temporary staffing provides solutions … [Read more...]