Additionally, the proportions of HHAs with performance in the national bottom decile were higher for nonchain agencies than those for chain‐owned agencies. One explanation for this is that chains could better maintain floors of quality, compared to nonchain HHAs. Percent of Medicare enrollees served by chain home health agencies, by state, for the years 2005 and 2018. Panel A. Percent of Medicare enrollees in chain home health agencies, by state, in 2005. Panel B. Percent of Medicare enrollees in chain home health agencies, by state, in 2018. Source: Authors’ analysis of data from Medicare cost reports, 2005‐2018 Emma Sims-Hilditch is best known for creating relaxed, elegant interiors that are ideal for the values and lifestyles of a new generation. The environments she makes offer an insight into the considered house of the future—simple, beautiful, and practical, advancing a new style of living that is transforming not only the lives of homeowners but also communities. Sims-Hilditch gives advice on the best ways to decorate and organize a home. She embraces traditional materials translated for contemporary interior stone walls, comforting color palettes, stylish and sturdy fabrics, and antiques mixed with contemporary designs. Takahashi, G., Suzuki, M., Noguchi, Y., & Oya, T. (2001). Kaigohoken seido ka ni okeru toukyouto shi-ku-tyou-son no koureisya juutaku kaisyuu jigyou no gennjou to kadai (Japanese: Situation and problems of home modification programs for the elderly under the Long-term Care Insurance System in municipalities in Tokyo). Fukushi no machi dukuri kenkyu kai, 23–26.

In terms of enrollment, Medicare enrollees and total enrollees per chain more than doubled between 2005 and 2018. At agency level, in both 2005 and 2018, for‐profit chain‐owned HHAs had considerably larger number of Medicare enrollees and total enrollees than for‐profit nonchain HHAs, on average, whereas the nonprofit chain‐owned and nonprofit nonchain HHAs were more similar. The largest for‐profit chains have grown to play a prominent role in the home health sector. The total number of Medicare enrollees in the top 5 for‐profit chains increased from around 262000 to 675000, while Medicare enrollees in the top 5 nonprofit chains only grew from around 47000 to 64000. Similarly, for‐profit home health agency chains have grown to serve enrollees across a larger number of states, with for‐profit home health chains now serving enrollees in 5.4 states, on average, compared to only 2.0 states for nonprofit chains in 2018. The Evolution of Home: English Interiors for a New Era Author Emma Sims-Hilditch, with Giles Kime, Photographs by Simon Brown, Foreword by Kit Kemp Kuroda, K., Baba, M., Mizuno, H., Tumura, C. (1994). Edogawa-ku “Sukoyaka sumai josei jigyou” no jisseki to kouka ni kannsuru kennkyuu (Japanese: the outcome study of home modificaiton grant program in Edogawa City). Japanese Journal of Public Health, 41(5), 404–413. As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with,

Our study provides evidence that notable differences existed in quality performance and patient outcomes between chain and nonchain agencies, in the aggregate. In future research, it will be crucial to investigate the root causes leading to this difference. The causes could be underlying quality differences or systematic reporting practice differences between chain and nonchain agencies. Moreover, as the behaviors of newly acquired health care providers could be largely impacted by the new parent companies, quality reporting and monitoring at chain‐level could provide information on quality performance at an organizational level, beyond just an agency basis. 14, 16 Additionally, chain‐level quality performance could be considered when approving business activities such as mergers and acquisitions. Yukawa, T. (1982). Roujin kyojuu system no arikata (Japanese: How should be a housing environment for the elderly?). Kentiku chishiki, 24(9), 50–52.

Our study found that for‐profit nonchain HHAs performed relatively worse on self‐reported process and outcome measures but better on claims‐based outcome measures. One explanation for this difference is that multi‐agency chains can develop standardized care practices and more easily share resources. Standardization of protocols and practices makes it easier for specific tasks to be completed. For example, a study by Kamimura et al found that corporate standardization was associated with fewer deficiencies in chain‐owned nursing homes. 21 Whether the project is an urban town house, a seaside cottage, an ancestral residence, or a lakeside retreat, the approach of Sims Hilditch is always the same—a collaboration with clients to make stylish, comfortable homes that offer the perfect settings for everyday life. The book explores how the firm creates rooms where people live healthy and vibrant lives, aware of the changing seasons and embracing the comforts of a slower lifestyle—resulting in a holistic picture of design in the twenty-first century. About The Author English interior design is respected throughout the world, and Sims Hilditch is at the forefront of understanding how decoration and practicality can work hand in hand. Explore the firm’s many projects and see how interiors have evolved to embrace new ways of living. Convenience has long been a key driver and has been further elevated by the pandemic’s impact on purchasing decisions in the kitchen. Creative pre-portioned or single-use meal solutions that balance freshness and convenience, as well as effort-saving kitchen appliances that simplify or automate the process of preparation, cooking, and cleaning - regardless of skills - are expected to benefit. Freeing consumers from fatigue is key to encouraging home cooking against prepared food delivery. Built predominately in the Classical style, inspired by the ancient Roman world, centred on simplicity, symmetry, and precise proportions.The primary analyses for this study relied on data from 2005 to 2018 Medicare Cost Reports, a public data source maintained by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). All Medicare‐certified providers, including skilled nursing facilities, hospices, hospitals, and HHAs, are required to submit a cost report annually. Freestanding home health agency information was extracted from Medicare Home Health Agency Cost Reports; information regarding hospital‐based HHAs and skilled nursing facility‐based HHAs was extracted from Medicare hospital and skilled nursing facilities cost reports. Rows of late Victorian homes included a mixture of features, including towers, Gothic-shaped windows, plus terracotta details, patterned roof tiles, and a recessed door with stained glass panels.

In the early 1900s, only around 10 per cent of people owned their own home, but by the end of the 1930s this had risen to around 25 per cent. By 1939 more than one million council houses had been built.How often patients receiving home health care needed urgent, unplanned care in the ER without being admitted (percentage) Over the 2005‐2018 period, chain‐owned HHAs doubled in number (from 903 to 1841 agencies), and the number of nonchain HHAs increased from 6162 to 8615. Among different types of HHAs, for‐profit nonchain agencies had the highest growth rate in the number of HHAs. Similarly, for‐profit chain‐owned agencies demonstrated a moderate increase in the number of HHAs. Conversely, the number of nonprofit nonchain and government‐owned HHAs declined.