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This is in response to rising demand for transport solutions for elderly & disabled patients

CHARLESTON, South Carolina—Diamond Care Transportation, a provider of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), has expanded its operations to provide comprehensive paratransit transportation, senior ride services and wheelchair transportation throughout South Carolina and into surrounding states including Florida, Washington, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

The company's goal is to increase visibility & efficiency in health care referrals

NEW YORK—Tennr, a health tech startup company, announced a $101 million Series C led by IVP, with participation from new and existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, GV, ICONIQ, Foundation Capital and Frank Slootman. The company has helped process millions of patients across hundreds of providers and has more than tripled its revenue since its Series B two quarters ago.

The homecare franchise has opened its latest location in Lakewood, California

TEMPE, Arizona— SYNERGY HomeCare, a homecare franchise, has announced its newest location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, SYNERGY HomeCare in Lakewood, California.  

The company is owned and operated by Robert Regan, a Navy combat veteran who spent most of his post-military career working for the United States federal government and is now using his passion for service to launch his own caregiving business.  


The research paper uncovered a number of insights about long-term care awareness & preparedness

WASHINGTON—Findings from the Employee Long-Term Care survey, published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), found gaps in employee awareness of personal long-term care (LTC) needs, employer-sponsored caregiving programs and knowledge of how to access long-term services and supports in the community.

Minticha Apila Home Health will provide health services to older adults in the Chickasaw Nation

ADA, Oklahoma—Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 2 for the Chickasaw Nation’s home health program, Minticha Apila Home Health, marking a step forward in the delivery of health care services to Chickasaw citizens and First Americans.

Greatorex brings more than 30 years of experience to the role

RALEIGH, North Carolina—DwellSafe, the tech-enabled platform that focuses on how health care and home safety come together, announced that Jim Greatorex has joined the team as a strategic advisor. A longtime industry leader and former vice president of VGM Live at Home, Greatorex brings more than 30 years of experience in home safety, accessibility and care-centered innovation.


Colin Raymond will take over as CEO & John Dahm as executive chairman

MINNETONKA, Minnesota—Accra, a homecare provider that offers individualized services to people with disabilities and older adults across Minnesota, has appointed Colin Raymond to succeed John Dahm as chief executive officer. 

When it comes to the worst and best states for aging in place, 7 Southern states come at the bottom of the list

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama—According to new data, compared to the rest of the country Southeastern states are some of the worst states for aging in place despite being popular with retirees. 

Seniorly compiled a list of the best and worst locations for aging in place and put seven Southern states—Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Kentucky and Florida—at the bottom. Utah, which has the lowest rate of social isolation, ranked first overall. 

This deal aims to elevate behavioral health navigation & in-home medical care

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—Lucet, a behavioral health company providing tech-enabled services to health plans, employers and providers, announced its acquisition of Emcara Health (previously PopHealthCare, a GuideWell Company), a national medical group focused on delivering home-based care to clinically complex and high-risk populations.

VNA of Ohio, a Cleveland-based 122-year-old home care institution, has been acquired by h/care

CLEVELAND, Ohio—The Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio (VNA of Ohio), a provider of community health for more than 122 years, has officially transitioned to new ownership managed by h/care, a health care management organization. The acquisition became effective May 1, 2025.

Founded in 1902 by 13 women—known as the “Baker’s Dozen”—VNA of Ohio has provided care to countless families, guided by its founding mission to serve those most in need.


AccentCare will leverage this technology to advance value-based care models & improve outcomes for patients & families.

 OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—AccentCare, a national company specializing in post-acute care, has selected the Netsmart CareFabric platform to strengthen the population health capabilities and delivery of care for the patients of AccentCare Medical Group. AccentCare Medical Group will leverage this technology to advance value-based care models and improve outcomes for patients and families.

LeadingAge represents nonprofit and mission-driven organizations caring for older adults & families across America

WASHINGTON—In the wake of a series of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) actions with significant impact on foreign-born individuals living and working legally in the United States, the head of LeadingAge, which represents nonprofit and mission-driven organizations serving and caring for older adults and families across America, urged the Trump administration to reverse course.