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Paul Njoku was said to have cut out old signatures and taped them onto newly created doctors’ orders, nursing notes & nursing assessments

HOUSTON—A 64-year-old man has been convicted of all counts as charged for leading a Medicare fraud scheme involving the submission of falsified medical records. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before convicting Paul Njoku following a three-day trial.


Newsweek named the homecare provider one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025

CHICAGO—Help at Home, a provider of in-home personal care services, announced it has been named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025. The company said this recognition underscores its 50-year commitment to "caring for its care workforce" culture.

CMS veteran & analysis expert will join the Alliance’s advocacy team

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia and WASHINGTON—The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) announced two new leadership roles to expand its advocacy team: Vice President of Policy & Regulatory Affairs and Vice President of Research & Analytics. The Alliance said these additions underscore its core commitment to advocating for policies that support care-at-home providers and protect and expand access to care for America’s growing aging population.

Nearly half of the states in the U.S. are on the brink of an unpaid family caregiving emergency

PRINCETON, New Jersey—Nearly half of the states in the U.S. (48%) are on the brink of an unpaid family caregiving emergency, according to findings released from a new study conducted by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Otsuka). The study shows unpaid family caregiving is either “critical” or at “high risk” in 24 states.

Following House passage of the bill, advocacy groups criticized it for the impacts it could have on older adults

WASHINGTON—House Republicans passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Thursday morning after an overnight session with a vote of 215 votes to 214. The sweeping bill is being criticized by homecare industry organizations, with some saying it could harm millions of older adults who rely on at-home care. 


Viventium's new features include payroll enhancements tailored for Labor Code AB 1513

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey—Viventium, which offers a payroll, HR and compliance platform purpose-built for health care providers, announced software enhancements specific to California Piece Rate Compensation Labor Code AB 1513. Designed to support home health agencies in complying with California’s complex wage laws, these enhancements aim to improve operational efficiency and protect agencies from common mistakes that lead to penalties.

The senior care franchise will aim to bring both non-medical & in-home care to the local community

NEW BERN, North Carolina—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise, announced the opening of its latest franchise in New Bern, North Carolina. Led by husband-and-wife team Trinette Reo and David Reo, the new franchise, located at 1335 South Glenburnie Road, will provide senior care services, including non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services to New Bern’s local population.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America provided tips for those traveling for Memorial Day

CHICAGO—With a record-breaking number of Americans projected to travel this Memorial Day weekend—an estimated 45.1 million traveling at least 50 miles from home between May 22 and May 26, according to American Automobile Association (AAA)—the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) provided T.R.I.P. tips to families traveling with a loved one who has dementia.

CareFamily guides clients in directly employing caregivers, rather than relying on agencies

LOS ANGELES—Jewish Family Service LA announced the launch of CareFamily, a new approach to private homecare for older adults that puts families in control of their caregiving needs. CareFamily guides clients in directly employing caregivers rather than relying on agencies, saving families up to $100,000 per year.

The organizations are working to increase access to home health care in Illinois, Louisiana & North Carolina

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia & WASHINGTON—The National Alliance for Care at Home (The Alliance), Aetna Medicaid, a CVS Health company, and MissionCare Collective have begun a collaborative effort to increase access to home health care for older adults and those with disabilities, and increase supports for direct care workers in Illinois, Louisiana and North Carolina.


One change they are asking for would be to extend the preliminary injunction until Aug. 15

NEW YORK—The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP filed a pre-motion letter proposing additional court intervention to protect continuity of care on behalf of older and disabled New Yorkers who are at risk of losing access to critical in-home care services through the Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) following the state’s

The company held the annual awards celebration in Omaha, Nebraska

OMAHA, Nebraska—Right at Home, a company that provides in-home care and assistance, announced the recipients of the 2025 Caregiver of the Year awards. This recognition celebrates the dedication, compassion and service provided by caregivers across the nation and worldwide. This year, Right at Home honored 13 individuals who exceeded expectations in fulfilling the company’s mission to improve the quality of life for its clients.