Read the latest from HomeCare contributors on how to run your home health agency, whether you're providing skilled care and therapy, managing a care plan, working in the hospice field or supporting personal care.  

The dataset is aimed towards home health & skilled nursing organizations

ATLANTA—Trella Health, a provider of post-acute analytics and insights, announced the release of its latest Medicare Advantage (MA) data aimed to help home health and skilled nursing organizations navigate the MA market.

With Medicare Advantage enrollment surpassing traditional Medicare—now accounting for 55.4% of all Medicare beneficiaries—the demand for timely, targeted and granular MA insights is reshaping provider growth strategies in an MA-first landscape.

The settlement comes after weeks of negotiation between the New York Department of Health and the plaintiffs' counsel

NEW YORK—Judge Frederic Block of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York signed a new amended preliminary injunction in Engesser et al v. McDonald, a class action lawsuit filed in late March by New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP.

The move will be provide revenue cycle management services for durable medical equipment & physician specialty practices

AUSTIN, Texas—EqualizeRCM, a company that helps health care providers maximize performance through revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, announced it has invested in MedNet LLC, a provider of RCM services for durable medical equipment (DME) and physician specialty practices.


The website offers free tools & guidance for family members planning ahead for aging relatives

BOISE, Idaho—APlan2Age.org, a new foundation designed to spark conversations around aging, has official launched its website and defined its mission. The newly launched online resource offers free tools and guidance for planning every aspect of aging—from housing and health care to legal documents, financial preparedness, caregiving and end-of-life decisions.

Practitioners are filling a gap that is expected to widen as the senior population increases while the number of geriatricians declines

On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from one patient’s home to the next, seeing eight in all. Pregnant with her second child, she schleps a backpack instead of a traditional black bag to carry a laptop and essential medical supplies—stethoscope, blood pressure cuff and pulse oximeter.

Forget a lunch break; she often eats a sandwich or some nuts as she heads to her next patient visit.

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.