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.  

Mölnlycke's new China-based location is expected to initiate wound care product production at the end of 2026 or early 2027

CHANGSHU, China, and GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Mölnlycke Health Care, a global provider in medical technology, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, announced the commencement of its new wound care manufacturing site in Changshu, China. The company said this investment marks a milestone in Mölnlycke’s growth and the beginning of localized manufacturing in one of the world’s "fastest-growing MedTech markets."

The NHIA Annual Conference is an education & networking event for the home & alternate site infusion industry

Alexandria, Virginia—Registration is now open for the National Home Infusion Association's (NHIA) 2026 Annual Conference. The event is set to be held April 18-22, 2026, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.

At the National Alliance for Care at Home's Annual Meeting and Exposition, Jonathan Fleece was named Advocate of the Year; Richard MacMillan received a Lifetime Achievement award

NEW ORLEANS—Jonathan Fleece, president and CEO of Empath Health, received recognition as Advocate of the Year from the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance).

The award was given during the Alliance’s opening keynote address at its first Annual Meeting and Exposition in New Orlean on Sunday, Nov. 2. 

Landers touched on many issues the industry is facing, but said hope should not be lost

NEW ORLEANS—In-home care providers are facing large hurdles, including the threat of significant federal payment cuts, but should remain upbeat, Steve Landers, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) said Sunday, Nov. 2 in opening remarks at the organization's first Annual Meeting and Exposition.


Actress Yvette Nicole Brown spoke at the National Alliance for Care at Home Meeting & Expo to discuss her podcast, Squeezed, as well as topics vital to care at home

NEW ORLEANS—Actress and podcast host Yvette Nicole Brown sat down with Elyssa Katz, senior director of marketing for the National Alliance for Care at Home, and Carla Davis, hospice and homecare advocate and executive leader, at the 2025 National Alliance for Care at Home Annual Meeting and Expo in New Orleans to share her personal experience as a caregiver.

Gov. Steve Landry told attendees at the National Alliance for Care at Home 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition that they provide efficeient and compassionate care

NEW ORLEANS—Broad access to care in the home would help solve the nation’s health care problems, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told in-home care providers Sunday, Nov. 2 as he kicked off the annual meeting of the National Alliance for Care at Home.

“We should be encouraging in-home health, not discouraging (it) because I believe that people getting home health are actually getting a better product,” he said.

Key findings in the ANCOR report included 88% of providers experienced moderate or severe staffing shortages in the past year

WASHINGTON—ANCOR, an organization consisting of providers of disability services to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, conducted a survey of 469 community-based providers of intellectual and developmental disabilities services across 48 states and the District of Columbia.


The technology platform was the first organization to achieve CHAP Verified status when the verification launched in 2022

DALLAS—The technology platform Axxess has earned the Age-Friendly Care at Home Verification from Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). Axxess was the first organization to achieve CHAP Verified status when verification launched in 2022.

Arya Health is building a new artificial intelligence system that will help automate the caregiver administrative process

NEW YORK—Arya Health, an artificial intelligence (AI) company helping home health and post-acute care providers automate scheduling, compliance and other administrative operations, announced its $18.2 million Series A funding. The round was led by ACME Capital, with participation from Ridge Ventures, Twelve Below, executives from OpenAI and post-acute care providers, bringing Arya's total funding to $25 million.

The home health & hospice agency will change its name & logo while continuing to provide services throughout the state of Michigan

PORT HURON, Michigan—Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice announced that is rebranding to the name Blue Water Home Care & Hospice. has served the community under that moniker. The agency said it is changing names to better solidify its permanence and devotion to the Blue Water Area.

The senior caregiving service has opened two locations, one in East Tampa & the other in Lakeland

TAMPA, Florida—Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care services, a franchiser with over 200 franchise partners and 400 territories nationwide, announced it has expanded its locations in the state of Florida. Local residents Tina Lauder and David Amato have opened two new locations to serve the East Tampa and the Lakeland community as well as surrounding communities.

EMMI Technologies will be listed on the electronic health record platform

NEW YORK—EMMI Technologies, developer of the modular, hardware-agnostic remote patient monitoring (RPM) platform EmmiTec.Health, announced its listing on Epic's Showroom, an online platform designed to help health care organizations navigate interoperable solutions. 

The company said this milestone highlights EMMI Technologies' commitment to helping hospitals, health systems and providers deliver continuous, data-driven care.

Ontario said the investment funds will come through as part of the upcomin Fall Economic Statement

TORONTO—The city of Ontario has announced the Ontario government is investing $1.1 billion over the course of three years to extend homecare services and the Hospital to Home (H2H) program. The investment funds will come through as part of the upcomin Fall Economic Statement and aims to expand access to convenient care at home for patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital.


The new video doorbell from Wyze is designed with wire-free battery power & head-to-toe 1:1 view

SEATTLE—Wyze, a home security technology company, has announced the launch of the Wyze Battery Video Doorbell. Designed for easy setup for front porch security, this new device offers a wire-free installation option with up to six months of battery life. The doorbell’s 150-degree x 150-degree viewing angle and 1536 x 1536 HD+ resolution capture a complete 1:1 view, ensuring users can see visitors from head-to-toe and clearly spot packages placed right against the door.

Cairns was awarded the honor at the 7th Annual Digital Health Hub Foundation Awards at HLTH

LOS ANGELES—Cairns Health, a provider of digital health solutions for seniors and individuals with chronic conditions, has announced it won the Rising Star Award in the Home Health Diagnostic & Monitoring category at the 2025 Digital Health Hub Awards, hosted by The Digital Health Hub Foundation as part of the HLTH global health care conference in Las Vegas.