Home Health

DALLAS—Homecare HomebaseSM (HCHB), a software provider for home-based care, is showcasing how Optimal Home Care & Hospice has leveraged HCHB's platform to elevate patient care. By optimizing workflows, improving care coordination and providing access to real-time data, Optimal has been able to provide a higher standard of care while giving clinicians the ability to spend more time focusing on their patients.

Optimal Testimonial

Alanys Ortiz reads Josephine Senek’s cues before she speaks. Josephine, who lives with a rare and debilitating genetic condition, fidgets her fingers when she’s tired and bites the air when something hurts.

WASHINGTON—Following the House's passage of its budget resolution, as Congress forges ahead on crafting a budget reconciliation bill, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit providers of aging services, urged policymakers to protect the critical programs and policies relied on by older adults and families.

Sloan's comments are below:

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Sally Njume-Tatsing, 47, formerly of Pickerington, was sentenced in federal court to 42 months in prison for committing Medicaid fraud. Njume-Tatsing was found guilty in September 2024 on all 13 counts as charged following a jury trial.

According to court documents and trial testimony, in 2017, Njume-Tatsing owned and operated three home health care businesses named Labelle Home Health. The agencies were located in Reynoldsburg, Mt. Vernon and Parma.

COLUMBIA, Maryland—Maxim Healthcare Services (Maxim), a provider of conti

JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania—Right at Home, an in-home care franchise with more than 700 locations across the U.S. and five other countries, is targeting Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for its next phase of strategic expansion. The brand plans to open two new units in Johnstown to meet the growing demand for quality in-home care services in the area.

ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) strongly encouraged respiratory suppliers to comment on a proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) on noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). Comments are due Thursday, Apr. 10 (11:59 p.m. ET).

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—Always Best Care Senior Services, a provider of non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services, announced the opening of its newest franchise in Alexandria, Virginia. Owned and operated by Caitlin Mackay and Pete Guzman, the new office is located at 630 N.

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates has released “The Ultimate Cybersecurity Handbook: Prevention, Detection and Response,” an exclusive resource specifically focused on helping VGM members protect their businesses from cyber threats.

PALO ALTO, California—Every day, caregivers—both professionals and family members—walk into homes where seniors are struggling with the changing needs of aging, often without knowing what to do.

WASHINGTON—As the Senate advances its newest budget resolution and the possibility of massive cuts to Medicaid loom, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit providers of aging services, reiterated the impact of large-scale spending reductions in the federal-state health insurance program in a letter to the Senate Finance Committee leadership.

North Haven, Connecticut—Jennifer Lee, a results-oriented home health executive, has joined Corcoran Consulting Group as managing consultant, home health and hospice.

ANTIOCH, Tennessee—ClearWellness, a provider of technology-based wellness services, enabling seniors to maintain their independence and health status, recently welcomed Gary Guiser as its new president and COO.

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group announced the promotion of Chris Wendland to chief legal officer. In this newly created role, Wendland will oversee all legal matters for VGM Group, ensuring compliance and providing strategic legal guidance to support the company's growth and innovation. With this promotion, Wendland also joins VGM’s senior leadership team.

ROSEVILLE, California—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, announced that Bret Lyman has taken over ownership of two Always Best Care franchises in Provo and St. George, Utah. The Provo office, located at 350 E Center St, Suite 4, and the St. George office, located at 1079 E Riverside Dr, Suite 202, will provide senior care services, including non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services.

MANASSAS, Virginia– Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care services, a franchisor with more than 200 franchise partners and 400 territories nationwide, has grown rapidly in recent years. Now, local residents Monteiz and Alicia Dash have opened a new location to serve Prince William and Charles County residents.

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey—As seniors and their families explore options for aging with dignity and independence, Comfort Keepers of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is shedding light on the benefits of in-home care. With a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate assistance, Comfort Keepers helps seniors remain in the comfort of their own homes while receiving the support they need.

PITTSBURGH—Right at Home, the in-home care franchise with more than 700 locations across the United States. and five other countries, is looking to expand in Pittsburgh with four new units. 

OLYMPIA, Washington—Senior Helpers announced it is the first private duty in-home care provider in the United States to be Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP). Senior Helpers of Olympia joined the list of Senior Helpers CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certified locations.

DALLAS—Homecare Homebase (HCHB), a software provider for home-based care, announced the launch of its Agency Welcome Notification automated text type, part of HCHB's Patient Engagement product suite, designed to create strong patient relationships while optimizing operational efficiency.