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.  

Union Home Health Care Services & its administrator Bernice Codjia pleaded guilty to charges of allegedly defrauding more than $1.6 million

BOSTON—The attorney general’s office (AGO) of Massachusetts announced that Union Home Health Care Services, a Worcester, Massachusetts-based group adult foster care (GAFC) provider, and its administrator, Bernice Codjia, age 41, pleaded guilty in Worcester Superior Court to charges related to a scheme to defraud MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, of more than $1.6 million.

Baiada will transition to a new role upon appointment of the new hire

MOORESTOWN, New Jersey—BAYADA Home Health Care announced the start of a leadership role transition that will conclude with current Chief Executive Officer David Baiada moving into a new role on the BAYADA Board of Directors upon the appointment of the company’s next CEO.  

The Barboursville, West Virginia location will provide companion care, personal care & respite support

TEMPE, Arizona—SYNERGY HomeCare announced its first location in West Virginia, SYNERGY HomeCare in Barboursville.  

The company is owned and operated by Chris Lowe—a United States Army veteran who went on to earn a finance degree from Marshall University, followed by a Master of Business Administration in health care administration from Ohio University.


The settlement is a result of class action lawsuit filed in late March on behalf of older & disabled New Yorkers at risk of losing access to essential CDPAP services.

NEW YORK—Judge Frederic Block of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York provisionally approved a settlement agreement reached last month between New Yorkers who lost critical homecare services through the Medicaid-funded Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) and the New York State Department of Health (DOH).

Krishna Gidwani pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud

BOSTON—A Canton, Massachusetts, man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in connection with a scheme to defraud Medicare of more than $4 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary, not wanted by the Medicare beneficiaries and tainted by kickbacks.


The company has opened new locations in Temecula, CA, Chatsworth, CA, & Williamsburg, VA

TEMPE, Arizona—SYNERGY HomeCare announced its three newest locations: SYNERGY HomeCare in Temecula, California, SYNERGY HomeCare in Chatsworth, California and SYNERGY HomeCare in Williamsburg, Virginia. The companies will assist residents with non-medical homecare services, such as companion care, personal care and respite care.  

Tango will facilitate skilled home nursing care to Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan members

PHOENIX—Tango, a provider of post-acute care benefit enablement services, announced a partnership with AmeriHealth Caritas, a provider of Medicaid managed care. With this partnership, tango is now facilitating the delivery of skilled home health care to Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) members in the state of Pennsylvania.

Key features of the new program include a podcast & downloadable resources

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—Numotion Medical Supply announced the launch of its new ALLY Program, an initiative designed to support individuals who use catheters in managing their bladder health. Whether navigating a new diagnosis or living with a condition for years, ALLY offers resources, education and connection all in one place.

The certification is awarded to in-home senior care service providers that meet the CHAP criteria

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan—Senior Helpers, a provider of in-home senior care services, 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).


The survey showed 11% received formal training on activities of daily living & 20% received training on medical & nursing tasks

WASHINGTON—Only 11% of family caregivers have received medical training to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), yet more caregivers than ever are helping with these tasks, according to the Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 survey.

The Canadian company was given the award based on its standards in senior homecare services

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia—Parkwood Home Care, a provider of personalized in-home senior care, announced it has been named a recipient of the Best Home Care Agency Award 2025 by Click 360 Awards. 

Founded by Lorna MacMillan, Parkwood Home Care offers hourly companion care, 24-hour live-in support and specialized dementia services.

The inaugural event took place in Chicago & featured more than 700 attendees & exhibitors

CHICAGO—The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) hosted its inaugural event, the 2025 Alliance Financial Summit, July 27-29 in Chicago, Illinois. The Summit brought together financial leaders from across the care at home community, with expert-led sessions, peer collaboration and insights into market shifts and emerging technologies.

Tips for finding the best option for patients' individual recovery needs

Rehabilitation therapy can be a godsend after hospitalization for a stroke, a fall, an accident, a joint replacement, a severe burn or a spinal cord injury, among other conditions. Physical, occupational and speech therapy are offered in a variety of settings, including at hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and at home. It’s crucial to identify a high-quality, safe option with professionals experienced in treating your condition.