BAYADA released data from its Enhanced Quality of Care model

PHILADELPHIA—BAYADA Home Health Care, a nonprofit home healthcare provider, announced new data suggesting that falls are 75% less likely to result in major injury when a BAYADA Home Health Aide is present. The finding comes from BAYADA's Enhanced Quality of Care model that helps older adults stay safe and well at home using 40+ client datapoints and predictive AI technology to inform nurse-led care coordination.

The at-home rehabilitation model aims to address two barriers facing Veterans Affairs knee-replacement patients

BROOKFIELD, Connecticutt—ROM Technologies Inc. (ROMTech), creator of the PortableConnect Rehab System, announced that its at-home rehabilitation model aims to address two barriers facing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) knee-replacement patients: distance from rehabilitation services and coordination between VA and community care.

The agency serves Johnston County, North Carolina, with a team of 46 employees

SMITHFIELD, North Carolina—UNC Health Johnston Home Care and Hospice has been recognized as a “superior performer” by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) for achieving an overall patient experience score among the top 20% of eligible SHP clients for the 2025 calendar year.

The data security incident that may have affected some patients' personal & health information

HOUSTON—Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice announced a data security incident that may have affected some patients' personal and health information. While Doctor's Choice (DC) said it is unaware of any confirmed misuse of this information, it published a release providing details of the incident, the company's response and resources available to patients as required by HIPAA regulations. 

The annual programs recognize organizations and individuals demonstrating excellence across clinical quality & industry leadership

DALLAS—Homecare Homebase (HCHB) announced the winners of its 2026 Customer Awards and the recipients of its scholarships for homecare aides. The annual programs recognize organizations and individuals demonstrating excellence across clinical quality, operational performance, industry leadership, innovation and professional development.

REMI is a wireless wearable electroencephalography (EEG) system designed for extended-duration monitoring

SALT LAKE CITY—Epitel, Inc. announced that its REMI Neuro Monitoring Home Health Hub has been selected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to participate in a home innovation challenge. Epitel said it is one of the first two companies selected to advance to the program’s interaction phase.

Care Across America is a national online platform aimed to help older adults, family caregivers & senior care professionals explore care options

SAINT CHARLES, Missouri—Approved Senior Network (ASN) announced the expansion of Care Across America, a national online resource helping older adults, family caregivers and senior care professionals explore care options and find support close to home. Available at CareAcrossAmerica.info, the platform combines a searchable provider directory with interviews, educational articles, care cost information and state-specific resources.

The home-based primary, palliative & hospice care company has expanded in Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio & Texas

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Ennoble Care, a home-based primary, palliative and hospice care provider, announced its expansion into five new communities in Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas to deliver more care for medically frail and homebound patients.

The Hangar will open Oct. 22 in Fort Myers, Florida

FORT MYERS, Florida—Merits Health Products announced the grand opening of The Hangar, its new manufacturing and operations facility in Fort Myers, Florida, on Oct. 22. The opening marks the official transition of Pilot Navigator Curved Stairlift production from Asia to the United States.

The AI assistant is designed to handle certain tasks for patients, such as finding a suitable medical provider & scheduling appointments

SAN FRANCISCO—Ferry Health launched out of stealth with an AI personal assistant that handles healthcare tasks for patients, starting with finding a medical provider and getting an appointment. The company said it has raised $9 million in seed funding from a variety of donors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Index Ventures, Avid Ventures, Layout Ventures, SV Angel, Box Group and Asymmetric Capital.

The most popular request for families currently on the waiver waitlist are for supportive living services for individuals with disabilities who need in-home care

DARDANELLE, Arkansas—Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Secretary of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Janet Mann announced a framework to assist families on the Community and Employment Support (CES) Waiver waitlist. DHS said it will begin work on providing supportive living services to families currently on the CES waitlist, all of whom are automatically enrolled in the Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity (PASSE).

Brad Savon, Kathy Claytor & Jennifer Curtis will join the leadership team

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee—LivTech, a provider of comprehensive healthcare tech solutions specifically designed for long-term post-acute care, has appointed three new executives to its in-home division to lead commercial operations and scale point-of-care solutions.

Brad Savon, chief technology officer, in-home division

The new CDO will join the executive team as well as lead the franchise development sales team

CINCINNATI—Home Helpers Home Care, a provider of in-home care services, has promoted Bobby Kelley to chief development officer. 

Kelley, a member of the company’s franchise development team for more than 20 years, will join the organization’s executive leadership team and lead the franchise development sales team. 

Direct care jobs are still paying a median of $17.99 per hour even though the population of elder adults is expected to triple by 2060

NEW YORK—PHI National's authoritative annual report, "Direct Care Workers in the United States: Key Facts 2026," shows direct care jobs themselves are still paying a median of $17.99 per hour—with annual earnings leaving nearly half of the workforce reliant on public assistance to make ends meet.  

Lchhfamily.com will serve as a digital resource for LifeCare's services, locations & other care provisions

IRVING, Texas—LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family has launched a new corporate website designed to make it easier for patients, families, referral partners and healthcare professionals to understand LifeCare's growing family of companies and connect with home health, hospice and in-home care services in their communities.

The company is a direct-to-consumer retailer of durable medical equipment specializing in mobility & home accessibility products

COLUMBUS, Ohio—SpinLife, a direct-to-consumer retailer of durable medical equipment specializing in mobility and home accessibility products, announced the launch of its national franchise program that the company said is designed to create new opportunities for entrepreneurs to join its growing omni-channel ecosystem and help more customers live independently.