The law removes barriers to care patients may face when obtaining medical supplies

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—The state of Maine recently passed the bill titled LD 145, which exempts durable medical sales tax. Aeroflow Health in North Carolina announced it is celebrating the passing of LD 145 to exempt durable medical equipment from sales tax in Maine, including breast pumps. 

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 company held a conference call on Aug. 5 to discuss its earnings report for the second quarter as well as a partnership with a major health care system

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth Corp. has entered into a new agreement to become the exclusive provider of home medical equipment (HME) and supplies for a national system of hospitals and medical offices. The company made the announcement in a call reporting its second quarter earnings, which showed revenue and income down slightly, although the company called its performance “solid.”

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.

Sen. Sanders spoke out against Medicaid cuts that could harm long-term care

WASHINGTON—Officials from the aging services nonprofit LeadingAge joined Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), to shed light on the impact of the 2025 reconciliation bill's nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid for older adults and their families.

“We are an aging country,” said Sanders. “Seniors will need some kind of long-term care in their lifetimes. Families throughout the country seek our support."

National Alliance for Care at Home calls the final rule on hospice payments and quality reporting disappointing

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that sets Medicare hospice payment rates 2.6% higher in 2026. Hospices that don’t meet quality standards would be penalized four percentage points, leading to a 1.4% reduction over 2025’s payment rate.

The companies said the merger aims to provide patients stronger home infusion services

AKRON, Ohio—ACU-Serve, a provider of health care revenue cycle and technology solutions, has announced its merger with Pinnacle, a provider in home infusion and ambulatory infusion center (AIC) services. This alignment expands ACU-Serve's service capacity, offering clients a comprehensive and scalable solution for infusion services.

The company will hold a conference call on Thursday, Aug. 7

GOLETA, California—Inogen, Inc., a medical technology company offering respiratory products for use in the homecare setting, announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. On the same day, the company will host a conference call at 2 p.m. PT/ 5 p.m. ET.

The home medical equipment company is expanding with a 3,400-square foot office in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, Massachusetts—DASCO Home Medical Equipment (DASCO HME) expanded its national footprint to Massachusetts with a 3,400-square-foot office in the city of Wilmington.

Founded in Ohio in 1987, DASCO offers a range of respiratory therapy and durable medical equipment, including oxygen, non-invasive ventilation and mobility support products. The family-owned firm operates more than 30 locations across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas and Florida.

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.

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.

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.

The company is partnering with Merits Health Products USA to increase operational effectiveness & optimize supply chain operations

BRADENTON, Florida—Hoveround Mobility Solutions (HMS), a manufacturer of personal mobility solutions, has announced a partnership with Merits Health Products USA to enhance manufacturing efficiency, optimize supply chain operations and expand product offerings. 

The company will connect Colorado patients with caregivers that fit the patients' specific needs

WESTMINSTER, Colorado—Care Matters Registry, a nurse-led home health referral agency, has launched a service in Colorado that connects individuals and families with thoroughly vetted, independent caregivers. The business said the personalized matching model aims to improve access to high-quality, compassionate care while also honoring the autonomy and well-being of caregivers.

Soleo was awarded the accreditation for specialty pharmacy, ambulatory infusion centers, home infusion therapy & infusion pharmacy services

FRISCO, Texas—Soleo Health, a national provider of complex specialty pharmacy services, announced it achieved accreditations from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for four pharmacy services: specialty pharmacy, with a distinction in rare diseases and orphan drugs, ambulatory infusion centers, home infusion therapy and infusion pharmacy.

ACHC offers a suite of solutions that align with the broad range of focused and general services provided by pharmacies. 

The company also announced a teleconference call to discuss results & business activities with analysts & investors

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth Corp., a provider of patient-centered, health care-at-home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies and related services, will release its second quarter 2025 financial results before the opening of the financial markets on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Management will host a teleconference at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and business activities with analysts and investors.