HomeCare News

NASHVILLE—United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis announced criminal charges against four defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare. The charges stem from schemes to bill Medicare for medically unnecessary genetic tests, durable medical equipment, and medications that were procured through kickbacks used to obtain doctors’ orders and patient information.

The following individuals have been charged in the Middle District of Tennessee:

WASHINGTON—In early July, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) launched a nationwide survey on the impact of the expired Medicare fee-for-service 75/25 blended rate for non-bid/non-rural areas on the HME community and Medicare patients’ access to medically necessary equipment.

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania—sovaSage, a privately held company specializing in AI-based software and services for the management of obstructive sleep apnea, announced the promotion of Jamie Caputo to vice president of sales. 

NEW YORK—HHAeXchange, a homecare management solution for providers, managed care organizations (MCOs), state Medicaid agencies and fiscal intermediaries, announced its acquisition of Generations Homecare Sys

LOS ANGELES—Americare CSS, a homecare service provider, has been awarded the Center of Excellence Award for the Northeast region by The Wound Pros for its performance in wound healing and achieving high patient satisfaction.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Atrium Health’s Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) team has become the first such department in the nation to receive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Mobile Transport Systems (CAMTS).

NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut & NEWPORT CENTER, Vermont—Corcoran Consulting Group LLC welcomed Jane Panneton, a 27-year health care industry veteran, as managing consultant. Panneton works closely with Corcoran’s homecare clients to improve their financial competency, create strategic exit plans and provide sell-side guidance in mergers and acquisitions.

IRVING, Texas—PioneerRx, a RedSail Technologies Company and pharmacy software provider, announced its latest integration with VOXO, a provider of business phone systems. This partnership aims to bring simplicity and efficiency to pharmacies by combining PioneerRx's innovative pharmacy software with VOXO's advanced interactive voice response (IVR).

ROSEVILLE, California—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, announced the opening of its first location in the Florida Panhandle.

NEWARK, New Jersey – A Georgia chiropractor who owned or operated multiple durable medical equipment (DME) companies and a cancer genetic testing (CGx) company admitted her role in a health care fraud and illegal kickback conspiracy, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced.

WASHINGTON—On June 28, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the proposed rule entitled, “Medicare Program: Mitigating the Impact of Significant, Anomalous, and Highly Suspect Billing Activity on Medicare Shared Savings Program Financial Calculations in Calendar Year 2023” (CMS-1799-P). 

MONROE, Lousiana—United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that criminal charges have been filed against a West Monroe man in connection with an alleged durable medical equipment (DME) scheme to defraud Medicare. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Department of Justice’s 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action.

A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority is expected to hold dramatic consequences for the nation’s health care system, calling into question government rules on anything from consumer protections for patients to drug safety to nursing home care.

TAMPA, Florida—United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced criminal charges against nine individuals in connection with alleged schemes to defraud programs entrusted for the care of the elderly and disabled, and to obtain controlled substances through fraud. The charges filed in the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) are part of the Department of Justice’s 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action.

HARTFORD, Connecticut—CareCentrix, a home-centered care company, announced the launch of DME Navigator. This next-generation durable medical equipment (DME) benefits management solution brings together industry capabilities. Through a new collaboration with a leading information and technology-enabled health services company, this integrated solution modernizes the delivery of DME by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs of care and improving health outcomes.

WASHINGTON—According to a new report on the unmet needs of seniors across the United States, four out of five seniors who needed a home-delivered or congregate meal in 2021 did not receive one; and over 3.6 million, or 18%, of low-income older adults were food insecure.

MONTVALE, New Jersey—Dynarex Corporation, a premier provider of durable medical equipment (DME) and disposable medical products, announced the opening of its expansive new warehouse in the Town of Wallkill (Middletown), New York.

MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina—Choice Health at Home (Choice), a home health, hospice and personal care provider specializing in the treatment of patients in their own home, announced a partnership with Resilient Healthcare (Resilient), a tech-enabled health care company dedicated to the delivery of care to patients’ homes and communities virtually and in-person. This partnership will provide Choice access to a suite of digital health technologies and hospital-at-home programs.

WASHINGTON—The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the United States has settled a civil fraud lawsuit against VNS Health, Visiting Nurse Service of New York Home Care and VNS Health Behavioral Health (collectively VNS) for $1 million.

HERNDON, Virginia—Ardo medical, Inc., an innovator in Swiss made breast pumps and breast care products, announced the global release of the Ardo Melia. Ardo Melia is a completely untethered wearable breast pump without tubes or wires, designed to transform the pumping experience for mothers everywhere. Breastpumps.com, a durable medical equipment (DME) provider based in Walpole, Massachusetts, will be the worldwide first distributor of the new breast pump.