WASHINGTON—The proposed rule for 2026 home health payments that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released earlier this month includes a wide range of changes that will impact home medical providers, including updates to competitive bidding, accreditation requirements and prior authorization policies.
LOVELAND, Colorado—Thomas Mangas, owner of Centerfire Holdings LLC, the parent company of HomeWell Care Services in Loveland, Colorado, has been recognized as a “Franchise Rockstar” by Franchise Business Review (FBR). Mangas was selected from hundreds of nominations across North America for his leadership, innovation and impact across his eight territories in Northern Colorado.
TOLEDO, Ohio—Transcend Strategy Group released its new Insights Playbook, "Online Reputation Management for Hospice and Home Care."
“Our research shows that 65% of online adults aged 18+ leverage internet research when getting information for medical conditions,” said Jordan Dockery, manager of digital strategy and media for Transcend. “We expect that percentage to increase as newer generations step into caregiver roles.”
AUGUSTA, Georgia—Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care services, a franchisor with more than 200 franchise partners and 400 territories nationwide, announced it is expanding with a new location in Augusta, Georgia. The new location, opened by Evans, Georgia residents Jeanine Canales and Juan Canales, will span across 33 counties in the state.
NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut—Corcoran Consulting Group announced that Kristen Wheeler will take over the role of managing consultant.
Wheeler brings more than 20 years of experience in non-medical private pay homecare to her role at Corcoran Consulting Group. A former agency owner and association leader, she has spent her career helping homecare organizations launch, grow and stay compliant in a complex regulatory landscape.
CINCINNATI—SURV Franchising, LLC, a provider of community-based home services franchise which Cornerstone Franchise Brands recently purchased a majority stake in, announced the appointment of its new president, David Dunsmuir.
PENNSYLVANIA—As United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) celebrates its 60th anniversary, the organization announced the promotion of six individuals who the company said have exemplified outstanding leadership and commitment.
WASHINGTON—Congressman Vern Buchanan, chair of the Health Subcommittee on Ways and Means, announced he introduced the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced resources and flexibilities to support individuals and health care providers affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding in Texas.
AUSTIN, Texas—CareAtlas, a patient relationship management company, has partnered with Hendrick Health to provide remote patient monitoring (RPM), chronic care management and assist in the coordination of transitional care management services for discharged patients.
COLUMBIA, South Carolina—BAYADA Home Health Care, an independent, nonprofit home health care provider, has granted ECPI University $355,000 to help combat the nursing shortage in South Carolina.
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) and WeInfuse announced the addition of WeInfuse to NHIA's Future of Infusion Advisory Council (FIAC). The FIAC is an advisory group comprised of manufacturing and service companies that are invested in the home and alternate site infusion industry.
LEHI, Utah—Enzo Health, the artificial intelligence-powered automation platform, announced the formation of its new advisory board. This group unites experts in home health operations, clinical excellence, health care regulation and digital health innovation.
LOS ANGELES—New research conducted by the University of California-Los Angeles on homecare cooperatives—agencies co-owned and managed by homecare workers—has identified key factors that appear to significantly improve the quality of care for patients.
TORONTO—CBI Home Health, one of Canada’s largest homecare and specialized community services providers, has renewed its agreement with AlayaCare, a cloud-based home and community care platform, for another three years. This renewal marks a new chapter in a long-standing partnership.
WASHINGTON—On the heels of revealing a huge federal fraud takedown operation, the current administration has made another move, indicating it is taking a hard line on health care fraud.
OMAHA, Nebraska—Caretech, a family-owned homecare provider with over 26 years of experience, announced the acquisition of Quality Home Health Care, a Wyoming-based homecare agency that has served its community since 2001.
DAVIE, Florida—Jewish Family Home Care, a not-for-profit agency, announced it has partnered with MedBetterHealth, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) GUIDE Model participant, to expand access to home-based dementia care for patients and caregivers across South Florida.
BOSTON—CareAcademy, a provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, announced the general availability of Shared Training History, the first capability launched as part of its broader CareSync by CareAcademy product vision.
CINCINNATI—Quipt Home Medical Corp. announced it has acquired a full-service durable medical equipment (DME) provider that is wholly owned by Ballad Health. Ballad Health is an integrated health system comprised of 20 hospitals, post-acute care and behavioral health services, and a large multi-specialty group physician practice. Ballad Health serves 29 counties of the Appalachian Highlands in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky.
