The Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2025 aims to boost accessibility & update outdated standards

WASHINGTON—A newly introduced bill seeks to modernize Medicaid's approach to private duty nursing in order to improve the quality and accessibility of skilled nursing care. The Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2025 (S 1920) was introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH). 

The new location is located in the former Gillette News Record building in Gillette, Wyoming

Gillette, WYOMING—Campbell County Health has announced the grand opening and relocation of Home Medical Resources (HMR) to its new, expanded location at 1201 W 2nd Street, (formerly the Gillette News Record building). 

The product allows for accurate at-home sleep testing for those with sleeping disorders

AUSTIN, Texas—Happy Health announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the Happy Ring as a class II medical device to facilitate the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia and other sleep related conditions in the home. This new clearance builds on the Happy Ring's earlier FDA clearance for comprehensive, continuous brain and body biometrics.

The company is expanding its product line with De Oro's NexStride mobility aid

PORT WASHINGTON, New York—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, a provider of durable medical equipment (DME) and respiratory products, announced that it has acquired the product line of De Oro Devices, the California-based company behind NexStride, a mobility aid designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease and other mobility-limiting conditions.

CHAP is a recognized non-profit accrediting organization authorized by CMS

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—Netsmart, a provider of health care solutions and software for post-acute care communities, announced that its myUnity electronic health record (EHR) platform has received the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) Verification for Home Health. CHAP is a recognized non-profit accrediting organization authorized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 

The company's goal is to increase visibility & efficiency in health care referrals

NEW YORK—Tennr, a health tech startup company, announced a $101 million Series C led by IVP, with participation from new and existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, GV, ICONIQ, Foundation Capital and Frank Slootman. The company has helped process millions of patients across hundreds of providers and has more than tripled its revenue since its Series B two quarters ago.

Freedom Designs & Matrx will now be part of one division dedicated to wheelchair & seating solutions

ELYRIA, Ohio & EDISON, New Jersey—Invacare America, a manufacturing and distributing company that specializes in home and long-term care medical products, announced the partnering of its divisions—Freedom Designs and Matrx, by Motion Concepts. The partnership between the divisions will deliver manual wheelchair and seating solutions for Invacare America’s customers.

The company recently received recognition for its flagship item, Jennie the robotic puppy

LOS ANGELES—Tombot, a robotics company, announced the close—and oversubscription—of its $6.1 million Series A funding round.

Tombot’s flagship product, Jennie the robotic puppy, was designed specifically to treat the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and other health issues.

The homecare franchise has opened its latest location in Lakewood, California

TEMPE, Arizona— SYNERGY HomeCare, a homecare franchise, has announced its newest location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, SYNERGY HomeCare in Lakewood, California.  

The company is owned and operated by Robert Regan, a Navy combat veteran who spent most of his post-military career working for the United States federal government and is now using his passion for service to launch his own caregiving business.  

The research paper uncovered a number of insights about long-term care awareness & preparedness

WASHINGTON—Findings from the Employee Long-Term Care survey, published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), found gaps in employee awareness of personal long-term care (LTC) needs, employer-sponsored caregiving programs and knowledge of how to access long-term services and supports in the community.

Minticha Apila Home Health will provide health services to older adults in the Chickasaw Nation

ADA, Oklahoma—Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 2 for the Chickasaw Nation’s home health program, Minticha Apila Home Health, marking a step forward in the delivery of health care services to Chickasaw citizens and First Americans.