LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—Signature HealthCARE, a Kentucky-based nursing home company, announced that Tim Lehner has been appointed chief operating officer (COO), which will go into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The company said Lehner's career experience reflects a commitment to operational excellence and implementing transformative programs across the health care continuum.
MIDDLEBURY, Connecticut—O2 Concepts, a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) solutions company, announced the appointment of Paul Miller as executive vice president (VP) of sales. With more than 20 years of experiences in sales and leadership in the home medical equipment (HME) industry, Miller aims to elevate O2 Concepts' sales strategies, industry engagement and customer relationships.
ATLANTA—Trella Health, a provider of market intelligence and integrated customer relationship management solutions, released a special edition report, which revealed declining access to home health agencies among Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries.
The report investigated trends that shape home health accessibility, as well as how the expanding Medicare-eligible population often strains access to home health services.
GERMANTOWN, Maryland—The HealthWell Foundation, an independent non-profit organization that provides financial assistance for underinsured Americans, announced it has opened a new fund that aims to assist with out-of-pocket costs for cancer homecare services and durable medical equipment (DME).
NAMUR, Belgium—Sunrise, a sleep disorder diagnostics technology company, announced it has appointed a new chief growth officer, acquired California-based sleep clinic Dreem Health and has made plans to bring sleep care to the United States through telehealth services and online-based solutions.
CAMDEN, New Jersey—Always Best Care Senior Services, a provider of non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services, opened its newest franchise in Camden, New Jersey. The new location will be owned and operated by Munirah Ahmad and Steven Thomas and aims to serve seniors in Gloucester City, Camden and surrounding areas.
NEW YORK—Integra Partners, a durable medical equipment, prosthetic and orthotic supplies (DMEPOS) services company, announced the expansion of their relationship with DMEscripts, an e-prescribe platform focused on durable medical equipment (DME) ordering, through its Integra Partners Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) adjustment updates for calendar year (CY) 2025 durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedules, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) released in a recent newsletter to members.
DENVER—InnovAge, a provider of census-based Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), announced it is celebrating 35 years of helping seniors age independently in their homes and communities.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida—Florida First Senior Home Care announced it has changed its company name to “CareGivers of America.” The name change intends to reflect the company’s relationship with the South Florida homecare company that has served more than 650 clients throughout the region.
CALABASAS, California—Nationwide Medical, a national provider of home medical equipment (HME) and clinical services, announced a partnership with Heritage Group, a health care-focused private equity firm.
WASHINGTON—A group of U.S. senators have written a letter expressing concern about “deep financial ties” the potential head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Centers (CMS), Mehmet Oz, has with Medicare Advantage. The letter was written by multiple democratic senators, including Sen.
MINNEAPOLIS—Ōmcare, a Minnesota-based digital health technology company, announced it will debut its new home health platform, Ōmcare Home Health Hub, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Expo. The company said the platform will feature a physical-digital approach to remote health care aiming to change care models for the aging population.
TORRANCE, California—Caring Transitions, a provider of senior relocation, downsizing and estate sale services, announced the expansion of its Caring Transitions South Bay/Palos Verdes (PV) franchise.
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare), a nonprofit organization advocating for home medical equipment (HME) services and supplies policies, announced a new HME benefit for provider members, the company wrote in a recent newsletter to members. The benefit, AAHomecare payer transparency portal, is set to launch in January.
NEW YORK—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced the launch of a new virtual helpline assistant that aims to assist families who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses.
DALLAS—Axxess, a global technology platform for health care at home, has partnered with Zingage, a caregiver engagement platform, to offer its clients with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered administrative and operational tools that can help reduce turnover, improve compliance and deliver better care.
MINNEAPOLIS—Health Dimensions Group (HDG), a management and consulting organization that specializes in senior living, post-acute and long-term care, announced it has been appointed to manage Gurnee Place Memory Care, an assisted living facility providing respite, memory and Alzheimer’s care in Gurnee, Illinois.
OLD LYME, Connecticut—Purple Flag for Dementia Care, an accreditation program aiming to improve the quality of dementia care services, announced its excellence in dementia care program is set to expand into three additional care areas: traditional assisted living, homecare and hospice care.
JACKSONVILLE, Florida—Forcura, a health care workflow management company, announced a new partnership with Axxess, a global technology platform for health care at home, that aims to expand its connectivity to Axxess’ palliative care platform.
