HomeCare News

SARASOTA, Florida—LiViliti Health Products Corp., a provider of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) care solutions, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Paptizer 360. Classified as a Class II Respiratory Accessory Microbial Reduction Device, the Paptizer 360 provides a supplemental, at-home bacterial reduction process on compatible CPAP equipment.

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island—A new study from health policy researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health suggests that federal regulators may rely mostly on relatively small financial penalties that may do little to deter insurance plan violations.

CHICAGO—WellBe Senior Medical has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of four new members. The company said these additions arrive as WellBe continues to scale its personalized, in-home medical care across the country.

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—WellSky, a health and community care technology company, announced the launch of WellSky Ambient Documentation for Personal Care, what the company calls the first AI-powered ambient documentation solution purpose-built for personal care agencies.

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—Executive Home Care, a provider of in-home care services and part of the Evive Brands family, announced it has exceeded 100 territories sold across the United States.

The company said this milestone reflects strong demand for comprehensive in-home care services as more individuals and families seek flexible, personalized support that enables clients to remain safely and comfortably in their homes.

RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey—SportsMed Physical Therapy CEO, Peter Ponzini, has been named an honoree on the NJBIZ Health Care Power List 2026. 

WOODBRIDGE, New Jersey—Global investment firm Carlyle announced it has acquired a majority stake in Knack RCM (Knack) and EqualizeRCM (Equalize), two United States healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) providers. 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida—J3RCM, a provider of business operation services to medical practices, and Loop, a provider of durable medical equipment (DME) logistics, announced a partnership and an investment from Champion.

By integrating Loop’s operational speed into J3RCM’s revenue cycle management (RCM) ecosystem, the companies said they're aiming to mend the fragmentation between clinical care, equipment logistics and financial recovery.

NEW ORLEANS—Advanced RevCycle (ARC), an independent provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) services focused exclusively on home health, hospice and palliative care providers, announced the acquisition of Select RCM Services and Select Health AI.

OMAHA, Nebraska—Home Instead, an Honor company and a provider of in-home care for older adults, and Hilarity for Charity (HFC), the nonprofit founded by actor Seth Rogen and his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, announced an expanded national partnership to support families navigating Alzheimer’s disease.

FREDERICK, Maryland—CareopsHQ officially launched its White Glove Senior Care Program, which the company said is designed to provide Maryland families an affordable alternative to traditional homecare agencies and to also give hospital discharge planners, social workers and geriatric care teams a "first-of-its-kind" referral option.

FRISCO, Texas—Soleo Health, a national provider of complex specialty pharmacy services, announced the launch of SoleoRare, its rare disease specialty pharmacy. The new brand brings together experienced rare disease patient care, patient access and commercial teams under a differentiated care model that is clinician‑led, patient‑centered and built for the unique demands of rare, ultra-rare and orphan disease patients and their caregivers.

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Health, a healthcare company that leverages technology to support the delivery of medical products and services, said it applauds Georgia Medicaid’s adoption of new coverage to include telehealth lactation services. Effective April 1, 2026, the policy expands on prior coverage that required in-person visits, enabling mothers in Georgia to access prenatal and postpartum care resources from the comfort of their homes.

WASHINGTON—A Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit found that payments made to suppliers for positive airway pressure (PAP) devices largely complied with Medicare billing requirements. 

NEW YORK—Home and community-based health nonprofit VNS Health has earned Home Health Heart Failure certification from the American Heart Association. The certification provides an evidence-based framework for evaluating home health agencies against the American Heart Association’s rigorous science-based standards for heart failure patients, including program management, patient and caregiver education and support, care coordination, clinical management and quality improvement.

Northfield, Illinois—Medline announced it has signed a new prime vendor agreement with REHAB Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB), an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility based in Honolulu that provides specialized rehabilitation care to patients across the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific Islands regions.

WOODCLIFF LAKE, New Jersey—MediDepot, a United States-based medical equipment supplier, launched its Military Discount Program, designed to provide eligible service members, veterans and their families with structured access to discounted medical equipment and supplies.

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama—HomeCare Media has been named a national finalist for Digital Magazine of the Year in the 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition. 

HomeCare also received a bronze award in the Southeast region for its 2026 HomeCare Heroes special feature. 

WASHINGTON—Two new bills introduced in the U.S. House promise to strengthen both access to homecare and the caregiving workforce. 

The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act and the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act are two separate piees of legislation, both introduced April 29 by Rep. Debbie Dingell, a longtime homecare supporter. The HCBS Access Act is co-led by Rep. Jan Schakowsky; the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act is co-led by Rep. Doris Matsui.

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—Executive Home Care, a provider of in-home care services and member of Evive Brands, hosted its 2026 National Conference March 30–April 1 at Talking Stick Resort Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. Themed "Caring Without Limits: Driven by Excellence," the annual event brought together franchise owners from across the country for education, collaboration and recognition of outstanding achievements across the system.