HomeCare News

DALLAS—Axxess, a global technology platform for health care at home, has partnered with Home Care Answers (HCA), a coding and OASIS audit provider, to offer Axxess clients audit services that enhance the ac

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT), mobility and accessibility solutions in North America, announced that the company has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule that would update Mediare payment for hospices 2.4%—a figure industry advocates say is inadequate. 

PORTLAND, Oregan—Tabor.AI announced its rebrand to Livmor Inc., introducing a new corporate identity, executive team and product roadmap to further the organization's purpose: helping seniors worry less and live more. The company focuses on simplifying the Medicare ecosystem to improve how seniors access health care coverage. 

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—The 2025 National Home Infusion Association Annual Conference (NHIA 2025) concluded earlier this month. The conference brings together 1,600 home and alternate site infusion professionals for four days of networking, education and exhibits. This year's event saw significant growth in individuals investing to attend the event and the expo featured 150 companies displaying the latest products and services supporting the industry.

DALLAS—Homecare HomebaseSM (HCHB), a software provider for home-based care, is showcasing how Optimal Home Care & Hospice has leveraged HCHB's platform to elevate patient care. By optimizing workflows, improving care coordination and providing access to real-time data, Optimal has been able to provide a higher standard of care while giving clinicians the ability to spend more time focusing on their patients.

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WASHINGTON—As Dr. Mehmet Oz completes his first week as the 17th Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), he shared his agenda and vision for the agency in a press release. A cardiothoracic surgeon and former host "The Dr. Oz Show," he now leads the largest agency under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with a $1.7 trillion budget, tasked with delivering health outcomes for more than 160 million people.

Alanys Ortiz reads Josephine Senek’s cues before she speaks. Josephine, who lives with a rare and debilitating genetic condition, fidgets her fingers when she’s tired and bites the air when something hurts.

OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced it is a winner in this year’s Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This award marks the 12th Stevie Award BOC has earned since 2013.

WASHINGTON—Following the House's passage of its budget resolution, as Congress forges ahead on crafting a budget reconciliation bill, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit providers of aging services, urged policymakers to protect the critical programs and policies relied on by older adults and families.

Sloan's comments are below:

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Sally Njume-Tatsing, 47, formerly of Pickerington, was sentenced in federal court to 42 months in prison for committing Medicaid fraud. Njume-Tatsing was found guilty in September 2024 on all 13 counts as charged following a jury trial.

According to court documents and trial testimony, in 2017, Njume-Tatsing owned and operated three home health care businesses named Labelle Home Health. The agencies were located in Reynoldsburg, Mt. Vernon and Parma.

SAN MATEO, California—Cala, a bioelectronic medicine provider, announced at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) meeting in San Diego, California, the results from multiple clinical studies further expanding the robust body of evidence for Cala Transcutaneous Afferent Patterned Stimulation (TAPS) Therapy.

COLUMBIA, Maryland—Maxim Healthcare Services (Maxim), a provider of conti

JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania—Right at Home, an in-home care franchise with more than 700 locations across the U.S. and five other countries, is targeting Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for its next phase of strategic expansion. The brand plans to open two new units in Johnstown to meet the growing demand for quality in-home care services in the area.

ST. LOUIS—A medical doctor from the Kansas City, Kansas area admitted to accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in kickbacks to order medically unnecessary health care for thousands of patients.

MADISON, Wisconsin—Redox, a provider of health care data interoperability solutions, announced it has joined CommonWell Health Alliance, a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) enabling the federated exchange of patient information across the United States.

WASHINGTON—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) has joined a group of organizations urging an exemption from tariffs for medical and dental supplies, equipment and devices, citing concerns about increased costs resulting in supply chain disruptions.

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida—CoachUp Care, a MissionCare Collective company, announced the official launch of Move, a wellness and engagement feature that enables care providers to proactively listen to their workforce through daily activity, while simultaneously driving employee connection, wellness and retention.

ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) strongly encouraged respiratory suppliers to comment on a proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) on noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). Comments are due Thursday, Apr. 10 (11:59 p.m. ET).