Ryan Shilling will take over the role for the United States market

MIAMI—Lavior, a leader in advanced healing solutions, announced the appointment of Ryan Shilling as vice president of sales in the United States Market. In his new role, Shilling will focus on scaling Lavior's U.S. operations, expanding market access and aligning sales strategy with evolving provider and payer needs in an increasingly outcomes-based environment.

Heather Dixon is expected to join the company in these roles in mid-September

FRISCO, Texas—Addus HomeCare Corporation, a provider of homecare services, announced that Heather Dixon has been appointed president and chief operating officer (COO) of Addus and is expected to join the company in that role in mid-September. W. Bradley Bickham, the company’s current president and COO, has been appointed advisor to the chief executive officer (CEO) upon Dixon joining and has agreed to serve in that role until his previously announced retirement in March 2026.

The complaints are against two purported durable medical equipment (DME) companies accused of fraudulently billing Medicare more than $33 million combined

MIAMI—The United States has filed civil forfeiture complaints in the Southern District of Florida against two purported durable medical equipment (DME) companies accused of fraudulently billing Medicare more than $33 million combined.

According to allegations in the complaints, Vida Med Center LLC and Med-Union Medical Center, Inc., both enrolled Medicare providers, submitted false and fraudulent claims for DME that were medically unnecessary and not provided as represented.

The Massachusetts-based company will fully transition to the Team Select name in October

BOSTON—Team Select Home Care, a national provider of in-home private duty nursing services, announced the next chapter in its acquisition of Marathon Nursing, which was finalized in April 2025. Beginning this month, the Massachusetts-based provider will now operate publicly as Team Select Home Care, formerly Marathon Nursing.

The toolkit will provide tools for educating end users & families of those in the HME industry how to submit their opposing comments

ARLINGTON, Virginia—American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced that it has launched a new End User CBP Activation Toolkit to help the HME industry submit its comments in opposition to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services's (CMS) proposed rule to revive the competitive bidding program (CBP).

Krishna Gidwani pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud

BOSTON—A Canton, Massachusetts, man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in connection with a scheme to defraud Medicare of more than $4 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary, not wanted by the Medicare beneficiaries and tainted by kickbacks.

The company has opened new locations in Temecula, CA, Chatsworth, CA, & Williamsburg, VA

TEMPE, Arizona—SYNERGY HomeCare announced its three newest locations: SYNERGY HomeCare in Temecula, California, SYNERGY HomeCare in Chatsworth, California and SYNERGY HomeCare in Williamsburg, Virginia. The companies will assist residents with non-medical homecare services, such as companion care, personal care and respite care.  

Tango will facilitate skilled home nursing care to Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan members

PHOENIX—Tango, a provider of post-acute care benefit enablement services, announced a partnership with AmeriHealth Caritas, a provider of Medicaid managed care. With this partnership, tango is now facilitating the delivery of skilled home health care to Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) members in the state of Pennsylvania.

Key features of the new program include a podcast & downloadable resources

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—Numotion Medical Supply announced the launch of its new ALLY Program, an initiative designed to support individuals who use catheters in managing their bladder health. Whether navigating a new diagnosis or living with a condition for years, ALLY offers resources, education and connection all in one place.

Barb Jacobsmeyer, president, CEO & member of the board of directors announced she intends to step down in July 2026

DALLAS—Enhabit, Inc., a home health and hospice provider, announced that Barb Jacobsmeyer, president and CEO, and a member of the board of directors, intends to step down from these roles in July 2026, or upon the appointment of a successor. The company said it has initiated a leadership succession plan with Jacobsmeyer’s full support to ensure a smooth transition.

The law removes barriers to care patients may face when obtaining medical supplies

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—The state of Maine recently passed the bill titled LD 145, which exempts durable medical sales tax. Aeroflow Health in North Carolina announced it is celebrating the passing of LD 145 to exempt durable medical equipment from sales tax in Maine, including breast pumps. 

The certification is awarded to in-home senior care service providers that meet the CHAP criteria

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan—Senior Helpers, a provider of in-home senior care services, announced it is the first private duty in-home care provider in the United States to be Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP).

The company held a conference call on Aug. 5 to discuss its earnings report for the second quarter as well as a partnership with a major health care system

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth Corp. has entered into a new agreement to become the exclusive provider of home medical equipment (HME) and supplies for a national system of hospitals and medical offices. The company made the announcement in a call reporting its second quarter earnings, which showed revenue and income down slightly, although the company called its performance “solid.”

The survey showed 11% received formal training on activities of daily living & 20% received training on medical & nursing tasks

WASHINGTON—Only 11% of family caregivers have received medical training to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), yet more caregivers than ever are helping with these tasks, according to the Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 survey.