TORRINGTON, Connecticut—Therap Services, a provider of HIPAA-compliant electronic documentation solutions for organizations in the long-term services and supports (LTSS), home and community-based services (HCBS) and other human services industries, has been honored with the Best for Quick Adoption/Easy Adoption for Home Health Care Award in the 2026 Software Advice research and awards.
NEW YORK—A new report from the Roosevelt Institute examines how the cost of long-term home health care is negatively impacting the finances of the middle class and suggests the United States may lack an affordable and accessible long-term care system.
MONTVALE, New Jersey—Dynarex Corporation, a manufacturer of medical supplies and durable medical equipment, announced the expansion of its DynaCare personal care portfolio to support skin health, hygiene and comfort across a wide range of health care and assisted-care settings.
The new lineup includes lotions, cleansers, odor-control solutions and bathing products.
MALSCH, Germany—Sunrise Medical announced the availability of Dynamic Controls LiNX controls on the QUICKIE Q300 M Mini, a mid wheel drive wheelchair. The Q300 M Mini is now available with either PG Drives R-Net or Dynamic Controls LiNX controls, enabling technology to be matched to individual rider needs.
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio—Applied Medical Technology, Inc. (AMT), a manufacturer of enteral, surgical and urological medical devices, announced the expansion of its MiniSPC Button, a low profile suprapubic catheter with new size configurations.
The MiniSPC Button is now available in 12F, 20F and 24F, expanding the overall portfolio to include 12F, 14F, 16F, 18F, 20F and 24F. The product line also features a wide range of stoma lengths from 0.8 cm to 10 cm.
NEW YORK—Tendercare, the free family caregiving platform, announced two new national trusted network partners: Vivo Fitness, the evidence-based virtual strength and fitness program for adults ages 55 and up, and Assisting Hands Home Care, a national non-medical in-home care network with 134 offices across the United States and Canada. With Vivo as the national anchor, tendercare is also formally launching health and fitness as its newest Trusted Network category.
POMPANO BEACH, Florida—A Florida nursing assistant was sentenced to nine years in prison and two years of supervised release for his role in an $11.4 million health care fraud and wire fraud conspiracy in which hundreds of Medicare beneficiaries were sent thousands of orthotic braces they did not need.
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey—A study funded by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a medical technology company, and published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine found that women managing nighttime urinary incontinence reported better sleep and greater overall comfort with BD PureWick's urine collection system.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to expand a pilot program that makes hospitals responsible for Medicare spending for post-acute recovery for hip and knee replacements.
CMS announced it is looking to expand the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model nationwide through the fiscal year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) proposed rule.
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth Corp., a provider of patient-centered, health care-at-home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies and related services, announced that it has closed a $1.1 billion senior secured credit facility, consisting of a $325 million term loan A (the "term loan"), a $325 million delayed draw term loan (the "delayed draw facility") and a $450 million revolving line of credit (revolver).
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee—LivTech, a provider of health care tech solutions specifically designed for long-term post-acute care, announced the acquisition of Alora Healthcare Systems, a developer of cloud-based, AI-enhanced home health care software.
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—WellSky, a global health and community care technology and services company, announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to embed advanced AI capabilities into WellSky CarePort solutions with a focus on improving the accuracy and reliability of provider directory data used in post-acute care discharge decisions.
WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recently sent a letter to UnitedHealthcare, raising concerns about the use of Synapse Health for durable medical equipment (DME) fulfillment for continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) therapy. The letter outlined member‑reported issues affecting patient access to care and clinical workflows.
TEMPLE TERRACE, Florida—Chapters Health System, a national organization that focuses on chronic illness and also a nonprofit hospice provider, announced its first National Conversation on Advanced Illness and End-of-Life Care hosted by the Chapters Health Foundation on April 21 in Tysons, Virginia.
MIRAMAR, Florida—In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day (April 16), VITAS Healthcare, a national provider of end-of-life care, said it is calling on Americans to take an important step: document their health care goals and wishes before a crisis occurs.
DALLAS—The 2026 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE), an annual conference for care-at-home providers and leaders hosted by Axxess, will discuss the role of AI and the growing complexities facing the care at home industry.
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is aiming to accelerate patient access to medical device technologies that reduce hospital readmission through the Reducing Readmissions through Device Innovation for the Home (READI-Home) Innovation Challenge.
PHILADELPHIA—BAYADA Home Health Care, a national independent nonprofit home health care provider, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 2026 Innovators. Notably, BAYADA is the only homecare organization recognized, distinguishing it among hospitals, tech giants and health systems.
CANTON, Massachusetts—CareConnect, a provider of mobile-first care workforce technology, announced the launch of CareConsortium (careconsortium.health)—a national eLearning consortium purpose-built for post-acute care. CareConsortium is available now across all 50 states, with multi-language support. Health care organizations can sign up at careconsortium.health.
TROY, Michigan—Graham Healthcare Group, an affiliate of Graham Holdings Company, has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award winner for the third consecutive year.
According to USA TODAY, the Top Workplaces Award recognizes organizations that have created people-first cultures and workplace environments that value employee listening and engagement.
