HomeCare News

NORTHFIELD, Illinois—Medline Inc., a private manufacturer and distributor of medical supply products, announced it has submitted a draft registration statement on form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock. The company said the number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have yet to be determined.

BOSTON—Vitalic, a senior-focused behavioral health platform, announced the launch of a new geriatric behavioral health care platform. The company said this tool will focus on treating a vulnerable—and often overlooked—older population that needs mental health care to reinforce physical health and overall wellbeing.

DENVER—Care Synergy, a provider of community-based home health care, hospice and palliative care services, and RCC Medical Equipment Co., a health care equipment provider, have announced a partnership aimed at providing health care services throughout the Colorado Front Range region.

GOLETA, California—Inogen Inc., a medical technology company offering respiratory products for the homecare industry, announced it has received 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ‘SIMEOX 200’ airway clearance device. The company said this FDA clearance aims to expand its market and help meet the needs of patients with chronic respiratory diseases.

SUNRISE, Florida—Interim HealthCare Inc., a network of homecare, senior care, home health, hospice and medical staffing services, announced the recipients of its 2024 Therapist and Paraprofessional of the Year awards.

MAHOPAC, New York—Angels on Call Homecare, a licensed homecare services agency, announce its induction into the Mahopac Business Hall of Fame after being awarded the 2024 Best of Mahopac in Home Health Care Services for the fifth consecutive year. The company said the recognition highlights its commitment to delivering care to clients and their families, as well as its positive impact on local communities.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Nymbl Systems, a provider of cloud-based practice management software for orthotics and prosthetics (O&P), complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) and home medical equipment (HME) providers, announced an investment from growth equity investment firm Frontier Growth.

CINCINNATI, Ohio—Handyman Connection, a home improvement franchise for professional handyman services, announced a partnership with Jukebox Health, a national provider of clinically-led home modifications. Through the partnership, Jukebox will be able to assess safety risks and recommend Handyman Connection franchisees to provide modifications to homes.

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia & WASHINGTON—The National Alliance for Care at Home (The Alliance) and Transcend Strategy Group, a marketing agency for homecare companies, published the results of their Rural American Hospice Insights report, a new study that explored perceptions of hospice care amon

MINNEAPOLIS—Health Dimensions Group, a senior living management and consulting organization, announced it will introduce the 2025 top trends in aging services in an upcoming webinar. The webinar aims to offer industry leaders, providers and investors insights into the future of aging services.

CLEARWATER, Florida—Empath Health, a Florida-based hospice and health care organization, announced the launch of a paid parental leave policy, which the company said is a milestone that underscores its dedication to colleagues and the mission of full life care. Beginning on Wednesday, Jan.

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MISSOULA, Montana—A Whitefish, Montana, doctor was sentenced to six months in prison, six months of home confinement and one year of supervised released after admitting to defrauding Medicare and other federal government health programs through a telemedicine conspiracy, which resulted in more than $31 million in false billing. Additionally, the doctor has been fined $100,000 and ordered to pay more than $780,509 in restitution. 

CINCINNATI—Quipt Home Medical Corporation, a home medical equipment, in-home monitoring and disease management services provider, released its fourth quarter (Q4) and fiscal year (FY) 2024 financial results and operational highlights. These Q4 results took place over the course of three months, with the quarter ending on Sept. 30, 2024. 

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.