CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—U.S. Attorney Dena King announced the United States and the State of North Carolina have filed a complaint against durable medical equipment (DME) supplier Benson Ejindu, alleging that Ejindu knowingly submitted or caused to be submitted false claims to North Carolina Medicaid for more expensive medical supplies than were provided to the Medicaid recipients.
SAN JOSE, California—VSee Health Inc., a digital health services and telehealth provider, announced it has been awarded a significant contract with a Florida health system. The company said this contract could grow significantly if its deployment broadens. The partnership intends to improve the company’s health care delivery systems by providing customized telehealth solutions that integrate with existing hospital infrastructure.
SAYRE, Pennsylvania—Guthrie, a not-for-profit health services provider, and DASCO Home Medical Equipment (HME), a medical supply store, announced a partnership that aims to serve patients who need durable medical equipment (DME). DASCO will soon begin managing the day-to-day operations of all Guthrie Med Supply Depot locations.
TEMPE, Arizona—SYNERGY HomeCare, a homecare franchise, announced two new locations: SYNERGY HomeCare of East Louisville, Kentucky, and SYNERGY HomeCare of Highlands County in Sebring, Florida. The franchises aim to assist residents with nonmedical homecare services, including companion, personal and respite care.
HOPKINSVILLE, Kentucky & OLDSMAR, Florida—EZ-ACCESS, an accessibility solutions provider, and MI Metals Inc., an aluminum extrusion manufacturer, commented on the recent U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) ruling that allows for aluminum extrusions from 14 countries—including China and India—to enter the U.S. market without necessary duties.
BALTIMORE—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its calendar year (CY) 2026 advance notice for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and the Medicare Part D prescription drug programs, which would update payment policies for these programs.
BURKBURNETT, Texas—HomeWell Care Services, a national provider of non-medical homecare, was named a 2025 top franchise by Franchise Business Review (FBR) for the fourth consecutive year. HomeWell was among more than 350 franchise brands and more than 34,000 franchise owners participating in FBR’s 2025 research.
PHILADELPHIA—BAYADA Home Health Care, an international nonprofit home health care provider, earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2025 corporate equality index (CEI), which intends to signify a company’s leadership in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM, a member service organization for post-acute health care, announced a newly redesigned website that aims to offer a streamlined, user-friendly experience. The new website intends to make the resources and information about the VGM Heartland Conference easily accessible. Additionally, the website incorporates the company’s new logo and colors, which launched in November.
MIAMI—AltroCare Inc., a Miami-based and woman-owned diversity supplier of health products for women, announced a distribution expansion with a range of products for home medical equipment (HME) stores and independent pharmacies. AltroCare has been selling postpartum and antepartum products, such as fetal monitor suppliers, to OB/GYN offices and hospitals since 2018. The company added a line of postpartum and post-surgery products to its portfolio in 2020.
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia & WASHINGTON—The National Alliance for Care at Home (The Alliance) issued the following statement in response to President Biden signing S 141, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act (Dole Act), into law.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is making additional resources and flexibilities available in response to the w
The HomeCare (HC) team reached out to Jennifer Bauernfeind, the owner of a Minnesota-based in-home senior care company, to ask her insights into and suggestions for the homecare industry after working in the corporate retail field. Comfort Keepers, Bauernfeind's senior homecare franchise, has locations throughout Osseo, Maple Grove, Minnetonka and Minneapolis, Minnesota, metro area.
BALTIMORE—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the list of the 50 hospice companies selected for participation in the 2025 Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP). The SFP program, which will be led by the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, aims to improve hospice quality through increased health and safety oversights.
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois—Medical Service Company (MSC), a Cleveland, Ohio-based medical equipment provider, has acquired Carle Medical Supply, a medical equipment and services provider and division of Carle Health.
Founded in 1950, MSC is a family-owned and -operated company that aims to support discharge planning services for partnering hospitals and patients.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Mölnlycke Health Care, a medical technology company specializing in wound care solutions, announced an $8 million (USD) investment in Siren, a health care technology company. Siren aims to help reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) by early detection of potential injuries through temperature-sensing textile technology.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado—Homewatch CareGivers, an in-home care services provider, announced the launch of its certified dementia care specialist training program, which aims to emphasize the importance of cultural sensitivity, inclusivity and a person-centered approach to dementia care. Additionally, the program intends to provide caregivers with the essential tools and knowledge for individualized care.
WASHINGTON—On Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, President Joe Biden signed into law HR 670, also known as the Think Differently Database Act, which requires the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a website to provide information on resources available to individuals with a disability and their caregivers and families.
WAYNE, Pennsylvania—Renovus Capital Partners (Renovus) announced a strategic partnership with Superior Health Holdings, Inc. (Superior), a provider of home health and hospice services throughout Louisiana.
