U.S. News & World Report announced it will publish rankings related to the quality of in-home health care

WASHINGTON—U.S. News & World Report, an American online media company that publishes health care rankings and consumer advice, announced the addition of Best Home Health to its annual series of ratings of health care providers. This new set of ratings will assess the quality of in-home health care.

The National Home Infusion Association held 130+ congressional meetings as part of its annual Advocacy in Action Day

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) held its annual Advocacy in Action Day on Nov. 6, during which association members and patients met with members of Congress and their staff to advocate for a fix to the Medicare home infusion coverage gap. Over the course of the event, NHIA members held more than 130 meetings in support of the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (HR 2172 and S 1058).

Homewatch CareGivers Brand President Todd Houghton addresses the rising population of aging veterans & why accessing their health care benefits is vital

According to data from the United States Census Bureau, there are approximately 19 million veterans aged 18 and older in the U.S., with about 13 million aged 50 and older, and this number is expected to continue growing as more veterans reach retirement age.

AlphaCoding, the new artificial intelligence solution from Netsmart, includes Benny, an AI coding assistant to help with clinical coding

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—Netsmart, a provider of health care IT for post-acute and human services providers, announced the launch of AlphaCoding, an augmented intelligence (AI) solution designed to help transform clinical coding by driving accuracy, efficiency and compliance. 

Dependable Home Healthcare announced it will be laying off more than 360 personal care assistants & support staff with its closure

ST. PAUL, Minnesota—Dependable Home Healthcare, a homecare company in St. Paul, Minnesota, announced it is closing its doors and will be laying off more than 360 employees. In a notice to the state’s Department of Employment and Economic Development, Dependable Home Healthcare said layoffs will include personal care assistants and support staff. 

Medical Guardian said it anticipates distributing 10,000 free devices to caregivers throughout the month of November

PHILADELPHIA—This November, in honor of National Caregivers Month, Medical Guardian, a digital health and safety solutions provider for aging adults, announced a nationwide initiative to offer free medical alert devices to caregivers and their families who sign up for a new membership. 

The Olli Health says the funding will support new clinical documentation capabilities

MADISON, Wiscosin—Olli Health announced a $10 million Series A round to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding and quality review managed service into a complete end-to-end solution. The funding will support new clinical documentation capabilities that begin at the start of care visit and connect final coding and quality review to optimize reimbursement and compliance.

AdvaMed said it supports a letter penned by senators to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating to keep diabetes management products out of competitive bidding

WASHINGTON—AdvaMed, a trade association representing medical technology companies, praised a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz urging the agency not to finalize a proposal the lawmakers warned could reduce and complicate patient access to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and durable insulin pumps.

Mölnlycke's new China-based location is expected to initiate wound care product production at the end of 2026 or early 2027

CHANGSHU, China, and GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Mölnlycke Health Care, a global provider in medical technology, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, announced the commencement of its new wound care manufacturing site in Changshu, China. The company said this investment marks a milestone in Mölnlycke’s growth and the beginning of localized manufacturing in one of the world’s "fastest-growing MedTech markets."

The NHIA Annual Conference is an education & networking event for the home & alternate site infusion industry

Alexandria, Virginia—Registration is now open for the National Home Infusion Association's (NHIA) 2026 Annual Conference. The event is set to be held April 18-22, 2026, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.

AdaptHealth also announced it had signed a new preferred provider agreement to be the exclusive HME provider for a major health care system

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth Corp., a provider of health care-at-home solutions including home medical equipment (HME), medical supplies and related services, announced its financial results for the third quarter which ended Sept. 30, 2025. Included in the report was the announcement the company had signed a new capitated agreement to be the exclusive HME provider for a payer serving approximately 170,000 members.

Highlights from the company's report included:

UpLyft announced the crowdfunding campaign which will be held via StartEngine

SAN DIEGO—UpLyft, the seated patient lift that allows people with mobility challenges to transfer safely and independently between bed and wheelchair, announced it recently closed $1.75M in fresh capital. To expand their operations even further, the company said it has now also launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via StartEngine.

“VGM Playbook: Disrupting the Traditional HME Strategy” is now available

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates has released a new playbook for members on strategic business planning. “VGM Playbook: Disrupting the Traditional HME Strategy” is designed to help home medical equipment (HME) providers rethink their approach to strategic business planning in the rapidly changing sector.

At the National Alliance for Care at Home's Annual Meeting and Exposition, Jonathan Fleece was named Advocate of the Year; Richard MacMillan received a Lifetime Achievement award

NEW ORLEANS—Jonathan Fleece, president and CEO of Empath Health, received recognition as Advocate of the Year from the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance).

The award was given during the Alliance’s opening keynote address at its first Annual Meeting and Exposition in New Orlean on Sunday, Nov. 2. 

Landers touched on many issues the industry is facing, but said hope should not be lost

NEW ORLEANS—In-home care providers are facing large hurdles, including the threat of significant federal payment cuts, but should remain upbeat, Steve Landers, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) said Sunday, Nov. 2 in opening remarks at the organization's first Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown spoke at the National Alliance for Care at Home Meeting & Expo to discuss her podcast, Squeezed, as well as topics vital to care at home

NEW ORLEANS—Actress and podcast host Yvette Nicole Brown sat down with Elyssa Katz, senior director of marketing for the National Alliance for Care at Home, and Carla Davis, hospice and homecare advocate and executive leader, at the 2025 National Alliance for Care at Home Annual Meeting and Expo in New Orleans to share her personal experience as a caregiver.

Gov. Steve Landry told attendees at the National Alliance for Care at Home 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition that they provide efficeient and compassionate care

NEW ORLEANS—Broad access to care in the home would help solve the nation’s health care problems, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told in-home care providers Sunday, Nov. 2 as he kicked off the annual meeting of the National Alliance for Care at Home.

“We should be encouraging in-home health, not discouraging (it) because I believe that people getting home health are actually getting a better product,” he said.