HomeCare News

LOS ANGELES—Raccoon Media Group, organizers of the Abilities Expo held annually in seven cities across the United States, announced new collaborations with various associations to create thought-leadership, education and networking among industry professionals in the disability sector.  

Working in partnership with multiple organizations and associations, the three-tier program will focus on delivering insights, expanding market access and driving business growth.  

EAGLE, Idaho—The Pennant Group, Inc., the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice, homecare and senior living companies, announces the acquisition of the home health agency, GrandCare Health Services. The newly acquired agency, to be known as GrandCare Home Health, provides services in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties in California, and broadens Pennant’s service area in the region.

HOUSTON, Texas—Twenty-two cases were announced in Texas as part of local efforts targeting health care fraud. The cases include alleged hospice fraud, kickbacks, Medicare and Medicaid fraud schemes involving medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME) and more.

Sunrise Medical announced it has acquired Made for Movement (MfM), a provider of neurorehabilitation therapeutic devices designed to restore and enable movement for individuals with complex mobility needs.

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Corecubed, a national marketing and advertising agency specializing in in-home care services, announced it has received 11 national Aster Awards for achievements in health care marketing.

DALLAS, Texas—Homecare HomebaseSM (HCHB), a software provider for home-based care, named Meghan Pedley, occupational therapist at Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice, as the July Gold Standard Award Winner.

NEW YORK—Angels on Call Homecare, a health care provider established in the health care landscape, has been honored with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for its approach to dementia and Parkinson's care. 

Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the July 4th holiday, but these can create unique challenges for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. With Independence Day approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is advising families to follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly 4th of July.

WASHINGTON—The Department of Justice announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in criminal charges against 324 defendants, including 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other licensed medical professionals, in 50 federal districts and 12 state attorneys general’s offices across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes involving over $14.6 billion in intended loss.

FREDERICK, Maryland—Adam DME, a provider of durable medical equipment (DME), announced the release of its new line of nebulizers designed for faster, more efficient treatment. These nebulizers are now available across Maryland and nearby regions, offering respiratory care for individuals with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory conditions.

ATLANTA—Trella Health, a provider of post-acute analytics and insights, announced the release of its latest Medicare Advantage (MA) data aimed to help home health and skilled nursing organizations navigate the MA market.

With Medicare Advantage enrollment surpassing traditional Medicare—now accounting for 55.4% of all Medicare beneficiaries—the demand for timely, targeted and granular MA insights is reshaping provider growth strategies in an MA-first landscape.

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) released a proposed rule on home health and durable medical equipment (DME) that includes new provisions for the next implementation of the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP), the American Association for Homecare (AAHomeCare) shared in an email with its members. 

Editor's note: This story was updated July 1, 2025 with additional industry reactions. 

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule on Monday, June 30, that would permanently reduce home health payment rates by 4.059% in 2026 and add a temporary 5% clawback as well.

NEW YORK—Judge Frederic Block of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York signed a new amended preliminary injunction in Engesser et al v. McDonald, a class action lawsuit filed in late March by New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP.

NEW YORK—PHI, a provider of jobs for the caregivers in the direct care workforce, released findings from an independent evaluation of the Carina matching service registry in Washington State. The report presents the first evidence that matching service registries can effectively connect homecare workers with consumers, while enhancing job quality and supporting independent living.

DALLAS, Texas—Axxess, a global technology platform for health care at home, has partnered with Zing Performance, a provider of cognitive and neurological wellness programs, to provide seniors with clinically proven brain health solutions.

AUSTIN, Texas—EqualizeRCM, a company that helps health care providers maximize performance through revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, announced it has invested in MedNet LLC, a provider of RCM services for durable medical equipment (DME) and physician specialty practices.

WASHINGTON—Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen. Susan Collins submitted a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz expressing concern for the future of the Medicare home health benefit, including continued payment cuts leading to further agency closures in their communities.

NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut—Corcoran Consulting Group, a provider of financial, operational and growth resources for caregiving providers, announced Mark Appellof will take over the role of business development manager.

Louisville, Kentucky—LogicMark, Inc., a provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS), health communication devices and technology for the growing safety and care economy, announced the appointment of Jeffrey Durkin, as senior vice president of sales effective June 23, 2025.