MELBOURNE, Florida—Kalogon, a manufacturer of smart seating solutions, announced the launch of Verro, a new Medicare-coded custom wheelchair cushion line designed for people with significant postural support needs.
PALO ALTO, California—Sensi.AI, a provider of an AI-powered operating system for senior care, announced a preferred partnership with SYNERGY HomeCare. The partnership brings Sensi's AI OS (operating system) platform to SYNERGY's network of more than 250 franchisees across 625 locations, connecting care, operations and growth into a single intelligent workflow.
DALTON, Georgia—Family Hospice announced the completion of its acquisition of North Georgia Community Hospice, LLC, expanding access to hospice and palliative care services throughout Northwest Georgia.
WASHINGTON—The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) deferred more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota demanding the states submit additional documentation for some "high-risk" claims.
PEEKSKILL, New York—Angels on Call Homecare announced that Eric J. Dalton, vice president and health services administrator, has received two distinguished leadership honors: the 2026 914INC. Wunderkind Award and the Hudson Valley's Top Forty Under 40 Mover & Shaker Award.
DUBLIN, Ohio—Cardinal Health has entered into two definitive agreements that the company said accelerate its at-home solutions' growth strategy.
Cardinal Health will acquire the diabetes health business of AdaptHealth Corp., and, in its entirety, Strive Medical, a multi-specialty supply provider with a focus on urology. Combined, the transactions total approximately $360 million in cash, subject to working capital adjustments.
WASHINGTON—The Choices for Increased Mobility Act (HR 1703), passed the United States House of Representatives by voice vote, advancing the legislation to the Senate.
CHICAGO—A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) found that nonprofit joint ventures have become an increasingly important strategy for private equity-backed healthcare companies seeking to expand across hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, hospice, home health, behavioral health and other sectors.
WASHINGTON—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) has created competitive bidding calculators to help people better navigate the next round of Medicare competitive bidding.
EAST AMHERST, New York—The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) announced Wayne Grau, the organization's executive director, has shared his intention to retire and will conclude his service with the organization at the end of the year.
BOSTON—MyVisits, a provider of cloud-based operations management tools built by providers, announced a compliance-driven expansion of its operations platform. Engineered to address federal guidelines, the system delivers an electronic visit verification software framework that the company said stops billing leaks, eliminates manual paperwork and minimizes audit risks for growing healthcare providers.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota—UnitedHealth Group reported second quarter 2026 results and raised guidance for full year 2026.
“Our results and outlook reflect the continuing progress in our work to simplify how we operate, improve both affordability and the healthcare experience for patients and care providers and apply modern technology to create real improvement for people,” said Stephen Hemsley, CEO of UnitedHealth Group.
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) announced it has published the 2025 Pediatric Facts and Figures, a report that provides an overview of pediatric palliative care and hospice in the United States and presents the results of a national survey of providers.
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—WeOxy, a manufacturer of portable oxygen concentrators and respiratory care solutions, has announced that John Stelzner has been appointed to the position of vice president of sales.
CHICAGO—BrightStar Care, a provider of nurse-led homecare, skilled care and medical staffing services, announced the appointment of Josh Wall as CEO. Wall succeeds Andy Ray.
Wall joins BrightStar Care with more than two decades of experience.
FORT MYERS, Florida—Merits Health Products announced the appointment of Bret Tracy as vice president of sales and marketing, effective July 6, 2026.
Tracy brings more than 26 years of experience in the complex rehab technology (CRT) and home medical equipment (HME) industries. He previously served with Merits Health Products from 2017 to 2024 before joining ATLAS Technology and now returns to Merits in his new role.
MODESTO, California—Ashley Caldwell, a long-term care insurance and veteran affairs (VA) advocate at Amada Senior Care Modesto in Modesto, California, has been highlighted by Influential Women for her work in senior care.
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania—Pristine Home Care, a Philadelphia-founded homecare agency, marked its third consecutive Gold win for Best Home Care in the Philadelphia Inquirer's Philly Favorites competition with a small gathering in Bethlehem. It also received recognition from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California—Aleksandra Dubina, CEO of Westlake Village Hospice, Inc., has been acknowledged as an Inner Circle Five Year for her contributions to hospice and palliative care.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—Executive Home Care franchisees across the country recognized professional caregivers during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month through a nationwide partnership with Loved01 Cares. Throughout June, selected Executive Home Care franchisees presented Loved01 Cares "Live Like a Legend" caregiver gift sets to caregivers who "exemplify excellence" in dementia care, person-centered support and compassionate service to clients and their families.
