David Totaro has been chief government affairs officer, president & executive director of Hearts for Home Care for 16 years

MOORESTOWN, New Jersey—Hearts for Home Care and BAYADA Home Health Care announced the upcoming retirement of David Totaro, chief government affairs officer and president and executive director of Hearts for Home Care, effective at the end of 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is accepting comments from the public for its durable medical equipment investigation until Friday, Oct. 17

WASHINGTON—AAHomecare has issued a statement regarding the United States Department of Commerce investigation of potential national security impacts of importing some medical devices and consumables, including durable medical equipment (DME) and personal protective equipment.  

Eugeria has been given the title of exclusive distributor after a years-long partnership with Ageless Innovation

PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island—Ageless Innovation has chosen Eugeria as its exclusive distribution partner following a years-long partnership.

The move comes as part of Ageless Innovation’s global growth strategy, which continues to introduce its Joy for All Companion Pets into new markets. In Canada, Eugeria has worked to address the growing need for accessible care solutions for older adults and those living with dementia and cognitive impairment, as well as their caregivers.

Avenues Home Care has expanded into Rainsville, Alabama after acquiring the homecare company As Close As Family

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Avenues Home Care, a provider of personalized homecare in the Southeast, announced its expansion into Alabama through the acquisition of As Close As Family (ACAF). Based in Rainsville, Alabama, ACAF operates multiple locations across the state and has a proven commitment to providing compassionate homecare, reflected in affiliations with the Home Care Association of America and the Alabama Elder Care Planning Council.

Always Best announced new locations in Orlando, Florida as well as the Raleigh, North Carolina area

ORLANDO, Florida & RALEIGH, North Carolina—Always Best Care Senior Services has announced the opening of two new locations—one near Raleigh, North Carolina and the other in Orlando, Florida. 

Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Kristin Meyer and Blake Meyer, the new Florida office will provide in-home care and senior living referral services to the aging population in the greater Orlando area. 

A Tennr report said a backlog in patient referrals causes a major loss in revenue for independent providers in its Healthcare Provider Benchmark Report

NEW YORK—Tennr, a company whose platform uses artificial intelligence to automate the patient referral process, announced the release of its first Healthcare Provider Benchmark Report. Of the study's findings, it was discovered independent health care providers lose over 10% (or $2.2 million) every year due to claim denials that inevitably happen while managing their backlog of patient referrals.

The Nurse Professional Liability Claim Report was released by the Nurses Service Organization

FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania—The Nurses Service Organization (NSO) has released findings in its 2025 data set claim report that shows a growing rate of malpractice claims involving nursing professionals. "The Nurse Professional Liability Claim Report: 5th Edition" highlights the top professional exposures facing nurses, including professional liability claims and license protection matters, as well as case studies, analysis and insights.