LEHI, Utah—Enzo Health, the artificial intelligence-powered automation platform, announced the formation of its new advisory board. This group unites experts in home health operations, clinical excellence, health care regulation and digital health innovation.
LOS ANGELES—New research conducted by the University of California-Los Angeles on homecare cooperatives—agencies co-owned and managed by homecare workers—has identified key factors that appear to significantly improve the quality of care for patients.
TORONTO—CBI Home Health, one of Canada’s largest homecare and specialized community services providers, has renewed its agreement with AlayaCare, a cloud-based home and community care platform, for another three years. This renewal marks a new chapter in a long-standing partnership.
WASHINGTON—On the heels of revealing a huge federal fraud takedown operation, the current administration has made another move, indicating it is taking a hard line on health care fraud.
OMAHA, Nebraska—Caretech, a family-owned homecare provider with over 26 years of experience, announced the acquisition of Quality Home Health Care, a Wyoming-based homecare agency that has served its community since 2001.
DAVIE, Florida—Jewish Family Home Care, a not-for-profit agency, announced it has partnered with MedBetterHealth, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) GUIDE Model participant, to expand access to home-based dementia care for patients and caregivers across South Florida.
BOSTON—CareAcademy, a provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, announced the general availability of Shared Training History, the first capability launched as part of its broader CareSync by CareAcademy product vision.
CINCINNATI—Quipt Home Medical Corp. announced it has acquired a full-service durable medical equipment (DME) provider that is wholly owned by Ballad Health. Ballad Health is an integrated health system comprised of 20 hospitals, post-acute care and behavioral health services, and a large multi-specialty group physician practice. Ballad Health serves 29 counties of the Appalachian Highlands in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky.
In the days following passage of President Donald Trump’s spending cuts and tax breaks bill, homecare advocates and others in health care have spoken out against it, saying it could threaten patients and access to care.
The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) said in a released statement it is “deeply troubled” by the passing of the legislation.
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—According to a recent survey, Americans are signaling a shift in what it means to live a fulfilling life, with many preferring independence over longevity without self-sufficiency. While seniors, in particular, maintain an optimistic outlook on aging, they face significant challenges as they grow older, including financial strain, anxiety about future mental health and persistent negative cultural attitudes toward aging.
