The new outpatient homecare practice provides physical, occupational & speech therapy

HOUSTON, Texas—U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc., a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics and provider of industrial injury prevention services, announced the acquisition of an outpatient homecare practice that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy through its 50%-owned subsidiary, MSO Metro, LLC (Metro). 

New franchise signings, expansions & industry awards lead the company's first quarter

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia—Premium Service Brands (PSB), a home services franchising company, is celebrating 27 new franchise signings, national awards for both its brands and leadership team and the continued rollout of its Nesto platform.

Strong Franchise Growth Across Brands

In Q1, PSB signed 27 new franchise agreements across five of its brands, fueling momentum for the whole system and its portfolio:

Schwartz is an executive with more than two decades of experience

SAN DIEGO, California—Resmed, a provider in health technology focused on sleep, breathing and care delivered in the home, announced the appointment of Salli Schwartz as chief investor relations officer, effective April 21, 2025. In this role, Schwartz will lead Resmed's global investor relations function and report to Mick Farrell, chairman of the board and CEO.

The company will now offer on-demand assistance in Texas

COLUMBIA, Maryland—Villi, an in-home services company operating in Texas, is expanding to Maryland to provide on-demand assistance uniquely enabling adults to have the freedom to live confidently in their own homes. Villi’s online platform makes it easy to find a companion for a plethora of services such as household chores, companionship, meal preparation, errands and more.

Daniel Silvers was named to the board of directors

DENVER—Modivcare Inc., a technology-enabled health care services company that provides a platform of integrated supportive care solutions focused on improving health outcomes, announced that Daniel Silvers has been appointed to its board of directors, effective April 24, 2025. The appointment of Silvers completes the board’s previously announced plan to add three new independent directors pursuant to its contractual obligations with its lenders.

The report highlights network growth, health plan engagement & AI-powered innovations

NEW YORK—Parachute Health, a digital order management platform for home medical equipment (HME), unveiled its latest State of DME ePrescribing report with data through Jan. 1, 2025, showcasing significant growth in digital ordering, deeper engagement from health plans and advancements in AI-powered automation. The report provides a guide on: