Viemed acquired the Illinois-based company for $26M

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana—Viemed Healthcare, Inc., an in-home clinical care provider of post-acute respiratory health care equipment and services in the United States, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Illinois-based Lehan's Medical Equipment (Lehan) for a base purchase price of $26 million, subject to customary adjustments, plus estimated contingent payments of $2.2 million. 

The conferences are designed to provide continuing education unit sessions & hands-on workshops for disability industry professionals

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.  

Homecare services will now be provided in various counties including Los Angeles, Riverside & San Diego

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.

The operation was part of the Department of Justice's national health care fraud arrests

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.

How to properly organize & prepare for the holiday & what types of gatherings work best

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.