FREDERICK, Maryland—Adam DME, a provider of durable medical equipment (DME), announced the release of its new line of nebulizers designed for faster, more efficient treatment. These nebulizers are now available across Maryland and nearby regions, offering respiratory care for individuals with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory conditions.

ATLANTA—Trella Health, a provider of post-acute analytics and insights, announced the release of its latest Medicare Advantage (MA) data aimed to help home health and skilled nursing organizations navigate the MA market.

With Medicare Advantage enrollment surpassing traditional Medicare—now accounting for 55.4% of all Medicare beneficiaries—the demand for timely, targeted and granular MA insights is reshaping provider growth strategies in an MA-first landscape.

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) released a proposed rule on home health and durable medical equipment (DME) that includes new provisions for the next implementation of the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP), the American Association for Homecare (AAHomeCare) shared in an email with its members. 

Editor's note: This story was updated July 1, 2025 with additional industry reactions. 

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule on Monday, June 30, that would permanently reduce home health payment rates by 4.059% in 2026 and add a temporary 5% clawback as well.

NEW YORK—Judge Frederic Block of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York signed a new amended preliminary injunction in Engesser et al v. McDonald, a class action lawsuit filed in late March by New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP.

NEW YORK—PHI, a provider of jobs for the caregivers in the direct care workforce, released findings from an independent evaluation of the Carina matching service registry in Washington State. The report presents the first evidence that matching service registries can effectively connect homecare workers with consumers, while enhancing job quality and supporting independent living.

DALLAS, Texas—Axxess, a global technology platform for health care at home, has partnered with Zing Performance, a provider of cognitive and neurological wellness programs, to provide seniors with clinically proven brain health solutions.

AUSTIN, Texas—EqualizeRCM, a company that helps health care providers maximize performance through revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, announced it has invested in MedNet LLC, a provider of RCM services for durable medical equipment (DME) and physician specialty practices.

WASHINGTON—Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen. Susan Collins submitted a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz expressing concern for the future of the Medicare home health benefit, including continued payment cuts leading to further agency closures in their communities.

NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut—Corcoran Consulting Group, a provider of financial, operational and growth resources for caregiving providers, announced Mark Appellof will take over the role of business development manager.