ARLINGTON, Virginia—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) adjustment updates for calendar year (CY) 2025 durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedules, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) released in a recent newsletter to members.

DENVER—InnovAge, a provider of census-based Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), announced it is celebrating 35 years of helping seniors age independently in their homes and communities.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida—Florida First Senior Home Care announced it has changed its company name to “CareGivers of America.” The name change intends to reflect the company’s relationship with the South Florida homecare company that has served more than 650 clients throughout the region.

CALABASAS, California—Nationwide Medical, a national provider of home medical equipment (HME) and clinical services, announced a partnership with Heritage Group, a health care-focused private equity firm.

WASHINGTON—A group of U.S. senators have written a letter expressing concern about “deep financial ties” the potential head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Centers (CMS), Mehmet Oz, has with Medicare Advantage. The letter was written by multiple democratic senators, including Sen.

MINNEAPOLIS—Ōmcare, a Minnesota-based digital health technology company, announced it will debut its new home health platform, Ōmcare Home Health Hub, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Expo. The company said the platform will feature a physical-digital approach to remote health care aiming to change care models for the aging population.

TORRANCE, California—Caring Transitions, a provider of senior relocation, downsizing and estate sale services, announced the expansion of its Caring Transitions South Bay/Palos Verdes (PV) franchise.

ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare), a nonprofit organization advocating for home medical equipment (HME) services and supplies policies, announced a new HME benefit for provider members, the company wrote in a recent newsletter to members. The benefit, AAHomecare payer transparency portal, is set to launch in January.  

NEW YORK—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced the launch of a new virtual helpline assistant that aims to assist families who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses.

DALLAS—Axxess, a global technology platform for health care at home, has partnered with Zingage, a caregiver engagement platform, to offer its clients with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered administrative and operational tools that can help reduce turnover, improve compliance and deliver better care.