WASHINGTON—Officials from the aging services nonprofit LeadingAge joined Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), to shed light on the impact of the 2025 reconciliation bill's nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid for older adults and their families.

“We are an aging country,” said Sanders. “Seniors will need some kind of long-term care in their lifetimes. Families throughout the country seek our support."

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that sets Medicare hospice payment rates 2.6% higher in 2026. Hospices that don’t meet quality standards would be penalized four percentage points, leading to a 1.4% reduction over 2025’s payment rate.

AKRON, Ohio—ACU-Serve, a provider of health care revenue cycle and technology solutions, has announced its merger with Pinnacle, a provider in home infusion and ambulatory infusion center (AIC) services. This alignment expands ACU-Serve's service capacity, offering clients a comprehensive and scalable solution for infusion services.

GOLETA, California—Inogen, Inc., a medical technology company offering respiratory products for use in the homecare setting, announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. On the same day, the company will host a conference call at 2 p.m. PT/ 5 p.m. ET.

WILMINGTON, Massachusetts—DASCO Home Medical Equipment (DASCO HME) expanded its national footprint to Massachusetts with a 3,400-square-foot office in the city of Wilmington.

Founded in Ohio in 1987, DASCO offers a range of respiratory therapy and durable medical equipment, including oxygen, non-invasive ventilation and mobility support products. The family-owned firm operates more than 30 locations across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas and Florida.

Gary Sergott felt weary all the time. “I’d get tired, short of breath, a sort of malaise,” he said. He was cold even on warm days and looked pale with dark circles under his eyes.

CHICAGO—The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) hosted its inaugural event, the 2025 Alliance Financial Summit, July 27-29 in Chicago, Illinois. The Summit brought together financial leaders from across the care at home community, with expert-led sessions, peer collaboration and insights into market shifts and emerging technologies.

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia—Parkwood Home Care, a provider of personalized in-home senior care, announced it has been named a recipient of the Best Home Care Agency Award 2025 by Click 360 Awards. 

Founded by Lorna MacMillan, Parkwood Home Care offers hourly companion care, 24-hour live-in support and specialized dementia services.

BRADENTON, Florida—Hoveround Mobility Solutions (HMS), a manufacturer of personal mobility solutions, has announced a partnership with Merits Health Products USA to enhance manufacturing efficiency, optimize supply chain operations and expand product offerings. 

WESTMINSTER, Colorado—Care Matters Registry, a nurse-led home health referral agency, has launched a service in Colorado that connects individuals and families with thoroughly vetted, independent caregivers. The business said the personalized matching model aims to improve access to high-quality, compassionate care while also honoring the autonomy and well-being of caregivers.